Non-Fungible Tokens
Fox TV Puts $100M Behind Its NFT-Driven Blockchain Experiment
Fox Entertainment reveals it’s putting $100 million behind “Krapopolis,” the “first-ever animated series curated entirely on the Blockchain” in collaboration with Dan Harmon, the creator of “Rick and Morty.” “The Hash” hosts discuss what’s in store for the future of Fox’s NFT business and the world of crypto in mainstream media.
2 Chainz and GucciGhost Discuss NFT Collaboration, Digital Art Future and Crypto
Rapper and crypto investor 2 Chainz and the artist GucciGhost join CoinDesk’s Zack Seward in a special interview discussing their non-fungible token (NFT) collaboration named “Trap 21.” The NFT commemorates 2 Chainz’s 2017 album “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music.”
What Does Thai, Italian Regulators Cracking Down on Crypto Mean?
The Thai SEC is banning meme, fan, and exchange tokens, as well as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Meanwhile, in Italy, regulators are reportedly concerned about the unsupervised spread of cryptocurrencies. "The Hash" panel explores the international regulatory framework around crypto investments.
‘CryptoPunk’ NFT Sells for $11.8M at Sotheby’s
A rare “CryptoPunk” non-fungible token (NFT) sold for $11.8 million on Thursday at Sotheby’s. “The Hash” team discusses the sale as part of a larger conversation about the demand and future of NFTs.
TechCrunch Co-founder on Selling His Kyiv Apartment as a First of Its Kind Real Estate-Backed NFT
TechCrunch co-founder and crypto investor Michael Arrington is selling his Kyiv apartment as the first real estate-backed non-fungible token (NFT) via real estate platform Propy. Arrington, along with Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva, explains why they decided and what they hope to achieve with the auction.
Tezos Co-Founder: Elon Musk Is Having Fun Trolling Crypto Twitter
Elon Musk, once a beloved figure in the crypto community, has become more of a villain than a hero. His recent tweets about bitcoin’s energy usage and a new one insinuating a breakup with bitcoin have been blamed for the stagnating market.
Celebrity Photographer Platon Unveils Eye-Themed NFT Series
Award-winning photographer Platon joins “First Mover” to discuss his latest collaboration with NFT platform LGND.art.
SpaceChain Shoots Blockchain to Space; Cardano’s Bridge to China
Singapore startup SpaceChain will send its blockchain tech to the International Space Station aboard Falcon 9. Cardano announces its first cross-chain bridge with China’s Nervos Network. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX and Korbit in South Korea launch, their nation's first NFT platforms. We’ll have more on that story – and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world – in this episode of The Daily Forkast, June 2.
Axie Infinity Players in the Philippines Using In-Game Winnings to Pay Real-Life Bills
Axie Infinity is a mobile pet-themed game built on the blockchain that allows players to earn income through trading NFTs. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many young people in the Philippines lost their jobs, and some turned to Axie Infinity to get by.
VR Artist Boomboxhead on the Intersection Between NFTs and the Metaverse
Godfrey Meyer, aka Boomboxhead, joins “First Mover” to explain how NFT art intersects with virtual reality and the difference between digital and physical art.
