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.


Tech

Designer Eric Hu on Generative Butterflies and the Politics of NFTs

Hu’s new NFT collection, Monarchs, pulled in around $2.5 million in a pre-sale Wednesday afternoon.

Credit: Eric Hu Studio

Policy

South Korea’s 20% Tax on Crypto Gains Will Take Effect in 2022: Report

NFTs appear to be exempt from the crypto taxes for now because South Korea does not classify them as “virtual assets.”

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Finance

Tezos to Present NFT Exhibition at Influential Art Basel Miami Beach Show

The blockchain platform will feature NFT artworks, some interactive, and include speakers and panel discussions during the three-day event.

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Finance

ESPN, DraftKings Execs Join Soccer NFT Platform Sorare Following $680M Raise

The startup has been rapidly expanding since announcing its Series B in September.

Sorare recently added the Bundesliga as one of its leagues. (Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Finance

Dapper Labs Taps Chainalysis to Fight NFT Money Laundering

The creator of NBA Top Shot and CryptoKitties is working on a way to detect and prevent NFT money laundering and market manipulation.

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Finance

Art Blocks Raises $6M From True Ventures, Galaxy on Strength of Generative NFTs

In an interview on CoinDesk’s “Opinionated” podcast, founder Erick Calderon explained how a crypto side hustle grew into a leading digital art project.

Art Blocks founder Erick Calderon (Art Blocks)

Videos

Impact Theory CEO on Launching ‘Founder’s Key’ NFT Collection

Tom Bilyeu, co-founder and CEO of Impact Theory, a mission-based content studio, discusses launching its first-ever NFT collection dubbed “Founders Key,” explaining why he decided to dabble into the booming NFT market. “It unlocks the future of everything that we’re doing as a company,” Bilyeu said.

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Finance

Billion-Dollar Toy Brand L.O.L Surprise! to Build Its Own NFT Marketplace

Ioconic is helping the brand build out its own marketplace where users can mint, buy and sell NFTs.

L.O.L. Surprise! dolls (Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg via Getty Images)