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Enjin, the leading ecosystem for NFTs, has raised $100 million for a metaverse fund to create a decentralized, interoperable cross-chain NFT network called Efinity on Polkadot. Enjin CTO Witek Radomski shares insights into the Efinity Metaverse Fund and its integration into the wider metaverse ecosystem.

Dec 1, 2021

The owners of Italian-built Vianne, a 170-foot yacht, said prospective buyers would be able to buy the vessel with a 10% fiat deposit and the rest in crypto in bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin. It will also accept SOL, FTM, BNB, or "top tier" NFTs from the CryptoPunk or Bored Ape Yacht Club collections. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest signal of a broader embrace of crypto by the luxury goods industry.

Nov 30, 2021

Singapore’s Coinstore enters India despite ongoing regulatory wrangling. Crypto markets hit by Omicron variant. Japanese sci-fi novel Pure released as NFT. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Nov 30, 2021

Hundreds of developers from around the world are building on Stacks, a network of decentralized apps (dapps) and smart contracts atop Bitcoin. But is it a good idea to expand the use of the Bitcoin network, such as minting NFTs?

Nov 29, 2021

How can NFT communities join together to make an impact? Steve Aoki, legendary producer and DJ with over 2.8 billion streams, and Todd McFarlane, co-creator of the “Venom” character from “The Amazing Spiderman,” discuss their views on the importance of NFT communities and digital collectibles in the world of music, traditional art, and beyond.

Nov 29, 2021

Greg King, Founder & CEO of crypto investment firm Osprey Funds, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin has tumbled below the $56,000 support level. Is there a potential threat we could be triggering liquidations in the short-term? Plus, insights into his firm launching NFT-focused investment vehicles by early next year.

Nov 24, 2021

Inner Mongolia e-CNY scam busted. Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post to release news archives as NFTs. DeFi emerges as an enabler for pricing assets. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Nov 23, 2021

According to last week's research note from Morgan Stanley, metaverse gaming and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) could represent a revenue opportunity of $56 billion for the luxury market by 2030. The bank expects the total NFT market to grow to $300 billion by that year. Meanwhile, Mogran Stanley says Facebook stock is the best way to get exposure in Metaverse, adding that it's “all upside and would be another layer-cake of multi-year monetization.” The Hash" squad discusses the outlook for the luxury sector as it increasingly collides with the world of crypto. 

Nov 22, 2021

Bithumb approval sees Korea’s big four exchanges all fully licensed. Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee stands firm on NFT game ban. Laos issues new regulations for crypto miners and exchanges. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Nov 22, 2021

Macy's is releasing a series of parade-themed NFTs this Thanksgiving Day, with plans to donate the proceeds to charity. 9,500 NFTs will be sold through Sweet's NFT marketplace, built atop Polygon, featuring some of the parade's iconic, giant balloons dating to the 1920s. "The Hash" panel discusses the significance of the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marching its way to the blockchain.

Nov 19, 2021