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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OpenSea Adds Support for BNB Chain NFTs

BNB Chain, one of the largest blockchains by daily active users, will allow sales of its non-fungible tokens on OpenSea by the end of the year.

OpenSea logo on phone (Unsplash)

Finance

TIME President Keith Grossman Joins Crypto Payments Startup MoonPay

Grossman announced via Twitter that he is to become MoonPay's president of enterprise following a three and half year tenure as TIME's president

TIME Magazine President Keith Grossman (CoinDesk)

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ApeCoin DAO Launches Community-Driven NFT Marketplace

The platform offers features built especially for the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Otherside communities, its CEO said.

(The British Library, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Saudi Arabia’s NFT Collection Soars After Unexpected Soccer Win Against Argentina

Argentina's fan token, on the other hand, slid 21% following the team's loss on Monday.

Saudia Arabia squad poses for team photo during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (Heuler Andrey/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

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Crypto Custodian Aegis Trust Offers $25M Insurance Policy for NFTs

The policy, provided by insurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London, will protect institutional investors’ NFTs.

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Mattel Launches NFT Marketplace With Hot Wheels Collection

The premiere drop features brands including McLaren and Aston Martin. The company hinted at future releases inspired by other iconic toy brands.

NFT de Hot Wheels. (Mattel)

Videos

What FTX Fallout Means for VC Funding in Crypto

In Q3 of this year, venture capitalist funding for crypto startups hit a new low in 2022, at roughly $5.5 billion in fundraising, according to Galaxy Digital. Dragonfly Capital Partner Tom Schmidt discusses the impact of crypto exchange FTX's collapse on the industry and outlook for investments in DeFi and NFTs amid crypto winter.

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Web3

Binance Puts Ronaldo NFTs in Spotlight With First-Ever Global Ad Campaign

The famous footballer's inaugural NFT collection launched on Friday, with Binance calling out "bad players."

Cristiano Ronaldo. (Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Policy

Sorare, Under Pressure From France’s Gambling Regulator, Will Expand Free Access

Regulators and lawmakers are concerned about money laundering, child protection and gambling addicts

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