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A risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Treasury Department found that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and related platforms are highly susceptible to use in fraud and scams. The risk assessment also warns that criminals can exploit NFTs to launder illicit proceeds or “obfuscate the source of funds.” NFTs Likely to be Used in Fraud and Scams … Read more
The Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has informed his 111 million followers on the social media platform X to prepare for the unveiling of his latest collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Binance. In a post dated May 24, Ronaldo encouraged his followers who are eager to relive the NFT journey to register for his fourth … Read more
The Ghana Post Company recently launched what it termed the first-ever crypto stamp to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the reign of a ceremonial ruler in Ghana. The managing director of the Ghana Post Company asserted that the crypto stamps would act as a bridge, linking the older and younger generations of Ghana. Crypto Stamp … Read more
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) lead the world in the adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies because governments in the region actively promote digital transformation in their strategic future visions, according to Faisal Al Monai, chairman and co-founder of Droppgroup. This commitment by governments in the region “creates a favourable environment for the growth … Read more
According to Greg Solano, co-founder of Yuga Labs, the Web3 platform has laid off additional workers partly because it had “lost its way.” Solano also encouraged employees uninterested in the next phase to consider accepting the same severance package offered to those affected by the layoffs. Convoluted Corporate Processes Yuga Labs, the Web3 platform behind … Read more
On Thursday, a Cryptopunk NFT with an alien theme changed hands for 4,000 ether, equivalent to $12.41 million. This particular Cryptopunk, #635, ranks as the sixth priciest in the Cryptopunks collection. Cryptopunks Collection Sees Another Major Sale With $12.41M Transaction In 2024, another significant transaction involving Cryptopunk #635 took place on Apr. 25, fetching 4,000 … Read more
Okx and the English football club Manchester City have partnered to launch commemorative football shirts that can be minted as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Fans of Manchester City, the reigning English football champions, will be able to mint the “Unseen City Shirts” digital collectible from April 22-25. Authentic Fan Engagement The cryptocurrency exchange Okx and the … Read more
Approximately a fifth of America’s Gen Z and Millennials own cryptocurrency but only 20% own real estate, the latest Policygenius 2024 Financial Planning Survey has found. The survey report asserts that Baby Boomers have “benefited greatly from housing wealth,” which now accounts for nearly half of their wealth. Boomers Least Interested in NFTs According to … Read more
Sales volumes of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) recorded a more than 37% increase to $277 million in the seven-day period ending April 11. Six of the top 10 collections with the largest sales volumes were Bitcoin-based NFTs. Some experts attribute the renewed interest in NFTs to the rise of real-world assets and NFTs with built-in utility. … Read more
Despite experiencing a downturn for four straight weeks, eight blockchain networks logged $3.77 billion in non-fungible token (NFT) sales in the first quarter of 2024. Leading the charge, Ethereum-centric NFTs accounted for $1.4 billion or 37% of the NFT sales during Q1 2024. The Dual Forces of Organic NFT Sales and Wash Volume Across Several … Read more
