CryptoPunks
Sotheby’s Withdraws Sale of 104 Cryptopunks
“The Hash” discusses a botched auction at Sotheby’s. A collection of 104 CryptoPunks expected to reach $30 million was withdrawn, due to a last-minute decision from the seller. The Sotheby’s lot “Punk It!” was sold to pseudonymous collector “0x650d” in July 2021, who tweeted “nvm, decided to hodl” earlier this week.
Sotheby’s Withdraws Lot of 104 CryptoPunks Minutes Before Expected Auction
The sale was expected to draw up to $30 million before it was abruptly canceled by the seller.
Pawn Your CryptoPunk: A New NFT DeFi Lending Market Blooms
Startup NFTfi is bringing collateralized lending to the fast-growing market for non-fungible tokens, providing a gateway to DeFi for retail investors.
Christie’s to List Rare CryptoPunk, Bored Ape in NFT Auction
Demand for NFT-style avatars is driving collector interest, Christie’s says.
Hollywood Powerhouse United Talent Agency Signs CryptoPunks
United Talent Agency (UTA) will represent CryptoPunks, some of the most recognizable faces of the non-fungible token (NFT) industry, for representation across film, TV, video games, publishing and licensing. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move bringing NFT and crypto awareness to more traditional forms of media, examining the implications for IP rights. Could CryptoPunks be coming to the big screen?
Professor Jailed for Crypto Scam, Cryptopunks Trading Volume Soars
A South Korean professor and presidential campaign advisor jailed over a crypto scam. The Philippines says Axie Infinity earnings are subject to tax, and Cryptopunks' NFT trading volume soars. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
CryptoPunk NFTs Break Sales Record as Visa Sparks Buying Frenzy
Monday set a new single-day sales record for CryptoPunks, and August sales have already set a monthly record, with prices for the NFTs averaging nearly $200,000.
Why Did Visa Buy a $150K NFT? Why Does Anyone?
There are some very good reasons, it turns out, rooted in our deep, totally irrational animal brains.
Visa Takes First Step Into NFTs With CryptoPunk Purchase for Almost $150K
Visa bought CryptoPunk 7610, one of 3,840 "female" punks.
