OKX strategically positioned itself to ride the Ordinals wave, seizing the NFT crown amid exploding interest in Bitcoin-based creative assets. Cryptocurrency trading platform OKX has raced ahead of rivals to become the top marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFT), recording over $50 million in daily NFT trading volume compared to $13 million on Blur and $3 million on OpenSea. This surge centers around Ordinals – unique NFTs built on the Bitcoin blockchain that have recently taken the...
Read More »VanEck: Rückblick auf das transformative Jahr der Kryptowährung 2023
NFTs betreten das Reich von Bitcoin NFTs, diese einzigartigen und nicht austauschbaren digitalen Vermögenswerte, die sicher auf Blockchains gespeichert sind, fanden ihren Weg in das Reich von Bitcoin. Während Bitcoin ein Veteran in der Krypto-Sphäre ist, hat sich seine jüngste Umarmung von NFTs als lukrativ erwiesen, mit einem Bruttohandelsvolumen von rund 401 Millionen US-Dollar im November, wenn auch hinter den atemberaubenden 433 Millionen US-Dollar von Ethereum (Cryptoslam, Daten vom...
Read More »Bitwise Drops 10 Predictions for Crypto in 2024
Bitwise has published 10 predictions for the crypto industry in 2024, including a fall in Ethereum transaction cost and the approval of Bitcoin ETFs. As we are coming closer to a new year, there are inevitably not only recaps of 2023 but predictions for 2024. The industry is in a very interesting place with top tokens showing signs of recovery and major milestones within view. In light of this, Bitwise has released 10 predictions they have for the crypto industry in 2024. Bitwise’s Crypto...
Read More »Donald Trump Launches New Mugshot Edition NFT Collection with Actual Pieces of Mugshot Suit and Tie
The new NFT collection will give users a chance to own an actual piece of the Trump mugshot suit and tie, and access to dinner at his resort. Former United States president Donald Trump has unveiled a new non-fungible token (NFT) collection for $99, called the “Mugshot Edition”. The collection references the billionaire businessman’s legal issues, allowing Trump to monetize the problem. As part of a new sale of “digital trading cards” NFT collection he launched late last year, Trump is...
Read More »The Sandbox Unveils New ERC-1155 Token CATALYSTs on Polygon to Empower Creators
The Sandbox introduces CATALYST tokens on Polygon, replacing gems in NFT minting. These ERC-1155 tokens enable users to mint, monetize, and sell creations, enhancing platform capabilities. In a significant move within the metaverse, The Sandbox introduces CATALYSTs, ERC-1155 tokens aimed at empowering creators. These tokens enable users to mint ASSETs with defined rarity and properties across five tiers. The all-new CATALYSTs tokens on Polygon Layer 2, serve as a replacement for gems in...
Read More »Reebok Launches Accountable Ant Sneakers Collection with VeeFriends
Following the announcement of the sneakers collection, VeeFriends unveiled a special early access program for its token holders. In what is fast becoming an ongoing collaboration, Reebok has partnered with VeeFriends again to launch an exclusive collection of sneakers dubbed Accountable Ant Classic Nylons. Earlier in August, the duo partnered to launch the VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca sneaker, which sold for $90 apiece. The new launch is likely an attempt to build on the momentum generated...
Read More »Sotheby’s Makes Historic Leap into Bitcoin NFT Realm through Shroomtoshi’s Ordinals Art Auction
BitcoinShrooms uses pixelated art from the 1980s that is permanently stored on the Bitcoin blockchain through the Ordinals protocol. Venturing into the world of Bitcoin NFT artwork, the renowned auction house Sotheby’s introduces its first-ever sale titled “Bitcoin Ordinals”, featuring pixel art by an anonymous crypto artist known as Shroomtoshi. This one-of-a-kind auction, which runs until December 13th, features three exclusive pieces from Shroomtoshi’s captivating “Bitcoin Shrooms”...
Read More »CoinGecko Acquires Zash to Integrate NFT Data Into its API
CoinGecko, a prominent independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, has recently announced its acquisition of Zash. This strategic move is set to increase CoinGecko’s cryptocurrency services by incorporating Zash’s NFT information into its API, offering users a holistic perspective of fungible and non-fungible tokens. CoinGecko Announces Its Acquisition of Zash CoinGecko announced earlier this week the strategic purchase of Zash, a front-runner in the NFT data infrastructure...
Read More »Alchemy Pay Secures Money Transmission License in Iowa
Alchemy Pay is continuing its expansion in the United States and has now gotten a money transfer license in Iowa. Crypto-fiat payment gateway Alchemy Pay has acquired a money services license in Iowa as part of plans to expand extensively into the United States. The acquisition of a license is in compliance with local state laws that require any person or entity operating a money transmission or currency exchange business to acquire the license. Speaking to Cointelegraph about the license,...
Read More »Crypto-Friendly Swiss City of Lugano Adopts Polygon for Swift Payments
Polygon will help Lugano achieve its goals by providing rails to facilitate some of the transactions. Lugano, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland, has embraced the Polygon network, a Layer 2 scaling solution built on the Ethereum ecosystem to accelerate its crypto evolution. In an announcement on November 22, Polygon said the crypto-friendly Swiss city has upgraded its payment platform MyLugano by integrating its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network to make payments more...
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