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Aptos Labs CEO Says NFTs Will Push Boundaries of Previous Generation Blockchains
Mo Shaikh, co-founder of the layer 1 blockchain, predicts NFTs will be used as a means of payment and will also go mainstream via big brand partnerships.

Aptos Labs CEO: NFTs Pushing Boundaries of Previous Generation Blockchains
Aptos Labs Co-Founder & CEO Mohammad Shaikh discusses the outlook for NFTs as the Aptos token's price has reached an all-time high and the Aptos platform sees booming NFT trading volume. "The way we think about NFTs is pushing... the boundaries of what we've seen in previous generation blockchains."

Aptos Token Price Doubles in Two Weeks Amid Strong NFT Interest
Layer 1 blockchain Aptos' native token has surged over 400% since the start of the year amid increased interest in NFT trading. Aptos Labs Co-Founder & CEO Mohammad Shaikh discusses the potential catalysts for the rally, the outlook for NFTs, and layer 1 competition. Plus, insights into his time at Meta while building the Diem blockchain.

Binance-Led $1B Recovery Fund: Jump Crypto, Aptos Labs to Pitch In
According to a press release, Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto are among the prominent crypto companies that committed to contributing $50 million to a $1 billion Industry Recovery Initiative (IRI) led by crypto exchange Binance. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as BlockFi becomes the latest company to file for bankruptcy.

Aptos CEO Defends 'Fair' Tokenomics That Prompted Community Backlash
Aptos CEO Mo Shaikh told CoinDesk the token distribution is much fairer than at other projects.

DeFi Lender Arco Protocol, Launched on Aptos Blockchain, Goes Dark After Botched Fundraise
Network congestions and issues with claiming tokens led to widespread dismay from the Arco community.

Aptos Is Not a Security: Anchorage General Counsel
Aptos token on the blockchain built by ex-Facebook staff as a continuation of Libra surged 36% over the weekend. Georgia Quinn of Anchorage Digital, the institutional custodian for Aptos Labs, discusses whether the token is a security.

Layer 1 Blockchain Token Aptos Climbs After Sluggish Debut
Cryptocurrency custody firm Anchorage Digital is set to become a preferred institutional custodian for Aptos Labs at their mainnet launch. Anchorage Digital General Counsel Georgia Quinn discusses what this means for the growing institutional adoption of crypto and whether Aptos is a security.

FTX-, A16z-Backed Aptos Blockchain Is Off to a Sluggish Start
Transaction speeds and tokenomics disappoint on the first day of transactions for the ‘Solana killer’ chain run by ex-Meta employees. Can this protocol gain the trust of investors?

Aptos Labs Raises $150M in Funding Round Led by FTX Ventures
Aptos Labs, a layer 1 blockchain from Meta Platforms’ former employees, has raised $150 million in a Series A funding round led by FTX Ventures and Jump Crypto. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the fate of Diem and whether the Facebook-funded project could come back to life.
