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.


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Philippines Looks to Tax Hit Blockchain Game Axie Infinity: Report

The country is the video game's leading market.

Axies from the play-to-earn game Axie Infinity.

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Budweiser Buys Beer.eth Domain Name for 30 ETH, Rocket NFT for 8 ETH

Budweiser has changed its Twitter profile picture to that of a rocket designed by NFT platform Rocket Factory.

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Are NFTs Securities?

Some of them are trying to be.

Lazy Lions are goofy art NFTs. They also include governance rights that might attract attention from securities regulators.

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Professor Jailed for Crypto Scam, Cryptopunks Trading Volume Soars

A South Korean professor and presidential campaign advisor jailed over a crypto scam. The Philippines says Axie Infinity earnings are subject to tax, and Cryptopunks' NFT trading volume soars. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Christie's Exec’s NFT Platform TR Lab Plans Artwork Drop by Cai Guo-Qiang

TR Lab’s second NFT sale will take place in September.

TR Lab is based in Hong Kong.

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CryptoPunk NFTs Break Sales Record as Visa Sparks Buying Frenzy

Monday set a new single-day sales record for CryptoPunks, and August sales have already set a monthly record, with prices for the NFTs averaging nearly $200,000.

Visa's price for CryptoPunk #7610 was more than double what one buyer paid less than a month ago.

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Visa Takes First Step Into NFTs With CryptoPunk Purchase for Almost $150K

Visa has bought a female CryptoPunk for around $150,000, taking a step into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as it seeks to learn more about the burgeoning market. “The Hash” panel discusses the payments technology giant ramping up its experimentation around crypto assets. Could it pave the way for the rise of institutional NFTs?

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Why Did Visa Buy a $150K NFT? Why Does Anyone?

There are some very good reasons, it turns out, rooted in our deep, totally irrational animal brains.

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How Do Bear Market Cycles Impact NFTs?

Unique CEO Alexander Mitrovich and IAAI GloCha Executive Director Miroslav Polzer associated with the United Nations have teamed up to create non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to help engage the masses in the fight against climate change. They discuss the potential impact of bear and bull market cycles on the NFT market. Plus, their take on the outlook for a more eco-friendly NFT scene as part of a wider conversation about the crypto industry's environmental concerns.

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