Ronin, the Layer 1 blockchain developed by Sky Mavis, experienced a significant 149% year-over-year increase in DeFi TVL, reaching $147 million in Q3 2024. There are several factors influencing this growth. One of the major catalysts was, however, the price surge of the RON token. Ronin’s DeFi, NFT Demand Grows According to Messari’s latest report,...Read More
The Pudgy Penguins NFT project is set to unveil its own cryptocurrency, Pengu, later this year, as revealed in a Thursday post on X. The Pengu token will be launched on the Solana blockchain, with a total supply of 88,888,888,888 tokens. Despite this, the Pudgy Penguins NFTs themselves are based on the Ethereum network. Pengu...Read More
RTFKT, the creators of non-fungible token (NFT) sneakers and avatars acquired by Nike in 2021, has announced its closure. The firm revealed in a December 2 post on X that it will wind down operations by January 2025. Final Collection and Legacy Tribute “Today, we’re announcing the plan to wind down RTFKT operations,” the post...Read More
A recent analysis has revealed that the non-fungible token (NFT) market struggled in 2024, with untimely price drops and several failed projects. The research by NFTevening and digital PR agency Storible examined more than 29,000 NFT collections released throughout the year, compiling data from OpenSea and Dune analytics. NFT Market Profitability Struggles Dubbed “State of...Read More
The iconic NFT collection CryptoPunks appears to be making a comeback this year amidst the ongoing NFT bear market. According to CoinGecko, the CryptoPunks collection currently leads the NFT market with a 30.9% share among the top collections, a position it solidified after surpassing Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) in May 2023. CryptoPunks Sees Resurgence...Read More
Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People (DPP), has proposed a crypto tax reform to support the growth of a token economy, including Web3 and NFTs if he wins the election. His plan would lower the taxation on crypto gains to a 20% separate declaration tax instead of treating them as miscellaneous...Read More
Bitcoin witnessed record-breaking fees due to the frenzy of activity on the new Runes Protocol, which went live on its fourth halving event. After months of inactivity, Runes activity is seeing a notable resurgence. Bitcoin Runes Stages Comeback The latest data compiled by IntoTheBlock shows that the number of Bitcoin Runes transfers has tripled since...Read More
OpenSea, one of the most prominent NFT marketplaces, has experienced a significant downturn in its overall business operations due to several factors, including low engagements in the sector. Over the past few months, some top employees have left the company to work elsewhere as the firm’s troubles continued to pile up. With a significant reduction...Read More
Upon analyzing over 1,200 publicly available crypto pre-seed and seed rounds from 2022, Lattice Fund found that the seed-stage crypto market saw investors refocus on the more stable and established sectors of Infrastructure and Centralized Finance (CeFi). This came after a period of exploration into emerging sectors in 2021. Infrastructure and CeFi According to the...Read More
The non-fungible token (NFT) market has witnessed explosive growth, followed by significant downturns over the past few years. Despite the initial hype and heavy investment, it is now grappling with severe instability. According to a report from nftevening.com, a staggering 96% of NFTs are considered “dead” based on three factors – zero trading volume, minimal...Read More
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has made it its mission to target various cryptocurrency platforms, albeit with questionable success so far. Next on the list is the NFT platform OpenSea, whose CEO went on to X to express the team’s disappointment in the regulator’s move. Devin Finzer, OpenSea’s chief exec, tweeted that the company...Read More
Cryptoslam data indicates that the initially strong NFT market is now recording a downward momentum, having declined in critical metrics, including sales volumes, unique sellers, and buyers. The ongoing rough patch in Bitcoin markets has been blamed for the decline in NFT volume. NFT Volumes Downward Momentum According to data from Cryptoslam, the NFT market...Read More
Logan Paul has filed a defamation lawsuit against YouTuber Stephen Findeisen, known as Coffeezilla, over a series of videos released in 2022 about the former’s failed CryptoZoo NFT project. The suit alleges that Findeisen “maliciously and repeatedly” made false statements accusing Paul of organizing a scam through CryptoZoo. “Defamatory Falsehoods” The court documents state, “Paul...Read More
Polygon has witnessed a remarkable surge in its stablecoin market capitalization this quarter. According to the latest report from Messari, the Ethereum Layer 2 solution’s stablecoin market cap soared to a whopping $1.5 billion, reflecting a significant 19% increase on a quarter-over-quarter basis. Stablecoin Adoption on Polygon Soars Tether’s solidified its position as the dominant stablecoin...Read More
The lending market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has witnessed an unprecedented surge, hitting a quarterly high of $2.13 billion in Q1, marking a significant 43.6% quarter-over-quarter growth. According to data from CoinGecko, five of the six top platforms are seeing increased volumes. Blend Dominates with 92.9% Market Share In January, the NFT lending market hit...Read More
