Tag Archives: Non-Fungible Token (NFT)

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 a record $0.9 billion monthly volume, exceeding the previous peak of $0.85 billion in June 2023. Blend emerged as...

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 in volume while at the same time, capturing a 27.6% market share, up from the previous quarter. Closely following behind is...

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 X, Yuga Labs revealed the decision to transfer the IP rights of HV-MTL and Legends of the Mara to Faraway. We have some exciting news to share. Our...

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 of 8.65%, as noted by blockchain intelligence platform Santiment’s latest analysis. The collective market cap of AI and Big Data currently...

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 gamer,” Kyle, and a less-known NFT project called ‘NuddiesNFT,’ ZachXBT found a disturbing narrative of lies and...

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. Blue-Skinned Punk Fetches $16.42M Punk #7804, part of the exclusive Ethereum NFT collection featuring only nine Alien Punks, exchanged hands...

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 cumulative sales volume for Solana-based NFTs has reached $5,014,125,016, showcasing the growing prominence of the layer-1...

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 Facilitated by Fountain.xyz, a known brokerage specializing in rare digital art, the acquisition was made by a collector who,...

TL;DR Solana’s Price Increase: SOL’s price surged to nearly $75 recently, a peak last seen in May 2022, and currently stands at about $71. NFT Sales Volume Growth: Solana briefly outperformed Ethereum in NFT sales volume growth, with a significant 53% weekly increase. Bonk Inu’s Exceptional Performance: The Solana-based memecoin, Bonk Inu, saw a 400% rise in its price, outstripping other popular memecoins. SOL Performing Better Than ETH in This Aspect The sixth largest...

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 the company. Yuga Labs Founder Addresses Leadership Speculation In addressing the speculation on his leadership role at Yuga Labs, Aronow openly acknowledged...