It’s April 1st – a day celebrated internationally by people who make practical jokes and have fun. In previous years, we’ve always dedicated a piece on something fun and whimsical to brighten the mood of our readers, but today, it’s important to remain careful. The industry has changed a lot in the past year, and with the advent of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), scammers found a new niche to exploit. Over the past month, we’ve all heard numerous stories of people losing their...
Read More »Snoop Dogg to Discuss Cardano Ecosystem with Charles Hoskinson
As the new quarter rolls in at full speed, Charles Hoskinson – the founder of Cardano – and Snoop Dogg, who needs no introduction, will discuss the Cardano ecosystem in a few days. Charles Hoskinson will be meeting Snoop Dogg to talk about the Cardano Ecosystem at Cardano360 on April 5th. This became clear earlier when both parties confirmed the happening. Yes, I’ll be with Snoop on the 5th. I have the best job in the world. – Said Hoskinson in a tweet. Snoop Dogg, on the...
Read More »OpenSea Reveals the Solana Integration Date
The leading digital marketplace for non-fungible tokens – OpenSea – announced it will start listing NFTs minted on the Solana blockchain. The development will see the light of day in April. OpenSea disclosed the news in a recent post on Twitter. The video, dubbed “The best-kept secret in web3,” shows enthusiastic users who believe Solana’s integration will be “huge.” Others think that the endeavor is a “smart” move, by which the marketplace will catch the blockchain...
Read More »Ethereum VS Solana: Which Blockchain is Better for Minting NFTs?
If you’re struggling to decide between choosing Solana or Ethereum to mint your Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), you have come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll explore each blockchains’ strengths, capacities, weak points, and overall differences so you can make a better decision that suits your goals in the NFT market. Ethereum: Ecosystem, Marketplace, and Security There’s no doubt that Ethereum is the largest ecosystem of the DeFi (decentralized finance) sector, with...
Read More »Nelson Mandela’s Original Arrest Warrant Sold for $130K as NFT
Non-fungible tokens continue to be used for some humanitarian reasons, and the latest example came from South Africa. A digital collection of Nelson Mandela’s original arrest warrant from over half a century ago was sold for more than $130,000 to fund a heritage site. Mandela NFT Sold for $130K Prior to becoming South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela was a part of a political organization (African National Congress – ANC), in which he became a leader of...
Read More »Two NFT Rugpullers Arrested for a $1.1 Million NFT Scam
The US Justice Department announced that two men have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering “in connection with a million-dollar scheme to defraud purchasers of NFTs advertised as Frosties.” The suspects, Ethan Nguyen and Andre Llacuna, were accused of lying about benefits promised to NFTs buyers and withdrawing the cryptocurrency proceeds out of the Frosties account through multiple transactions. Their real-life identities were disclosed...
Read More »Ukraine Launches NFT Museum to Remember The War Against Russia —And Raise Funds
On March 25, Mykhailo Fedorov, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, announced on his official Twitter account the launch of an NFT museum where the most memorable events of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict will be displayed. This seems to be the materialization of an idea first revealed by Alex Bornyakov and reported by CryptoPotato on March 14. According to Fedorov, the museum will serve as a place to celebrate “the Ukrainian...
Read More »LG’s New Business Plans Include Blockchain and Crypto
South Korea-headquartered LG Electronics has added blockchain and cryptocurrency to its business portfolio. LG’s Blockchain and Crypto Game Plans At the Annual General Meeting on March 24, LG Electronics’ shareholders approved “blockchain-based software” development and “sale and brokerage of cryptocurrency” as two new business areas. Although LG has included the sale and brokerage of cryptocurrency in its business charter, it doesn’t seem to be opening a digital exchange...
Read More »Madonna Enters Metaverse With a New Bored Ape NFT Bought for $560K
The latest member to join the BAYC is the “queen of pop” Madonna. In a Twitter post, the 63-year old pop star announced entering the Metaverse after acquiring a Bored Ape NFT valued at more than half a million dollars. Madonna bought Bored Ape #4988, which is a six trait DMT primate with a sleeveless logo tee, an S&M hat. Metaverse Girl MoonPay, the crypto custodian and payments processor that serves as a “concierge” service for celebrities interested in buying NFTs, was...
Read More »Google Files “Non-Fungible Planet” Trademark Application
Google filed a trademark application titled “Non-Fungible Planet” on Monday – reminiscent of the trending Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) sphere of the crypto industry. However, the application appears unrelated to such items, and is focused instead on education about climate change. The filing includes the stated goal of “providing information in the areas of environmental protection, conservation, energy efficiency, climate change, reducing carbon footprints, environmental...
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