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Japanese Government Presents Local Authorities with NFTs in National First
6.9.2022
Japan’s cabinet has handed out non-fungible token (NFT) awards – in a new first for the nation’s government.
The tokens were distributed to the local government authority winners of a nationwide digitization competition and represent “digital certificates” of achievement, CoinPost...
Terror groups may turn to NFTs to raise funds and spread messages — WSJ
5.9.2022
National security experts have raised the alarm bells over the "IS-NEWS #01" NFT, which is being seen as the first case of an NFT created and shared by a “terrorist sympathizer."
Nifty News: Bill Murray’s wallet hacked, FIFA’s tokenized highlights, Muse tops charts, and more…
5.9.2022
The Bill Murray 1,000 NFT drop generated 119.2 ETH worth of sales as part of a charity fundraiser, but hackers managed to steal a hefty 110 ETH from that total
LG Picks Lesser-Known Hedera Blockchain for Television NFTs
5.9.2022
The consumer electronics company, which has served on The Hedera Governing Council since 2020, is bringing NFTs to television screens through a platform built on the Hedera network
This Week’s NFT Sales Jump 26% Higher Than the Week Prior, Bored Ape #6,588 Sells for $1.17M
4.9.2022
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales jumped 26.76% higher this week, as NFT sales statistics show that $180.43 million in NFT trades were recorded this week compared to last week’s $142.33 million. While Ethereum-based NFTs captured the lion’s share of volume this week with $79.2 million...
FIFA to Launch NFT Platform for Soccer Fans
4.9.2022
The international soccer governing body, FIFA, has announced the upcoming launch of an NFT platform for fans of the sport across the globe. FIFA+ Collect will offer digital collectibles perpetuating the greatest game moments of FIFA’s world cups, the organization promised. FIFA Develops...
Comedian Bill Murray’s Wallet Hacked for $186K Worth of Ethereum After NFT Charity Auction
3.9.2022
American actor and comedian Bill Murray saw 119.2 ethereum drained from his wallet on September 1, 2022, after Murray held a non-fungible token (NFT) charity auction. Statistics show that most of the tokens and NFTs in Murray’s wallet have been moved, and roughly $556 in token value remains....
Hackers Offer to Sell Belarus President Lukashenko’s Passport as NFT
3.9.2022
Anti-government hackers have attempted to sell what they say is an NFT of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko’s passport. The members of the ‘Belarusian Cyber Partisans’ collective claim to have obtained the passport data of all of the country’s citizens. Cyber...
Creators of the Otherside Metaverse Drop New Teaser Video Featuring Creatures Called Kodas
3.9.2022
Yuga Labs, the creators of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC), and Bored Ape Kennel Club (BAKC) non-fungible token (NFT) collections, has released another video clip showcasing the Otherside metaverse. The second Otherside trailer features characters called...
La FIFA comercializará NFTs de jugadas históricas antes de la Copa Mundial 2022
2.9.2022
Los clips de los hitos de la Copa Mundial de fútbol estarán conectados a la blockchain de Algorand y se lanzarán antes de la Copa Mundial de Catar 2022
Powers On… Insider trading with crypto is targeted — Finally!
2.9.2022
Powers On... is a monthly opinion column from Marc Powers, who spent much of his 40-year legal career working with complex securities-related cases in the United States after a stint with the SEC. He is now an adjunct professor at Florida International University College of Law, where he teaches...
FIFA Embraces NFTs Tied to Classic Games Highlights for World Cup 2022
2.9.2022
The NFT clips of classic soccer action are connected to the Algorand blockchain and will debut ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup
Crazy outcomes when current laws applied to NFTs and the metaverse
2.9.2022
MiCA coming in hot in October, NFTs not in focus: EU regulators
2.9.2022
In an online panel from the German Bundesblock, local regulators discussed details of upcoming MiCA regulation, along with a brief update on NFTs and stablecoins
LG to Launch Crypto Wallet Wallypto Later This Year
2.9.2022
LG, the South Korean electronics giant, is currently developing a cryptocurrency wallet app that will be launched later this year. The wallet, called Wallypto, will be part of a new business phase for the company, which recently abandoned its mobile hardware business and pivoted to software...
The Swappery Cross-Chain DEX Launches Utilizing Casper Blockchain
2.9.2022
PRESS RELEASE. With the unprecedented global rise of decentralization and emerging technologies like NFTs, blockchain and the metaverse, it makes sense that many companies would want to ensure that they are ready for the seemingly inevitable transition to Web3. As such, ‘The Swappery’...
US Inches Towards Bitcoin & Ethereum Accounting Clarity, Leaving NFTs and Stablecoins for Later
1.9.2022
In a bid to develop transparent accounting rules for digital assets, the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has revealed what assets the industry body will include in its crypto rule-making project, leaving NFTs and certain stablecoins outside its scope....
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OpenSea says marketplace won't support forked NFTs post Merge
1.9.2022
The NFT marketplace said that while they do not speculate on forks, the team will only support NFTs on the proof-of-stake chain
Hackers try to sell NFT of Belarusian leader's supposed stolen passport
1.9.2022
Belarusian hackers claim to have gained access to the passport info of every Belarusian citizen, including president Alexander Lukashenko, allowing them to mint an NFT with his passport details
Hermès reveals plans for Metaverse fashion shows, crypto, and NFTs
1.9.2022
The trademark application comes months after filing a lawsuit against NFT project MetaBirkins for allegedly using its Birkin brand to sell digital collectibles