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.


Web3

Japan to Invest in Metaverse and NFT Expansion

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida continued calls for Web3 technology integration.

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Videos

Bitcoin Gains Momentum on Fed Pivot Narrative

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to build bullish momentum on the expectation that the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks would slow tightening. Arca Portfolio Manager David Nage discusses his crypto markets analysis, investor sentiment, and consumer trends. “A lot of people are on pause, they’re in neutral,” Nage said.

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Policy

NFT Firm Seeks US Election Commission’s Approval to Market Campaign Souvenirs

Data Vault Holdings is seeking to market digital tokens to political committees.

Political campaigns' traditional buttons may face a new competitor in non-fungible tokens. (Getty Images)

Opinion

Can Starbucks Bring Web3 Into the Mainstream?

What corporate Web3 initiatives can learn from the announcement of Starbucks Odyssey.

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Finance

Blockchain Game Developer Horizon Raises $40M in Series A Funding Round

The round was led by Brevan Howard Digital and Morgan Creek Digital, and included investments from traditional gaming companies Ubisoft and Take-Two Interactive.

The Skyweaver video game (Horizon Games)

Finance

Rare David Bowie NFT Collaboration With FEWOCiOUS Sells for $127,000

The high-value sale on OpenSea continues a trend of celebrity estates minting postmortem memorabilia on the blockchain.

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Finance

Azurbala NFT Mint Postponed After Art Goes Viral for Wrong Reasons

“We failed at doing the very thing that we do best, which is involve the community in the creative process,” says an Azurbala co-founder.

Azurians: Top left @LadyVoTheRich; top right @FalonTheKingpin; bottom left @JetTheRogue; bottom right @Lorathepoet

Opinion

I Made an NFT Collection to Represent My Student Loan Debt

“College Admission” is a performance art NFT collection that takes a critical lens to the student loan debt crisis and the shame it causes borrowers.

“Loyola Marymount University – 2010 to 2020” (Alex Hluch)


Cost: $110,603.32

Finance

Beleaguered NFT Traders Can Now Relive Mania With Fantasy League Game

As NFT winter deepens, Flip says its new fantasy league will still provide traders the “sweet adrenaline” of flipping JPEGs.

NFT Gallery at Consensus 2022