Author: Jeremy Ryan

NFT A popular NFT influencer on Twitter, “NFT God,” saw his entire digital livelihood violated because he clicked on a phishing ad link on Google. The influencer said he lost a life-changing amount of his net worth to the hackers. His problems started when he downloaded open broadcaster software (OBS) to his desktop computer via a sponsored link on Google. Unknown to him, he had downloaded phishing malware instead. OBS is an industry-standard video streaming software that would have allowed him to stream directly from his computer. NFT God said he wanted to live stream some video games to his…

NFT Warren Sapp partners with DOP3 club NFT. Sapp to launch an NFT collection on XinFin Digital Contract (XDC). NFTs have promising results in the future. Warren Sapp, an American football player who formerly played defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Warren recently stated in a tweet that he will be collaborating with the DOP3 Club NFT, which is a multi-chain and cross-chain Non-Fungible Token (NFT) project minting exclusive collections across every significant blockchain. Moreover, the launch of an exclusive NFT collection on the XDCNFT network is currently being coordinated by Warren in collaboration with the NFT platform.…

VanEck, one of the first firms in the world to ever file for a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), is not giving up on its plans to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States.The firm has refiled an application for a physically-backed Bitcoin ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Filed on June 24, VanEck’s latest Bitcoin ETF application comes months after the SEC rejected its previous spot Bitcoin ETF request on November 12, 2021. The securities regulator based its decision on the ETF on its alleged inability to meet standards to protect investors and the public interest…

Skybridge Capital chief executive Anthony Scaramucci is now convinced that collapsed crypto exchange FTX committed wrongdoing. Scaramucci had previously refrained from accusing FTX of crimes, saying he wanted to hold back from claiming they perpetuated “fraud” because it’s “actually a legal term.” But he now tells CNBC he thinks says it’s “very clear” FTX committed fraud. FTX purchased a 30% stake in Skybridge, an alternative investments firm, back in September. Scaramucci tells CNBC that Skybridge can buy back the stake but acknowledges that it will probably take months to facilitate the deal. “We’re waiting for the clearance from the bankruptcy…

NFT The Shiboshi Club and Bugatti Group had the internet abuzz on Sunday with their latest collaboration, an NFT mint collection. In just four minutes, the Shiboshi and Bugatti Group managed to sell out their special NFT mint collection, according to a recent announcement. Nakalikes – a development studio built upon Web 3 technologies – was quick to comment on the strong demand for the NFT: “We are blown away by the incredible demand of the @shibtoken and @BugattiGroup NFT drop and humbled to have been a part of it. Sold out in a record-breaking 110 seconds!” The JV offered…

NFTs have been around for a while, but didn’t hit mainstream attention in 2021. However, between then and now, the market has grown remarkably. While they have exciting possibilities, they are popularly known for their expensive sales and celebrity adoption. Some NFTs have enjoyed more success than others and also racked in more money. PFP NFTs are currently the most popular NFTs. They have also enjoyed the most mainstream attention and population because of the massive sales. However, NFT artworks have equally enjoyed considerable success too.What are NFT artworks?NFT artworks are artworks turned into NFTs and placed on the blockchain. Transforming…

NFT The blue-chip NFT project Azuki has launched a virtual city called Hilumia. Hilumia boasts a toy store, arcade center, gym and even a romance competition called “Love Island.” The virtual city launched earlier this week to celebrate Azuki’s one-year anniversary, and the project’s trading volume spiked 86% on the day of the announcement, according to the NFT data tracker CryptoSlam. “Hilumia is an interactive virtual city that is shaped by the community and will expand over time,” the firm told The Block, adding that its native Physical Backed Token (PBT) threads its ecosystem together. “PBT will also play a…

As if sharpened by the arrival of the new year, many NFT projects have dusted off the memory of the previous 12 months to get 2023 off to a roaring start. As a result, pack-leader, the Bored Ape Yacht Club has dropped a mystifying selection of new lore, gamification and NFTs. Not to be overshadowed by the Yuga Labs onslaught however, fellow blue-chip stalwart, Azuki, has unveiled its brand-new community centered metropolis.A Home Away from HomeJust like the ronin of old, the Azuki have found themselves wandering the wilderness with no place to call home. Destined to roam the blockchain…

Blockchain App-specific blockchains, or appchains, are specifically designed to support the creation and deployment of decentralized applications (DApps). In an appchain, each app runs on its separate blockchain, linked to the main chain. This allows for greater scalability and flexibility, as each app can be customized and optimized for its specific use case. Appchains are also an alternative solution for scalability to modular blockchains or layer-2 protocols. Appchains present similar characteristics to modular blockchains, as it is a type of blockchain architecture that separates the data, transaction processing and consensus processing elements into distinct modules that can be combined in…

Blockchain ImmutableX, the Layer 2 scaling solution used for NFT projects on Ethereum, announced that Tiny Colony, the Pixelated ecosystem originally built on the Solana blockchain, is migrating to ImmutableX, dubbed “Tinyverse”, with new features. Notably, the platform discussed in detail the transformation Tiny Colony would embrace after migrating to ImmutableX: “Using our powerful ZK-rollup technology, Tiny Colony will empower players with full ownership of their in-game digital assets as fully-carbon neutral NFTs, all while leveraging the security of the Ethereum blockchain”. In addition, ImmutableX cited that the platform would provide the Solana game “a seamless, gas-free trading experience”, facilitating…