Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT Greg Solano, co-founder of Yuga Labs, doesn’t think the company’s most recent auction – its first-ever on the Bitcoin blockchain – is opening the door to scammers. “This only works because Yuga [Labs] is a trusted party and we could be depended on in this way,” Solano told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” on Tuesday. “It’s not something I would recommend to others.” On Monday, the parent company of popular non-fungible token (NFT) collection Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) closed its 24-hour TwelveFold auction in which it generated $16.5 million and awarded 288 NFTs to its top bidders. Miami-based Yuga…

In a recent announcement, the iconic Doodles NFT platform unveiled its latest project blueprint, the DoodleMap. As such, this masterplan will form the centerpiece of the Doodleverse, offering a unique and exciting glimpse into the future of NFT collectibles. The DoodleMap represents a detailed roadmap of the Doodles ecosystem, connecting all the different products and experiences it is creating. ????️ DOODLEMAP ????️It all starts with a doodle…Our mission is to inspire belief in the idea that doodling has the power to ignite our imagination and transport us to new realities. pic.twitter.com/meNV1iENE7— doodles (@doodles) March 3, 2023According to the original announcement,…

Orange Comet and AMC will release the next collection in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe with the official Mayfair Witches Pass, minting March 7 @ 11am PT / 2pm ET on OpenSea. The established partnership between the network and NFT studio continues to grow and enhance Rice’s darkly complex world of vampires, witches and all things supernatural, marking the beginning of a new ‘collect to earn’ journey within the wickedly witchy web3 world. The Mayfair Witches Pass is the key to enter Anne Rice’s virtual Immortal Universe, a community of conjurers, spiritualists, the undead, and other darkly beings who are open-minded, empowered,…

NFT If you were an Ethereum-based NFT bought or sold in the first week of March, there’s an 84% chance that you changed hands on the Blur marketplace, according to data from The Block. As recently as January those chances would have been closer to 43%, but in a little over two months, Blur’s marketshare has nearly doubled – overtaking rival OpenSea by double digits. Launched in October 2022 to much fanfare, Blur quickly became the third-largest NFT marketplace by volume in January, according to data from The Block. But the platform reached new heights this February after it launched…

Lawyers for Andrew Vara, the United States Trustee representing the interests of the Department of Justice in crypto exchange FTX’s bankruptcy proceedings, has filed an appeal against a federal judge’s denial of a motion appointing an independent examiner in the case.In a March 6 filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, the legal team petitioned to have the U.S. District Court consider an appeal of a February ruling from Judge John Dorsey. The federal judge said in a Feb. 15 hearing that he would deny a motion to appoint an examiner in the FTX bankruptcy case, saying…

CODAworx and Mad NFT have joined forces to launch CODAMADE, an innovative platform that bridges the physical public art world and the digital art sphere with the power of NFT technology. This platform connects creative professionals on a global public art network, utilizing innovative creative agency Mad’s expertise and technology to fabricate NFTs. CODAMADE leverages the CODAworx ecosystem to connect public artists with art collectors, ensuring that artists receive proceeds from selling their artwork in perpetuity.The partnership between CODAworx and Mad NFT is a game-changer in public art, creating a unique digital platform that celebrates creativity, collaboration and mutual support. The platform enables artists…

NFT Gmoney’s experience working with big brands has been a mixed bag. While the iconic NFT collector certainly sees opportunities for collaboration and innovation, he acknowledged that larger organizations can struggle to pivot quickly in the fast-moving NFT space. “There are certain things a legacy brand can’t do that a crypto-native brand can,” he told Decrypt at this year’s NFT Paris. “I can do stuff that a major brand can’t do because they’re too big.” The key to successful brand partnerships is being “as crypto-native as possible,” while still keeping in mind the brand’s goals and KPIs, he said. Nouns…

beginner Are you looking to start your trading journey, or enhance your trading strategy? If so, you will need to learn how to spot crypto chart patterns. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common chart patterns that traders use to make decisions. We will also provide examples of each pattern. So, if you’re ready to learn about crypto chart patterns, keep reading! What Are Chart Patterns? Chart patterns and trend lines are used in technical analysis to help identify potential trading opportunities. Traders use them to recognize turning points and strong reversals that could indicate buying…

American lawmakers and regulators continue to compete in their creative efforts to propose anything but comprehensive game rules for the crypto industry. Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal have penned a letter asking Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to deny young adults access to the firm’s metaverse platform. According to the two lawmakers, allowing teenagers between 13 and 17 years old entrance to the virtual environment posed “serious risks,” citing privacy concerns, eye strain and online bullying.Along with his colleague Jared Huffman, Markey also announced the reintroduction of the Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act in Congress. The bill would require crypto mining companies…

NFT Director Miguel Faus made headlines with his novel approach to funding his feature film “Calladita” by selling NFTs. But, he cautions, he “wouldn’t recommend” that other filmmakers duplicate his approach exactly because the Web3 filmmaking space has already moved on. “Our mint collection worked quite well, and we were able to fund the movie—but that’s over now,” he told Decrypt at the NFT Paris conference. “The space moves so rapidly, that model is gone,” he explained, adding that it’s important for filmmakers to take an open mind, innovate and iterate on what’s gone before. “This spirit of continuous innovation…