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South Korean Police Officers Banned From Buying Cryptocurrency
8.5.2021
A recent ban imposed by the South Korean National Police Agency will bar particular officers from purchasing additional cryptocurrencies. The announcement coincides with a report revealing a heightened domestic availability of digital coins, in comparison to the global marketplace. South Korea...
Nokia announces blockchain-powered data marketplace
6.5.2021
Nokia’s permissioned blockchain platform will reportedly allow trusted data exchange and monetization among client participants
E-Commerce Giant Mercadolibre Buys Bitcoins Worth $7.8 Million for Treasury
6.5.2021
Mercadolibre Inc., Latin America’s leading e-commerce company with almost 70 million users on its marketplace, has bought bitcoins worth almost $8 million for its treasury. With this move, the company has joined a growing list of corporations with the cryptocurrency on their balance sheets....
Star Wars Collectibles Go Digital as Collections Embrace NFTs
5.5.2021
More than 800 limited edition collectibles, some from shooting scenes, are set to go to auction on the Starcoll NFT marketplace, as a large collector leverages blockchain technology for one of the most storied movie franchises in history. Early Registration Timed for May The 4th (Be With You) In...
Dapper Labs-backed NFT avatar platform raises $65M in funding
4.5.2021
Avatar developers Genies are set to launch an NFT marketplace on Flow later this year after closing a Series B funding round with $65 million
A South African NFT Marketplace Officially Launches After Trial Phase Nets Over $10,000 for Rugby Star Bryan Habana
2.5.2021
A South African non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, Momint has officially launched following the end of the two-week trial phase which saw the artwork of former rugby player Bryan Habana fetch over $10,000. More than 800 people from 25 countries took part in the auction. The Momint marketplace...
Digital Asset Marketplace Apifiny Prime Granted FINRA Broker-Dealer License Approval
30.4.2021
On Thursday, Apifiny, a global digital asset trading and mining network, announced the company’s subsidiary Apifiny Prime has been granted a broker-dealer license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The firm now joins the ranks of brokerage and exchange businesses like...
Mass adoption looms as South America's second-largest company accepts crypto payments
29.4.2021
Mercado Libre’s move to accept cryptocurrency payments for real estate could usher in a new way of crypto mass adoption in South America
Polygon (MATIC) jumps ahead as the race for Layer-2 adoption picks up
26.4.2021
Increasing volume and TVL on QuickSwap, along with steady growth in the number of projects joining Polygon have analysts suggesting that MATIC price is undervalued
African Digital Media Company Set to Hold NFT Auction Featuring Artwork by Kenyan Filmmaker Rich Allela
25.4.2021
A Kenya-based digital media company, Picha Images, is reportedly set to hold one of the first non-fungible token (NFT) auctions in Africa. The auction event, which is set to be held between April 26 through May 3, 2021, will initially feature the works of Rich Allela, the award-winning photographer...
Bitgo Chosen to Manage Seized Cryptocurrencies for the US Marshals Service
23.4.2021
The U.S. Marshals Service has published a contract showing the crypto custodian Bitgo has been chosen to manage law enforcement’s seized bitcoin acquired through criminal forfeiture. The contracted deal is $4.5 million for the storage, maintenance, and disposal of cryptocurrencies according...
NFT Weekly Roundup: Polygon’s Sustainable Minting, Oscars NFTs, And, Yes, Poop Emoji NFTs
23.4.2021
As another busy week comes to an end, the NFT universe witnessed many new developments. From Polygon teaming up with leading brands to unique new collectibles up for grabs – here are the top NFT news bytes of the week. Polygon to Offer A Sustainable Way of Minting NFTs NFT creation platform...
TimeCoin (TMCN) Offers New DeFi and NFT Opportunities for Content Creators and Fans
23.4.2021
TimeCoinProtocol is a decentralized sharing economy platform for dApp developers to easily create and operate new services. It has a successful eSports dApp and the company will soon launch NFT marketplace and DeFi functionalities that offer amazing opportunities for content creators and fans....
Hollywood elite will receive NFTs in recognition of upcoming awards ceremony
22.4.2021
Among the digital artwork is a piece created as a tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman, with the proceeds from the auction benefitting the Colon Cancer Foundation
The Ternoa Blockchain (CAPS) Unveils SecretNFT, Its NFT Platform
21.4.2021
The Ternoa Blockchain has just unveiled the alpha version of its SecretNFT Marketplace, a platform entirely dedicated to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The platform, which uses Ternoa’s own CAPS token, comes with many features to promote its adoption among artists and lovers of NFTs. Ternoa...
NFTb launches NFT marketplace focused on environmental sustainability
19.4.2021
The new marketplace is said to provide a more affordable option for artists launching digital artwork and other rare collectibles. It also lets them donate a portion of their proceeds to charities
NFT Roundup: Tom Brady’s Autograph Initiative, Topps Digital Baseball Cards, Annoying Orange’s 4K NFT Clip
16.4.2021
The past week has been busier than usual for the NFT ecosystem. Rap stars Jeezy and Riff Raff entered the NFT realm, Hoard introduced its lending platform for NFT-collateralized crypto loans, The Topps Company is dropping its Series 1 Baseball collectibles, super-quarterback Tom Brady is launching...
Edward Snowden Plans to Auction an NFT, Proceeds Will Go to Freedom of the Press Foundation
15.4.2021
The whistleblower and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee and subcontractor Edward Snowden has revealed he is stepping into the world of non-fungible token (NFT) assets. Moreover, 100% of the NFT sale proceeds will be donated to the Freedom of the Press Foundation. American...
It was only a matter of time — Some NFTs now have human DNA sequences
15.4.2021
The future is starting to look "Gattaca"-esque as bidding for a crypto user's DNA sequence begins
Kenyan Athlete and Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge Gets $40K in ETH After Auctioning NFTs of ‘Key Moments’
14.4.2021
Kenyan athlete and world record holder, Eliud Kipchoge recently auctioned off his first set of NFTs for a total of 17.9837 ethereum tokens. The auction, which was conducted on the NFT marketplace Opensea, includes some of the key moments in Kipchoge’s career. According to a report, one...