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...
Read More »AI and Big Data, Liquid Staking, DeFi Capture Biggest Weekly Gains
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...
Read More »ZachXBT Exposes NFT Project Creator of Fabricating Hack to Buy DeGods and y00t
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...
Read More »CryptoPunks NFT Fetches Millions: Punk #7804 Sold for Over $16M in ETH
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...
Read More »Solana NFT Sales Reached Massive Milestone as SOL Price Stalls at $100
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...
Read More »Autoglyphs Set Fetches Record-Breaking $14.6 Million in Historic NFT Sale
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,...
Read More »Solana (SOL) With an Impressive Achievement Against Ethereum
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...
Read More »Former Yuga Labs Founder Addresses Come Back Rumors
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...
Read More »VanEck Predicts No BTC-ETH Flippening, Doubles Down on Post-Halving Scene
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 may not generate as much impact as previously anticipated. New Peak for Bitcoin But No Flippening for...
Read More »Blur Commands 80% of NFT’s Market Share as OpenSea Retreats: Data
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 NFT market experienced a notable uptick in transaction volume, reaching an impressive $34.786 million. This surge...
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