NFTs
Shaq to Release NFT Collection
Four-time NBA champion and serial entrepreneur Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal is releasing his own NFT collection titled "Shaquille O'Neal: The Eras of Dominance Collection," which will run on the Ethernity chain, an Ethereum layer 2, and will be available for purchase on Oct. 15. O'Neal purchased his first two NFTs last week. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest sports star dabbling into NFTs in an ongoing trend making waves in the crypto industry.

Who Really Wants Corporate NFTs?
The reaction to TikTok’s new crypto collectibles suggests NFTs still have a publicity problem.

CoinDCX Appoints Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachchan as Brand Ambassador
CoinDCX is confident the superstar’s mass appeal will bring more visibility for the crypto industry.

Lil Nas X, Grimes Featured in TikTok NFT Collection
The first “TikTok Top Moment” is set for auction next week.

Lil Nas X, Grimes Featured in TikTok NFT Collection
TikTok has announced an NFT collection auctioning next week called “TikTok Top Moments,” featuring contributions from artists including Grimes, Lil Nas X, and Bella Poarch. “The Hash” group discusses the industry implications for the social media app’s first experiment into the world of crypto and blockchain-based digital collectibles.

Zero Hash Founder on Expanding to DeFi and NFTs After Raising $35M
Crypto trading infrastructure provider Zero Hash is eyeing expansion into DeFi and NFTs after raising a $35 million Series C funding round led by the venture arm of Steve Cohen’s Point72. Zero Hash founder and CEO Edward Woodford discusses why he’s bullish on DeFi and NFTs, explaining how his platform works.

Old Meets New as Czech Royal Family Drops High-Art NFTs
Czech Prince William Rudolf Lobkowicz became interested in NFTs during the pandemic and is launching a collection of works inspired by historic pieces.

Dolce & Gabbana’s First NFT Collection Sells for $5.7M
The fashion designers’ Collezione Genesi collection was hosted by luxury marketplace UNXD, which is built on the Polygon network.

Can Crypto Put a Price on Community?
With a new collection of NFT access keys, Crypto Packaged Goods promises mentorship and exclusive investment opportunities. Can you put a price tag on community?

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.

