NFTs

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets verified using blockchain technology, primarily on platforms like Ethereum. Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs are indivisible and cannot be exchanged on a one-to-one basis, ensuring each NFT is distinct and irreplaceable, much like a physical collectible. They have gained prominence in digital art, music, gaming, and other online communities for enabling proof of ownership and authenticity of digital creations. NFTs can represent anything from artwork and music to videos and tweets.


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Buying NFTs During Presales and Public Mints: Things You Should Know

Being the first person to own a newly created NFT isn't without its risks. No matter how lucrative you might think the opportunity is.

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Ads of the ‘Crypto-Bowl’

FTX, Crypto.com and Binance are among the major advertising players at this year’s Super Bowl.

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What Can You Actually Do in the Metaverse in 2022?

The future possibilities of the metaverse are presumably limitless, but is there anything you can do in the metaverse right now?

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Videos

Why Do NFTs Have Value?

On “NFT All-Stars,” CoinDesk’s Christine Lee explains why digital scarcity matters for determining the value of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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Videos

What Is an NFT?

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) became a multibillion-dollar industry in 2021, but what exactly do they mean? CoinDesk's Christine Lee breaks it down in the new animated series “NFT All-Stars.”

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Opinion

Of Course It’s OK to Out the BAYC Founders

In "doxing" two of the NFT project's creators, BuzzFeed News was simply doing its job.

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Meet the Man Behind Associated Press' Crypto Strategy

Dwayne Desaulniers is running the news agency's increasingly ambitious blockchain experiments – from NFTs to Chainlink nodes.

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Videos

US Treasury Department Warns of NFT Risk in Art-Related Money Laundering

In a study published Friday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury warned that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) may become a tool for money laundering in the high-value art market. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest crypto focus in Washington and the outlook for NFT-specific recommendations.

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Policy

US Treasury Department Warns of NFT Risk in Art-Related Money Laundering

High-value art is particularly vulnerable to money laundering. The rapid growth of the NFT market presents new issues, according to a new study.

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Finance

Nike and Hermès File Lawsuits for Trademark Infringement as Fashion Collides With NFTs

The sportswear brand says online sneaker reseller StockX is “blatantly freeriding” on its trademark.

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