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Here Are the Most Expensive NFTs Bought by Celebs – and What They're Worth Today

Celebrities have been putting millions into NFTs since the initial boom in early 2021. But with the decline in prices in both Ethereum and the overall NFT market, we looked into what their purchases are worth now.

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Ukraine Sells Donated CryptoPunk NFT for $100K to Support War Effort

Ukraine has sold CryptoPunk #5364, the highly valued NFT it received as a donation in March during its fundraising campaign against Russia’s attacks. Alex Bornyakov, the country’s deputy minister of digital transformation, announced the sale in a tweet. The NFT was sold to an anonymous buyer for 90 ETH, worth roughly $100,000.

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China Cryptopunk Sale, Use Cases Key to DeFi

Kakao and Naver’s move into Singapore stalls. Cryptopunk NFT sells for over US$820,000 in Shanghai. Real-world applications key to crypto world in 2022. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Here’s Why a CryptoPunk Sold for $530M

A CryptoPunk NFT was purchased for a staggering half-billion dollars, a figure that would have made the sale not only one of the largest ever in NFT-land but also in all of art history. Yet, on-chain analysts say this could have just been an elaborate publicity stunt. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest smart contract magic.

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Art in the Age of Digital Scarcity: Why NFTs Enchant Us

For the first time, digital art has a sense of history - and the ineffable allure of authenticity.

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Visa Takes First Step Into NFTs With CryptoPunk Purchase for Almost $150K

Visa has bought a female CryptoPunk for around $150,000, taking a step into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as it seeks to learn more about the burgeoning market. “The Hash” panel discusses the payments technology giant ramping up its experimentation around crypto assets. Could it pave the way for the rise of institutional NFTs?

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‘CryptoPunk’ NFT Sells for $11.8M at Sotheby’s

A rare “CryptoPunk” non-fungible token (NFT) sold for $11.8 million on Thursday at Sotheby’s. “The Hash” team discusses the sale as part of a larger conversation about the demand and future of NFTs.

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