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
Investment management firm VanEck has unveiled its 2024 predictions, forecasting not only record-breaking highs for Bitcoin but also an anticipated peak in the NFT market, signaling a significant transformation in the industry. The introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs is expected to align with the prolonged anticipation of a U.S. recession, while the forthcoming halving event...Read More
The Bitcoin community has just witnessed the largest Ordinals inscription sale of all time amid the resurgence of digital artifacts on the largest blockchain network. According to a tweet by Solana-based non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Magic Eden, Ordinals inscription #8 from the Honey Badgers has been sold for 10.4 bitcoins (BTC) worth approximately $450,000. We...Read More
In a year marked by a massive recovery run in the broader crypto market, the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) sector has displayed a contrasting performance. While industry leaders like OpenSea have historically dominated the NFT space, relatively newer players, such as the Blur NFT marketplace, have emerged as formidable contenders. As of December 3, the Ethereum...Read More
The investment firm Tiger Global has reportedly reduced the valuation of its holdings in Bored Ape Yacht Club and OpenSea. Per a Bloomberg report, the company marked down the value of its investment in Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) by 69% and its stake in the NFT marketplace OpenSea by 94%. The move follows Tiger...Read More
Non-fungible token (NFT) was one of the worst-hit sectors in the digital asset industry, following a year-long downward trend. Dwindling sales and low volume raised doubts about the sustainability of NFTs. However, the market appears to be slowly making a comeback. The latest data indicates that the NFT industry has witnessed a consistent rise in...Read More
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales in Q3 2023 were the worst the market has seen in roughly three years. According to a Binance Research report, the NFT sector recorded $299 million in sales in Q3, attributed to a slump in the price of ether (ETH) and the floor prices of most collections. Worst Quarter For Sales...Read More
In 2023, the Ethereum blockchain witnessed intriguing transformations in the way users and entities engage. According to Nansen’s recent report, there has been a remarkable surge, with more than 300,000 daily active Ethereum addresses. Among these active addresses, DeFi entities have maintained their position as the dominant players. As of October 12th, 2023, DeFi users...Read More
Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo and Binance announced the launch of their third NFT collection: The CR7 ForeverZone, which features 50,000 limited-edition mystery boxes, will be made available for free to new and existing users of the exchange. This marks the latest development in the ongoing collaboration between Ronaldo and Binance, with the shared objective of...Read More
The recent eye-catching post calling the demise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has stirred strong reactions in many. The NFT sector, in general, witnessed a significant slump owing to the broader market downturn. However, a recent CoinGecko report presents a contrasting perspective. CoinGecko Weighs in on NFT Market The NFT that boasts the highest popularity on...Read More
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of the second-largest blockchain, Ethereum, had his X account hacked to portray a phishing site that reportedly drained over $800,000. The fraudulent post has been deleted since, and the account has been restored. The blockchain security resource PeckShield was among the first to alert about the ongoing hack later last night,...Read More
Portuguese soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a lie detector test for the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, an activity he called one of his hardest challenges. The lie detector test stirred mixed reactions and speculation from the crypto community regarding Binance’s aim for subjecting the soccer megastar to such activity. Ronaldo’s Partnership With Binance Ronaldo’s...Read More
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought its first enforcement action against a player in the non-fungible token (NFT) space charging Impact Theory of engaging in an unregistered securities offering. The financial regulator claimed that Impact Theory – a Los Angeles-based media and entertainment – sold approximately $30 million of NFTs while also...Read More
Decentralized ticketing platform Valicit has sold more than 230,000 tickets to the Numi metaverse’s Numi Stories Club 404 grand opening on Venom Testnet. According to a press release sent to CryptoPotato, the tickets will give players access to early multiplayer functionality in Numi’s metaverse game event. Valicit Records 230,000 in Numi’s Ticket Sales Numi, the...Read More
Data analyzed by the on-chain analytics platform Nansen shows that blue-chip non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are struggling, and their floor prices have plunged significantly. According to the firm, the floor prices of most blue-chip NFTs crashed by more than 25% in the last 30 days. At the same time, the prices of a few collections recorded...Read More
Following an appearance by former President Donald Trump on Tucker Carlson’s X-based interview show, the value of Trump’s baseball card-style NFT collection saw a notable surge. According to reports, the 45,000-card polygon-based Trump Digital Trading Cards’ price increased from 0.1 ether ($150) last week to approximately 0.13 ether ($215) after the viral interview. Trump: “When...Read More
Nathaniel Chastain – former head of product at the NFT marketplace OpenSea – will spend three months in jail after being found guilty of insider trading. Prosecutors maintained that he bought numerous non-fungible tokens before they were featured on the platform’s home page and later sold them at much higher prices. Chastain maintained he was...Read More
In recent years, the non-fungible token (NFT) space has expanded into a billion-dollar industry, with Ethereum traditionally leading the way as the dominant ecosystem. Cardano, on the other hand, faced criticism from numerous quarters, being labeled a “ghost chain” due to its absence of a DeFi and NFT economy. However, the NFT landscape is undergoing...Read More
RECUR, a non-fungible token (NFT) company that raised $50 million in an investment round nearly two years ago, has become the latest victim of the current bear market. Over the weekend, the NFT platform announced that it plans to gradually shut down its operations starting this month, with a full business closure slated for November....Read More
Bitcoin Ordinals stirred up a frenzy in the community soon after its launch in January 2023. More than eight months later, ordinal inscriptions have maintained their prominence in the Bitcoin network’s activities over the past week. Despite a sharp drop in sales volume, Bitcoin Ordinals remains very much active. Ordinals Account for 85% of Activity...Read More
A group of four investors who invested in the popular NFT collection Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) has filed a class action suit against the project’s creator, Yuga Labs, and 29 other companies for misleadingly promoting the collectibles as their prices continue to tumble. According to a CNN report, other defendants mentioned in the lawsuit...Read More
The fervor that surrounded Bitcoin Ordinals seems to have waned, with sales volume dropping more than 97% from its all-time high in May 2023. However, some community members believe Bitcoin Ordinals are not dead, some others state that the earlier hype was a major cause of its crash, arguing that Bitcoin is better off maintaining...Read More
On Aug. 14 he commented on the effect of ‘Onchain Summer’ was having on the company’s user interface and experience. “One thing Onchain Summer is exposing is just how broken our UX is in the main Coinbase app for NFTs, Dapps, and L2s today. Sorry to say, but true.” Coinbase Broken UX He said that...Read More
Donald Trump’s latest public financial disclosure shows that he holds between $250,000 and $500,000 worth of Ethereum (ETH). Trump’s 2023 OGE financial disclosure documents, released recently, featured an item described as a “Cryptocurrency Wallet (Ethereum),” whose value the former President placed between $250,000 and $500,000. The content of the crypto wallet is likely tied to...Read More
