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.


Markets

Virtual Property Sells for $1.5M in Ether, Smashing NFT Record

The eye-popping 888 ETH virtual land sale is said to mark the largest NFT transaction of all time.

Axie Infinity land

Markets

Rare Hashmasks Digital Artwork Sells for $650K in Ether

"The piece itself is chaotic, yet ordered. It invokes a concept of biblical dualism with the demon and halo," said the buyer.

Digital Hashmask collectible artwork that sold for 420 ETH.

Finance

NFT Marketplace Rarible Closes $1.75M Seed Raise From 1kx, Coinbase Ventures

The startup will use the funds to build a DAO governance structure.

"Portal," detail, by Max Osiris

Finance

Rare Sneaker App Switches From Ethereum to Hedera to Skip Blockchain Fees

At $80 for minting an NFT on Ethereum versus $1 on Hedera, it was a matter of cost, said SUKU.

Rare Jordans

Markets

Blockchain Bites: Scaramucci on GameStop and Bitcoin; Why Flamingo DAO Dropped $762K on an NFT

Anthony Scaramucci sees recent GameStop price action as proving Bitcoin's larger thesis of decentralizing and democratizing finance.

Punk 2890 sold for 605 ETH ($761,888.57 USD).

Tech

Early CryptoPunk Digital Collectible Sells for $762K in Ether

Flamingo, a DAO for NFT investments, bought the ultra-rare “Alien” in a Saturday auction.

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Policy

Enjin Coin Becomes First Gaming Cryptocurrency Whitelisted for Use in Japan

ENJ has been given the official nod by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a self-regulatory body.

Tokyo street scene (Jezael Melgoza/Unsplash)

Markets

K-Pop Stars to Mint Digital Collectibles on Polkadot

RBW's Japanese subsidiary will be selling its singers' digital products on the blockchain.

K-Pop fans during the 2019 KCon New York on July 06, 2019 in New York City.

Tech

Blockchain Platform Telos Launches Crypto Tokens That Act Like Treasurys

The "T-Bond" non-fungible tokens will allow cryptocurrency projects to sell tokens that are locked until maturity conditions are met.

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Markets

NFT Art Sales Reached All-Time High of $8.2M in December

With sales of physical art down because of the coronavirus pandemic, NFT-based artworks have taken off in 2020.

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