Non-Fungible Tokens

Hong Kong artists embrace NFTs. NFTs to become must-have merchandise for K-Pop fans, and an Indonesian resort offers NFT timeshares. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Aug 10, 2021

Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange FTX has struck yet another sponsorship deal. This time, with decentralized gaming startup Yield Guild Games (YGG) to sponsor Axie Infinity players from developing countries.

Aug 6, 2021

Has the NFT bubble burst? A new report reveals otherwise, which claims markets for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) climbed to record high trading volume and average prices in the past week. “The Hash” squad discusses the ever-sizzling NFT craze and where it’s headed.

Aug 2, 2021

Shopify, which powers the e-commerce sites of over 1.7 million businesses worldwide, announced Monday it is now allowing merchants on its platform to offer non-fungible tokens (NFT) directly to customers, with the NBA's Chicago Bulls being one of the first to sell. "The Hash" team unpacks the story as it potentially opens digital assets to much wider adoption.

Jul 27, 2021

“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Jeffrey (Jihoz) Zirlin, co-founder of game developer Sky Mavis, to discuss what the future holds for blockchain games and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Plus, the social experience of Sky Mavis’ flagship NFT pet game Axie Infinity and the potential risks of playing to earn.

Jul 23, 2021

Autograph, the non-fungible token (NFT) platform co-founded by Tom Brady launching this summer, has inked partnerships with entertainment company Lionsgate and sports betting firm DraftKings. It has also signed an exclusive, multi-year NFT deals with fellow iconic sports stars. "The Hash" group discusses the rising tide of NFT platforms, imagining the future of digital collectibles.

Jul 21, 2021

Polygon has launched Polygon Studios, focused on helping to advance blockchain gaming and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The co-founder and COO of the India-based Ethereum-scaling project, Sandeep Nailwal, discusses how the new unit could transform the gaming industry's existing business model. "NFTs [are] basically going to be the gateway to bring masses into [the] blockchain," Nailwal said. Plus, insights into the state of crypto regulations in India and the Polygon ecosystem.

Jul 21, 2021

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea is the latest crypto unicorn with a total valuation of $1.5 billion after a $100 million Series B round that closed Tuesday, led by Silicon Valley’s best-known VC, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

Jul 20, 2021

The eastern European country of Georgia is partnering with Norway-based blockchain trading platform WiV Technology to put some of its wine on the blockchain, enabling investors and enthusiasts to track provenance and buy and sell associated NFTs. “How do you transfer real-world things to the blockchain?” host Naomi Brockwell asked.

Jul 20, 2021

Mukaya (Tai) Panich, Chief Venture and Investment Officer of SCB 10x, the technology and innovation arm of Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank, discusses the state of crypto in Thailand on the heels of its SEC banning meme, fan, and exchange tokens, as well as NFTs. Plus, her take on bridging the gap between DeFi and TradFi.

Jul 20, 2021