English artist Damien Hirst is under increased scrutiny this week following claims he backdated more than 1,000 pieces of art from his NFT project “The Currency,” The Guardian reported Wednesday. Damian Hirst Under Fire For NFT Project Following Exposé The controversial artist, perhaps best known for works depicting animals preserved in formaldehyde, allegedly misrepresented the…
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Non-fungible token (NFT) platform Ethernity, said it has switched to an artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced Ethereum Layer 2 network with new capabilities allowing the firm to combat counterfeit asset trading. The Ethernity platform has authenticated and licensed NFTs for sports celebrities such as footballer Lionel Messi and the four-time NBA champion and prolific ad pitchman…
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Reports indicate, and the peer-to-peer non-fungible token (NFT) market platform has confirmed, that the NFT platform NFT Trader experienced a security breach. An assailant exploited an outdated smart contract, resulting in the theft of nearly $3 million worth of esteemed digital collectibles, including those from the Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) and Bored Ape Yacht…
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“It’s not just a piece of artwork”: Mintable CEO Zach Burks argues that the United Kingdom government still hasn’t caught up on what NFTs are becoming. The United Kingdom’s government is in danger of regulating nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in a way that doesn’t suit the true nature of the nascent technology, says Mintable CEO and…
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The closing of NFT project Recur comes two years after it was valued at $333 million and had the backing of an Ethereum co-founder, the Winklevoss twins and Gary Vee. NFT platform Recur shuts down despite $50M funding round Nonfungible token (NFT) platform Recur is winding down operations despite a highly-anticipated launch less than two…
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One of the largest non-fungible token (NFT) platforms, Opensea, has declared its decision to withdraw BNB Smart Chain (BSC) support. Opensea revealed that the “cost to continue supporting BSC outweighs the impact.” Opensea Pivots Away From BNB Smart Chain in Strategy Re-evaluation On August 18, 2023, Opensea proclaimed that they would cease BSC support after…
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Canadian company Dapper Labs has blocked operations with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for Russian accounts. The move follows a new round of sanctions recently imposed by the EU which prohibit the provision of crypto-related services to Russian residents and entities. NFT Platform Dapper Labs Conforms to Latest EU Restrictions Against Russian Federation Dapper Labs, the creators…
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China’s Tencent Holdings plans to shut down its non-fungible token (NFT) platform Huanhe only a year after its launch. The social media giant has reportedly made the decision because of the strict ban on the resale of NFTs imposed by the authorities in Beijing. Huanhe to Close Down a Year After Launch as China Curbs…
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After almost seven months and over 8.4 million emails on the waitlist Coinbase opened its NFT marketplace to the public but only recorded 150 transactions on the big day. Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges by volume, opened its beta non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace to the public on May 4 with on-chain data showing…
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Nifty Gateway, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace has announced that the company has partnered with the electronics giant Samsung. The two firms have been working on the “first-ever smart TV NFT platform” and Nifty Gateway is already integrated into Samsung’s 2022 premium TV product lines. NFT Marketplace Nifty Gateway Partners With the Electronics Giant Samsung…
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