NFTs
How Do NFTs in the Music Industry Actually Work?
The NFT craze is sweeping the music industry as artists from Kings of Leon to Torey Lanez announce new music released as non-fungible tokens. Some artists are partnering with middlemen like Bondly Finance to make these NFTs happen. Brandon Smith, CEO of Bondly, explains his company's role in the NFT process and how NFTs are shaking up art and social media as we know it.
Why did Square Buy a Majority Stake in Jay-Z’s Tidal Music Streaming Service?
Square purchased a majority stake in the music streaming platform Tidal, creating another partnership between Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey. Could future NFTs be a factor? Or is this more about cutting out the middlemen and creating a decentralized music streaming service? “The Hash” panel weighs in.
Banksy Art Burned to Be Re-Sold as an NFT: Absurdity or Artistic Statement?
A group of crypto enthusiasts have burned a $100K Banksy artwork, planning to turn the piece into a non-fungible token (NFT) and auction it off for charity. CoinDesk reporter Ben Powers raises the question: "If everything is an NFT, is anything an NFT?" "The Hash" panel debates.
Kings of Leon to Release New Album as NFT
Kings of Leon is the first rock band to release an album as a non-fungible token (NFT). “The Hash” panel discusses the outlook for the music NFT marketplace as artists begin to dabble into the space.
This NFT Success Story Involves Traditional Marketing
Crypto artist Dave Krugman, whose digital work "Ecumenopolis: Sector 1 NYC" recently sold for 20 ETH on SuperRare, explains how the non-fungible token boom has impacted his career and how NFTs are shaping the future of art. "This presents a really interesting opportunity for artists to finally be taken seriously in the digital realm," Krugman said. Plus, a discussion of practical tips for artists hoping to navigate the NFT terrain.
Biden's $1.9T Stimulus is Coming. How Will This Impact Crypto Markets?
President Biden's $1.9T COVID relief is expected to pass the U.S. Congress next week, but what does that mean for the crypto markets? Brad Keoun, CoinDesk managing editor of markets weighs in. Plus, tech editor Christie Harkin gives her take on artist CryptoGraffiti, who is giving away $10K in BTC to whoever can solve a puzzle hidden in his billboard art.
Beeple Sells Digital Art NFT for a Record-Breaking $6.6M in Ether
Artist Beeple makes history when “Crossroads,” a digital animation, was sold on the secondary market for $6.6 million in ether. “The Hash” panel discusses the vibrant NFT space and what it says about the growing desire to own digital property.
