Non-Fungible Tokens

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea is the latest crypto unicorn with a total valuation of $1.5 billion after a $100 million Series B round that closed Tuesday, led by Silicon Valley’s best-known VC, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

20 лип. 2021 р.

The eastern European country of Georgia is partnering with Norway-based blockchain trading platform WiV Technology to put some of its wine on the blockchain, enabling investors and enthusiasts to track provenance and buy and sell associated NFTs. “How do you transfer real-world things to the blockchain?” host Naomi Brockwell asked.

20 лип. 2021 р.

Mukaya (Tai) Panich, Chief Venture and Investment Officer of SCB 10x, the technology and innovation arm of Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank, discusses the state of crypto in Thailand on the heels of its SEC banning meme, fan, and exchange tokens, as well as NFTs. Plus, her take on bridging the gap between DeFi and TradFi.

20 лип. 2021 р.

China clampdown hits crypto media aggregator. Bitcoin interest declines. Rolling Stone magazine gets into NFTs. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

16 лип. 2021 р.

According to an unconfirmed Business Insider report Wednesday, Paris-based digital soccer collectibles platform Sorare is expected to announce that it will receive $532 million in funding. This would allegedly represent the most significant capital raise in the history of France’s technology sector.

15 лип. 2021 р.

Indian High Court seeks advice on crypto advertising disclaimers. Hong Kong customs make the first crypto-related money laundering bust. K-drama “Vincenzo” joins the NFT bandwagon. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

15 лип. 2021 р.

A series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) marking the release of “Space Jam: A New Legacy” is to be launched on the new social platform Niftys.com in partnership with Warner Bros. Nifty’s Chief Legal Officer Olta Andoni discusses the launch as part of Nifty’s mission to be the first-ever NFT-focused social media platform.

14 лип. 2021 р.

India’s ICICI bank blocks international crypto transfers. Korea says banks must report crypto-related money laundering. Fears over plagiarism hit the NFT world. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

14 лип. 2021 р.

The head of Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) says crypto laws apply to Binance. Samsung Next invests in Nifty’s, and in a new series, Forkast News will examine how NFTs could revolutionize the music business. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

13 лип. 2021 р.

Asheesh Birla, the general manager of RippleNet at Ripple, discusses the impact of Ripple’s ongoing case with the SEC on its business. “We welcome thoughtful, proper regulation, and I think that’s been missing,” Birla said, on the need for more regulatory clarity.

12 лип. 2021 р.