In an unprecedented move, Google Play, the popular Andriod app and game marketplace, has announced policy changes to allow the integration of digital assets such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into its platform. Google Play Group Product Manager, Joseph Mills, unveiled the policy shift on Wednesday via a blog post. In it, he underlined that the…
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During the first week of H2 2023, non-fungible token (NFT) sales witnessed a 23.39% decline compared to the previous week, marking a two-week downward trend. A total of $195.95 million worth of NFT sales occurred, with Ethereum-based NFTs accounting for $130.77 million. NFT Sales Take a Hit: Week-Over-Week Drop of 23% in the First Week…
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In the midst of a considerable drop in the base price of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from the Bored Ape Yacht Club, the related cryptocurrency, apecoin (APE), has likewise suffered due to the bearish trends in that specific market. While many crypto assets have seen an increase in worth over the past month, APE has endured…
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Some 40% of South African survey participants are familiar with the concept of Web3 and a further 80% believe the technology backing cryptocurrencies can “transform or fully rebuild the financial system,” according to the findings of a Consensys survey. However, as much as 59% believe scams are among the main barriers stopping many from dabbling…
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In June 2023, the sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) experienced a decline of 4.3% compared to the previous month. The latest figures show a slide from $739.50 million recorded in May to $707.70 million in June. June 2023 Sees a Slip in NFT Sales Data from cryptoslam.io reveals that NFT sales in the previous month…
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On June 26, 2023, the number of Bitcoin-based Ordinal inscriptions surpassed 14 million, just six days after exceeding 13 million. Inscription activity has continued to rise since then. In addition to text, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and fungible BRC20 tokens, Ordinal inscription technology has ushered in a new naming standard called Sats Names, built on top…
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Luxury fashion house Dior has unveiled a new line of men’s sneakers that leverages the Ethereum blockchain to offer a matching non-fungible token (NFT). The sneakers, called the B33, are part of Dior’s Men’s Fall 2023 collection and were designed by Dior Menswear artistic director Kim Jones, the company said in a Friday tweet. … Read More: Luxury Fashion House Dior Embraces Ethereum…
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Inspired by Bitcoin Ordinals inscriptions, Ethscriptions offer a new way to mint NFTs on Ethereum. Ethereum users have been given another way to create nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets on the blockchain with the launch of a new protocol. Launched on June 17 the protocol, dubbed “Ethscriptions,” is a nod to the Bitcoin…
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Amidst the buzz and persistent interest surrounding Bitcoin-derived Ordinal inscriptions, the co-founder of the Capsule 21 podcast introduced Ethscriptions, an analogous innovation that harnesses the power of the Ethereum blockchain. Ethscriptions, as described on the online platform ethscriptions.com, is a “new way of creating and sharing digital artifacts on Ethereum using transaction calldata.” From Bitcoin…
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As of June 18, the latest figures reveal over 12.49 million Ordinal inscriptions have been recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain. The inscription trend has yielded substantial gains for bitcoin miners, who have accumulated 1,732 BTC equivalent to $46 million using today’s exchange rates. However, the BRC20 economy, experiencing a significant decline in value, has suffered…
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