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

Neopets Looks to NFTs to Revive Its Early-Aughts Glory

The virtual pet universe has tapped Solana’s Raydium exchange for an NFT drop high on nostalgia.

The Neopets stall at the Hollywood Radio & Television Society's 10th annual kids day, Aug. 18, 2004. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Videos

Recur Raises $50M, Largest Series A Round in NFT Space

Recur, a platform that lets users buy, collect, and resell NFTs, has raised $50 million to a total valuation of $333 million after a Series A funding round led by Digital, a metaverse investment platform backed by billionaire Steve Cohen’s family office. Co-founders and co-CEOs Zach Bruch and Trevor George discuss how they secured the funds and what they will use them for, including launching a new NFT college sports platform, NFTU. Plus, insights into NFT investment risks amid the booming NFT market.

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Videos

European Football NFT Platform Sorare Raises $680M Series B

European fantasy soccer and digital collectible platform Sorare announced a $680 million Series B raise Tuesday, the largest ever in the non-fungible token (NFT) space, valuing the company at $4.3 billion. “The Hash” crew discusses the evolving NFT market as it continues to collide with global sports and the lucrative European soccer space.

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Tech

No, Airdropped NFTs Cannot Empty Your Crypto Wallet

As NFT collectors learn about smart contracts for the first time, rumors and misinformation run amok.

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Finance

Get Ready for Investor Fan Tokens: Polychain Backs Prysm’s Approach to ‘Social Investing’

The platform aims to let new traders follow “the best investors in DeFi.”

Prysm founders Thomas Scaria (left) and Shelby Thomas (Prysm)

Videos

Solana-Based Metaverse Gaming Platform Star Atlas Closes $2M in Public Token Sale

Blockchain-based metaverse gaming platform Star Atlas has closed $2 million in a public token sale, adding to the $41 million in sales it has already raised in NFTs. These NFTs and native Atlas tokens will be issued in Star Atlas’ play-to-earn gaming platform.

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Finance

European Football NFT Platform Sorare Raises $680M Series B

The raise values the company at $4.3 billion.

Real Madrid CF v Juventus (Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Finance

Metal Fans Snap Up Gwar’s ‘Scumdog’ and ‘Slave’ NFTs Amid Market Frenzy

The group’s cheapest set of NFTs sells for $20 a pop, but transferring one to a MetaMask wallet costs $125 due to the high cost of Ethereum “gas” fees.

Gwar's "Slave" NFT, issued on the Ethereum blockchain and sold on the Fanaply market.

Policy

OpenSea Scandal Shows Need for More NFT Regulation

Crypto purists may bristle at the idea, but greater oversight could foster a safer trading environment.

A selection of Bored Apes, one of the best-selling NFT avatar series.

Finance

Bankman-Fried Says Stricter Regulation of Crypto Exchanges Would Be Positive

FTX’s CEO said a ban on stablecoins would be “sad.”

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