NFTs Enrich Gaming Communities, Drive Stronger Engagement, Says Gaming Veteran

August 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

According to Luke Paglia, the COO at AGMI Studios, while traditional non-fungible token (NFT) art has lacked real utility, which explains its declining popularity, NFTs still have an important role to play in the gaming industry. To back this assertion, Paglia cites game developers’ use of NFTs “to innovate and bring new forms of value […]

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Ebay’s Web3 Division Reportedly Lays off 30% of Its Employees

February 23, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Recently, Ebay, the e-commerce behemoth, implemented significant changes within its Web3 division. These changes resulted in a 30% reduction in the division’s workforce and the departure of a pivotal employee. Among those affected by this restructuring is David Moore, the founder of Knownorigin, a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), whose post is redundant. Ebay’s Dedication […]

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Debate Intensifies Over Significance and Implications of Ordinal Inscriptions on Bitcoin Blockchain

February 4, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Adam Back

During the past two weeks, members of the cryptocurrency community have discussed the non-fungible token (NFT) concept known as Ordinals. Since the 3.96 MB block (#774,628) was mined, there has been a significant increase in Ordinal inscriptions on the Bitcoin blockchain. Ordinal Inscriptions on Bitcoin Blockchain Spark Debate Among Crypto Community The controversial NFT concept […]

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Trump Launches NFT Card Collection — Sweepstake Winners Could Dine or Golf With the 45th President

December 15, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The former 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced the launch of his new non-fungible token (NFT) trading cards on Dec. 15, 2022. Trump revealed the NFT collection via his Truth Social account and the former president told his fans that the NFTs would “make a great Christmas gift.” Former President Drops the […]

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Topps Sells out Crypto-Themed Garbage Pail Kids ‘Non-Flushable Token’ Cards

November 18, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Airdrop Angel

Amid the craziness tied to the FTX collapse, the latest Garbage Pail Kids (GPK) non-fungible token (NFT) collection takes aim at the crypto industry, roasting subjects like the LUNA collapse, Bored Ape Yacht Club, and Cryptopunks. Following the release, GPK’s parent company Topps explains on the firm’s NFT marketplace website that the packs of “Non-Flushable […]

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Study: Samsung Named Most Active Investor in Crypto and Blockchain Startups

September 19, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Alphabet (Google)

Between September 2021 and mid-June 2022, Samsung invested in 13 crypto/blockchain companies thus making the South Korean corporation the most active among the top 40 corporations. Google’s parent Alphabet firm, on the other hand, tops the category of top corporations that participated in the biggest funding rounds. 40 Corporations Invest $6 Billion According to the […]

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Advertising Agency Launches Campaign to Free Jailed Egyptian Women With NFT Sales

April 13, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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An advertising agency from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a non-governmental organization have launched a campaign that seeks to raise funds for jailed Egyptian women via the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The funds raised are already being used to pay off their debts, allowing the imprisoned women to leave jail. Raised Funds to […]

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NFT Taskforce Asks Japanese Government to Consider Appointing Web3 Minister

April 6, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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In a recently released white paper, a Japanese non-fungible token (NFT) taskforce has asked the government to consider appointing a government minister whose job it would be to oversee all matters relating to Web3. Building the Support Structure for Japan’s NFT Sector A Japanese NFT policy task force has reportedly told the country’s leaders to […]

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Queen of Pop Becomes a Metaverse Material Girl — Madonna Buys Bored Ape for $564K

March 27, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Queen of Pop Becomes a Metaverse Material Girl — Madonna Buys Bored Ape for 4K

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The ‘Queen of Pop,’ Madonna has revealed she has “entered the metaverse” after she acquired the non-fungible token (NFT) collectible Bored Ape #4988. According to onchain data, Madonna’s Bored Ape #4988 was purchased for 180 ether or $564K at the time of settlement. Madonna Says She ‘Finally Entered the Metaverse’ Madonna is the latest celebrity […]

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Abu Dhabi Global Market Regulatory Arm Unveils Document Proposing Changes to Virtual Asset Regulations

March 24, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), a regulator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s financial center and free zone, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has released a consultation paper that proposes amendments to regulations that govern the use of virtual assets. Regulator Seeks to Amend Requirements for Public Keys A regulator in the Abu […]

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