Riding in the coattails of a broader market resurgence, the NFT trading space witnessed in 2024 Q1, with volumes across the top 10 marketplaces soaring to $4.7 billion. According to CoinGecko’s latest report, Blur maintained its stronghold as the leading NFT marketplace during this period. During the first quarter of 2024, Blur recorded $1.5 billion...Read More
Yuga Labs, creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, has announced the sale of the intellectual property rights for two of its games. This move is part of Yuga Labs’ previously declared commitment to refocus its organizational efforts. Yuga Labs Hands Over Gaming IPs to Faraway In an April 17 announcement on...Read More
Several sectors within the crypto market are seeing a resurgence. AI and Big Data, Liquid Staking, and DeFi projects managed to secure the most gains in the past week. According to their weekly returns, artificial intelligence (AI) and Big Data, which comprised 100 projects, topped the chart with a strong performance and a notable increase...Read More
On April 3, 2024, ZachXBT revealed that Kyle raised alarm bells in his Discord server, claiming his wallets had fallen victim to a hack. The prominent blockchain investigator’s findings instead strongly suggested a deliberate transfer of funds rather than an external hack. Kyle Accused of Faking Hack While investigating an alleged hack involving a “social...Read More
The once-hot NFTs witnessed a significant downturn during the crypto winter. But this sector again appears to have bounced back following the widespread rebound of digital assets. One of nine Alien Punks was sold for 4,850 ETH – the second-largest CryptoPunks sale ever – just days after a similar recent transaction of Alien Punk #3100....Read More
NodeMonkes, Bitcoin’s premier NFT collection, has surged by over 50% in the past 24 hours, surpassing Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) in market capitalization. According to data from CoinGecko, NodeMonkes witnessed a 53.3% surge in its floor price, making it the second-largest NFT collection in terms of market cap. NodeMonkes and Runestone’s Floor Price Surge...Read More
A CryptoPunk non-fungible token (NFT), which belongs to the rarest set in the collection, was sold for over $16 million worth of Ether (ETH). The latest sale is the second-highest CryptoPunks transaction after a record-breaking purchase in February 2022. Alien Punk NFT Sold for 4,500 ETH On Monday, March 4, 2024, an anonymous buyer purchased...Read More
The Slovenian energy trading platform – SunContract – launched the first NFT marketplace for solar panels, enabling direct earnings or energy consumption from tokenized solar farms. The project leverages blockchain to democratize renewable energy access, allowing holders to manage their energy assets easily. According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, the entity has introduced...Read More
Solana-based nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have reached a significant milestone, surpassing an all-time sales volume of $5 billion, according to data from CryptoSlam. This surge in activity marks a turnaround for the Solana blockchain, which struggled to gain traction in the NFT space just a few months ago. Solana Ecosystem Surges As of February 23, the...Read More
Greg Solano, widely known by his pseudonym “Garga” and co-founder of Yuga Labs, has announced that he will take over as CEO. This announcement comes as Daniel Alegre, former COO of Activision Blizzard and CEO of Yuga Labs, steps down after a tenure of approximately ten months. Crypto-Native Focus The leadership transition was revealed through...Read More
In a recent development that’s making headlines, a complete set of 10 Autoglyphs has been acquired for 5,000 ETH, equivalent to approximately $14.6 million. This sale marks the highest NFT sale in the past two years and stands as the fifth-largest purchase on-chain, setting a new benchmark for the value of blockchain-based artworks. The Collection...Read More
Mickey Mouse, the iconic mascot of the Walt Disney Company, has broken free from the shackles of copyright and made a splash in the world of NFTs. The earlier version of Mickey – featured in the 1928 short film “Steamboat Willie” – recently entered the public domain, marking a historic moment in the realm of...Read More
The decentralized nonfungible tokens (NFTs) borrowing and lending protocol – BendDAO – is all set to embrace the Bitcoin ecosystem. In a Discord post, BendDAO said that it will provide Bitcoin NFT lending business and will support the wBTC liquidity pool as a loanable asset. The platform is also actively exploring ways to facilitate smooth...Read More
The Bitcoin Ordinals market witnessed a remarkable surge in trading activity, with the volume surpassing $36 million on December 12 and subsequently establishing a new record. The excitement surrounding SATS increased following the official announcement from Binance regarding the inclusion of BRC-20 Sats (1000SATS). The spot trading pairs for 1000SATS were made accessible earlier this...Read More
In a recent post on X, Wylie Aronow, the former founder of Yuga Labs, addressed ongoing rumors about a potential return to a leadership role within the company. Aronow, who took a step back from his position in January of this year to prioritize his health, has clarified the speculation and given additional insights into...Read More
