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Court Overturns Korean Bitcoin Ruling, Days Numbered for Swift?
Japanese billionaire mints NFT in space. Korean Supreme Court overrules verdict in bitcoin case. Cross-border payments set to enter a new era? We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Melania Trump Pitches NFT Plans; ‘Cobalt Blue Eyes’ Captivate Crypto Twitter
While former President Donald Trump famously said he’s “not a fan” of bitcoin, his wife is not shying away from crypto collectibles. Former First Lady Melania Trump tweeted Thursday she's launching her own NFT collection on the Solana blockchain, featuring watercolor-style artwork of her cobalt blue eyes. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest NFT drop captivating Crypto Twitter.
NBA Top Shot Maker Dapper Labs Commits $80M for Startup Acquisitions
Dapper Labs, the firm behind the Flow blockchain and NFT platform NBA Top Shot, is pursuing a series of acquisitions. Regulatory filings show it has raised $23 million toward a $71 million goal, with some of the funds being used to purchase a "young, scrappy" company. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest crypto mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Nike Purchases NFT Fashion and Collectibles Startup RTFKT
NFT collectibles and fashion startup RTFKT has been acquired by multinational footwear behemoth Nike. Nike has been exploring blockchain tech since 2019, including patenting tokenized shoes. "The Hash" team discusses the implications for Nike making a major move into the metaverse in another step that accelerates Nike's digital footprint.
Astro Boy NFTs Sell Out, Virtual Land Market Heats Up
China penalizes 48 people over Zhejiang province crypto mining activities. Nostalgia hits NFTs as the Astro Boy collection sells out. Virtual land market heats up. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Bored Ape NFT Accidentally Sells for $3K Instead of $300K
A highly-sought after non-fungible token (NFT) from The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection has accidentally sold for a little more than $3,000, one-hundredth of its actual market price. "The Hash" team discusses the latest mix-up revealing the importance of personal responsibility in the blockchain.
Crypto Fans Rejoice, Gamers Revolt as Ubisoft Announces NFT Plans
Gaming giant Ubisoft is building NFTs into its latest “Tom Clancy” title, and the announcement was met with backlash Tuesday from a crypto-wary public. “The Hash” team discusses the outlook for Web 3 gaming amid NFT integrations like Ubisoft’s potentially being a catalyst for mainstream adoption among other incumbent gaming institutions.
Tough Measures in India’s Crypto Bill, NFTs a Hot Christmas Gift
Updates to Australian crypto regulation proposed. Jail a possible penalty for violations of India’s proposed crypto bill. NFTs a hot gift this holiday season. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Sotheby's Deep Dive Into NFT Art in the Metaverse
The traditional art market is continuing to capitalize on the booming NFT space. Sotheby's Deputy Director Michael Bouhanna shares insights into the historic art auction house's continued bets in the digital art market following the launch of its first NFT project, Chromie Squiggles. Plus, his take on the impact of crypto volatility on the collectibles art scene and reactions to the ConstitutionDAO sale.
CoinDesk Publishes 2021 Most Influential List
CoinDesk unveiled its 2021 Most Influential List, a selection of 50 people who helped push the industry forward this year. NFTs of the top 10 are available at platforms like SuperRare and Foundation, with up to 20% of the sales going to charities of the artists’ choice. CoinDesk's Ben Schiller shares his insights. Check out the full list here: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2021/12/07/coindesk-most-influential-2021/
