NFTs
Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Launches NFT Platform at SALT 2021
The New York hedge-fund investing firm is the latest to tap into NFT technology.

E-CNY Problems to Be Solved, China Sees Warning Over NFT Hype
People’s Bank of China outlines e-CNY problems to be solved. China opinion piece voices warning over NFT hype. Solana competitors on the rise. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Anthony Scaramucci Maintains $100K BTC Prediction
Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and the SALT Conference, joins "First Mover" live from the conference to discuss crypto's role in the event and what he hopes to achieve. He also shares insights into launching a new Algorand fund and "Flatter," a platform for NFT art, collectibles, and experiences. Plus, his take on institutional activity in crypto, his bullish outlook for bitcoin, and El Salvador's Bitcoin Law.

Christie's Exec. on Booming NFT Market, NFTs Up 5900% YTD
British auction house Christie's continues to bet on crypto and NFTs, following a record $69 million Beeple NFT sale in March. Noah Davis, head of digital art and online sales at Christie's, discusses insights into the booming NFT market, which is up 5900% year-to-date, the significance of a historic institution like Christie’s embracing digital art, and if this new tide is bringing younger buyers to the auction house.

Degenerate Ape NFT Sells for More Than $1M on Solana
The sale is a record for the layer-1 rival to Ethereum.

Gas-Guzzling, Worthless On-Chain Pet Captivates Ethereum Community
After accidentally killing one on-chain critter, the Ethereum community is spending thousands to keep the latest WAGMIGOTCHI alive.

El volumen de operaciones de NFTs cae en picada, pero su moda está lejos de haberse terminado
El volumen diario de operaciones en el principal marketplace de tokens no fungibles se ha desplomado más de un 80% en el último mes.

Soccer Powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain Names Crypto.com as Cryptocurrency Partner
The exchange will pay a large part of its sponsorship fee with its CRO token.

Algorand Foundation Launches $300M DeFi Innovation Fund
The Algorand Foundation has launched a 150 million ALGO (US$300 million) fund to support innovation in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications such as exchanges, money markets and NFT platforms on the Algorand network. “The Hash” squad discusses the details and implications for the larger DeFi landscape.

Miami Art Festival Sells VIP Tickets as NFTs
SCOPE, one of Miami’s largest art fairs, claims to be the first festival to sell tickets as NFTs. Can form meet function?
