Tag Archives: Non-Fungible Token (NFT)

The American video-sharing giant YouTube intends to go into the non-fungible token (NFT) sector, as part of the company’s expansion plans. As reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday (January 25, 2022), YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, in an annual letter to creators, said that the company was looking for ways to help creators benefit from non-fungible tokens (NFTs). An excerpt from the letter said: “We’re always focused on expanding the YouTube ecosystem to help creators capitalize on...

The eldest son of John Lennon – Julian Lennon – is selling a range of music history of the Beatles and his dad’s memorabilia from his personal collection as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). To do so, he partnered with YellowHeart – a blockchain company that ensures the purchase of authentic digital tickets. Furthermore, Lennon vowed to donate a portion of the proceed to The White Feather Foundation (TWFF) – an organization aiming to offset the carbon footprint. The Beatles Step on...

2021 was the year when cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology witnessed massive growth, both in market capital and infrastructure development. One thing that caught the attention of the crypto community and the mainstream audience was the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFT). In case you’re unfamiliar with what these are, please take a look at our video guide on NFTs, or its written version. They saw exponential growth in 2021, as the digital space was being reshaped by the...

Memes are part of internet culture, but they are therapy for Bitcoiners and crypto traders whenever the market crashes. The Crypto Meme Culture While there are thousands of memes flying around to comfort crypto holders, some of the top-notch memes are those that subtly devalue the efforts of service employees working nine to five jobs in companies like McDonald’s. Anyone interested in crypto for a while and active on Crypto Twitter or any other crypto community must have come...

Those Nirvana fans with some cash left after the cryptocurrency crash of the last week will have the opportunity to own a piece of the history of their favorite band immortalized on the blockchain. On February 20, 2022, an auction will be held with never-before-seen images and artworks of Nirvana. The auction will be crypto-only and will take place on the same day as the birthday of Kurt Cobain, leader of the iconic band, who committed suicide on April 5, 1994. Nirvana is...

The successful PSG player, goalscorer for the Brazilian national soccer team, and NFT enthusiast Neymar Jr, is the newest member of the elite Bored Ape Yacht Club. Neymar shared the news with his followers on Twitter, posting a photo of his new pink ape outfitted with flashy futuristic glasses, along with the hashtag #BoredApeYC. Source: TwitterNeymar Jr. Loves NFTs On January 20, Neymar changed his profile picture using the Bored Ape 6633 as an avatar. According to OpenSea’s...

Serena Williams – arguably the best female tennis player to have ever played the game, at least measured by Grand Slam titles – has bought a Bored Ape NFT. Serena Williams is one of the most influential tennis players of the open era, having won a total of 23 Grand Slam titles in her career up to date. It appears, though, that she is also an avid enthusiast of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Her current Twitter profile picture is a pixelated Crypto Punk-inspired display. The...

The popular NFT auction marketplace, OpenSea, has surpassed the $3.5 billion mark in monthly Ethereum trading volume. OpenSea Hits New High According to the latest chart by Dune Analytics on January 17, OpenSea has already clocked in $3.52 billion in terms of monthly Ethereum trading volume, even with two more weeks to go until the conclusion of this month. The platform’s daily trading volume has oscillated between $169-$261 million throughout January. With the latest...

The non-fungible token universe and blockchain-based games seem to have their own macro events that affect their growth. A set of reports by the analysis company DappRadar revealed that the number of NFT trades continues to increase gradually despite the adverse price movements in the digital asset industry. Additionally, the interest in blockchain-based games is also on the rise. NFTs and Blockchain Games Becoming More Popular Most cryptocurrencies have lost some price...

After the fake reports about Walmart and Litecoin last year, this time, the US retail giant has officially filed documents with local regulators to enter the cryptocurrency space and the metaverse. As seen in the CNBC report, Walmart’s filings with the US authorities about getting involved with the metaverse date late December last year. Essentially, the company wants to allow its users to shop for electronics, home decorations, personal care products, and everything...