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.


Finance

Tom Brady Retires to Focus on Family, NFT Startup

The legendary quarterback retires after a 22-year career in the NFL, with seven Super Bowl rings and a startup, Autograph, that just raised $170 million.

Quarterback Tom Brady, seen here during his time with the New England Patriots, retired from professional football on Tuesday. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Finance

Global VC Funding for Blockchain Firms Surged to Record $25B in 2021: CB Insights

Investments in blockchain startups accounted for 4% of global venture dollars, up from just 1% in 2020.

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Opinion

NFTs, Celebrities and Perverse Deal-Making

As crypto company MoonPay continues its marketing push, it's unclear whether celebrity enthusiasm for NFTs is real.

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Opinion

The Financialization of Fandom

Social tokens can give fans some upside in the discovery of new talent.

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Videos

TRLab CEO on Raising $4.2M to Diversify Its Artwork Collection

TRLab, a platform for collecting art in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), raised $4.2 million in a funding round to diversify its collection. Co-founder Xin Li-Cohen, also the non-executive deputy chairman at Christie's, shares insights into the raise, Christie's role as TRLab's marketing partner, and NFT trends to watch in 2022. Plus, how have NFTs been doing in a bear market?

Recent Videos

Finance

Arcade Launches NFT Lending Platform as Blue Chips Hold Strong

The move follows the platform’s $15 million Series A funding round in December.

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Layer 2

OpenSea’s Week From Hell

The dominant NFT marketplace remains stubbornly hands-off in its approach to controversy.

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