NFTs

NFTs

Meet the ‘Meme Manager’ Bringing the Legacy Web Into NFTs

Lashes, thought to be the first "meme agent," is helping clients who were successful on Web 2.0 get into crypto.

People  ·  8 April 2021
Music Industry

Audius Brings NFT Galleries to EDM-Heavy Streaming Service

The decentralized library of underground tunes is letting artists pool their NFTs in a single online gallery in a bid to be a one-stop shop for their biggest fans.

Business  ·  8 April 2021
Markets

NFT Frenzy Shows Signs of Cooling but Don’t Call It a Market Crash

NFT prices are falling, but it doesn't point to a market crash as investors eye long-term value.

Markets  ·  7 April 2021
NFTs

Topps, Going Public at $1.3B Valuation, Charts NFT Future

The legacy trading card company's new investor, Jason Mudrick, said he’s betting on the buzzy market for NFTs.

Business  ·  6 April 2021
Law

Mark Cuban-Backed Nifty’s Hires Law Pro as IP Questions Dog NFT Market

As chief legal officer, Olta Andoni will be navigating uncharted waters, given the novel and complex issues posed by NFTs.

People  ·  6 April 2021
NFTs

SNL’s NFT Sketch Is Now an NFT Up for Bid Itself as Art Imitates Art Imitating Art…

Bidding on the OpenSea marketplace was at 8.5 wrapped ether (more than $17,600) at press time.

News  ·  3 April 2021
Research

Retail Gains Amid Institutional Influx in Q1: CoinDesk Quarterly Review

CoinDesk Research presents its Q1 2021 Quarterly Review, with 100+ slides highlighting the main trends and developments investors should know about.

Markets  ·  1 April 2021
NFTs

‘There’s a Sense of Vindication’: A NFT Pioneer Looks to the Future

Yat Siu, who invested in Dapper Labs and OpenSea, says NFTs remind him of the early days of the internet, before centralizing forces emerged.

Business  ·  1 April 2021
Music Industry

Music Mogul Akon Gets In on the NFT Action with AkoinNFT Platform

It has been a challenging time for creatives. NFTs have seen growth by creating opportunities for struggling artists and their fans.

News  ·  1 April 2021
Listings

NFT Investments Plans Listing on London Stock Exchange Growth Market

The company claims it will be the first investment company focused solely on the NFT market to launch on a stock market in a major jurisdiction.

News  ·  1 April 2021
NFTs

NFT Marketplace OpenSea to Add Ethereum Layer 2 Protocol for Gas-Free Trading

The NFT site says it will use Immutable X to kill the trading fees that have shocked newcomers.

News  ·  1 April 2021
Funding Rounds

Zora Gets In on NFT Funding Craze With $8M Raise, SEC Documents Show

It’s the latest NFT marketplace investors are betting on as the mainstream gateway to crypto.

Business  ·  31 March 2021
Bitcoin Transactions

Enterprise Blockchain Doesn’t Work Because It’s About the Real World

Recording bitcoin transactions on a blockchain is fundamentally "more accurate" than using a blockchain for, say, birth certificates.

Markets  ·  31 March 2021
Scams

Scams and Fraud Bubble Up as NFT Mania Takes Hold

Scams are a common occurrence in the crypto ecosystem. NFTs are no different.

Tech  ·  31 March 2021
Opinion

Forget GIFs, NFTs Are Essential Infrastructure

NFTs provide one of the best tools ever invented for making the most of scarce resources, says EY's blockchain leader.

People  ·  31 March 2021