NFTs
Lil Nas X, Grimes Featured in TikTok NFT Collection
TikTok has announced an NFT collection auctioning next week called “TikTok Top Moments,” featuring contributions from artists including Grimes, Lil Nas X, and Bella Poarch. “The Hash” group discusses the industry implications for the social media app’s first experiment into the world of crypto and blockchain-based digital collectibles.

Zero Hash Founder on Expanding to DeFi and NFTs After Raising $35M
Crypto trading infrastructure provider Zero Hash is eyeing expansion into DeFi and NFTs after raising a $35 million Series C funding round led by the venture arm of Steve Cohen’s Point72. Zero Hash founder and CEO Edward Woodford discusses why he’s bullish on DeFi and NFTs, explaining how his platform works.

Old Meets New as Czech Royal Family Drops High-Art NFTs
Czech Prince William Rudolf Lobkowicz became interested in NFTs during the pandemic and is launching a collection of works inspired by historic pieces.

Dolce & Gabbana’s First NFT Collection Sells for $5.7M
The fashion designers’ Collezione Genesi collection was hosted by luxury marketplace UNXD, which is built on the Polygon network.

Can Crypto Put a Price on Community?
With a new collection of NFT access keys, Crypto Packaged Goods promises mentorship and exclusive investment opportunities. Can you put a price tag on community?

Pawn Your CryptoPunk: A New NFT DeFi Lending Market Blooms
Startup NFTfi is bringing collateralized lending to the fast-growing market for non-fungible tokens, providing a gateway to DeFi for retail investors.

Twitter Exec Shares ‘Sneak Peek’ of NFT Profile Verification
Users’ avatars would get a check mark similar to the blue check mark given to verified Twitter users.

Pawn Your CryptoPunk: A New NFT DeFi Lending Market Blooms
A pawn shop for NFTs? Startup NFTfi is bringing collateralized lending to the fast-growing NFT market, providing a gateway to DeFi for retail investors. Users can mortgage their NFTs in exchange for other cryptocurrencies that can then be sold for cash. The service provides immediate liquidity to NFT holders who aren't yet ready to part with their CryptoPunks or Bored Apes. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest move signaling the growing demand for DeFi applications.

Grammy-Nominated Artist BT on Turning Album ‘Metaversal’ Into an NFT Treasure Hunt
BT, a Grammy-nominated trance artist and software designer, is launching "Metaversal," an NFT album and cryptographic treasure hunt. The programmatic album is being released as an 11-tiered auction on Origin Protocol's NFT Launchpad. BT breaks down how it all works, discussing the album, its user experience, unlockable NFTs, and the future of music.
