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Donald Trump NFTs Surge; FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stake and Hedge Its Crypto Billions
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin and ether remain below levels that are likely to inflict "maximum pain" on buyers of August expiry option contracts. Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX wants to start selling, staking and hedging its crypto holdings. Plus, what is causing prices and volumes of Donald Trump’s NFT collections to surge?
NFT Platform Recur to Wind Down Due to 'Unforeseen Challenges' in Business Landscape
NFT startup Recur announced plans to shut down its Web3 platform due to "unforeseen challenges and shifts in the business landscape," according to a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). This comes after Recur had a $50 million Series A funding round back in 2021. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of NFT markets as the crypto winter drags on.
How Much Crypto Does Former President Donald Trump Own?
A recently released filing with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics reveals that former U.S. president Donald Trump holds up to $500,000 in an Ethereum wallet. "The Hash" panel discusses former President Trump's crypto holdings and NFT collection.
Grimes Has Made More Money From NFTs Than From Her Music: Wired
In an interview with Wired, musician Grimes confirmed that she has made more money off of non-fungible tokens than she has across her entire music career. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to Grimes’ NFT bet and the significance of NFTs for digital creators' compensation.
The Sandbox Co-Founder on Launching Elvis Presley NFT Avatars, Future of the Metaverse
Metaverse platform The Sandbox is introducing NFT avatars of Elvis Presley to celebrate the music icon's legacy in the digital world. The Sandbox co-founder and COO Sebastien Borget discusses the details of the launch and how users who buy an NFT will have governance and voting rights for the Elvis Legacy Council DAO. Plus, insights into Asia's role in the global metaverse ecosystem.
Web3 Developer Activity Jumps in Q2, Suggesting Long-Term Ecosystem Growth: Alchemy
A new report finds that Web3 developer activity is still on the rise in the second quarter, despite NFT and DeFi trading volume slipping from all-time highs. Alchemy Product Manager Will Hennessy discusses the key takeaways from the findings and the revelations on long-term development of the ecosystem.
Kraken to Place NFTs on Formula 1 Team’s Cars at the Grand Prix
Crypto exchange Kraken will place non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the back of British F1 team Williams Racing's cars competing in the U.S. Grand Prix this October. Kraken CMO Mayur Gupta shares insights into the ongoing partnership and the state of crypto marketing amid crypto winter.
Bored Ape Yacht Club Parent Hosts New 'Otherside' Metaverse Demo
Bored Ape Yacht Club's parent company, Yuga Labs, hosted a live in-person demo of its Otherside gamified metaverse world tailored to Bored Ape holders, soliciting live feedback from members of its original community. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments around the BAYC ecosystem amid crypto winter.
CyberKongz Moves to Sky Mavis' Ronin Blockchain for Genkai Collection
Sky Mavis, the Vietnam-based firm behind breakout play-to-earn title Axie Infinity, has announced a partnership with the CyberKongz non-fungible token (NFT) project to introduce the Genkai collection to the Ronin blockchain for the first time. Forkast Lab’s NFT strategist Yehudah Petscher speaks to Kathleen Osgood from Sky Mavis and CyberKongz's Henry the Grape about this partnership.
Azuki NFT Floor Price Has Fallen Over 60% in the Past 30 Days: Nansen
According to Nansen, the floor price of Chiru Labs' popular Azuki NFT collection has declined by 63% over the past 30 days. This comes after some critical reactions from the crypto community over Elementals, the company's new NFT collection. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
