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Bitcoin’s NFT Hype Attracts Interest of BSV Developer Twetch

Twetch has already built a suite of NFT apps on the Bitcoin SV blockchain. So the new push by Ordinals to bring NFTs to the Bitcoin blockchain looks like an opportunity for expansion. CoinDesk Editor at Large Christie Harkin joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss.

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Rihanna Song Offered as NFT With Royalty Sharing Ahead of Super Bowl

A popular song released by music artist Rihanna was offered as a non-fungible token (NFT) through Web3 music startup anotherblock on Thursday, allowing holders to receive partial streaming royalties. The NFT drop comes ahead of Rihanna's Super Bowl LVII halftime performance on Sunday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move bringing together the worlds of crypto, sports, and entertainment.

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Luxury Brand Hermès Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against ‘Metabirkin’ NFT Creator

After several days of deliberation, the nine-person jury in the copyright infringement trial between Hèrmes and non-fungible token (NFT) artist Mason Rothschild ruled Wednesday in favor of the French luxury brand. The jury also decided the NFTs were not protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, as Rothschild's lawyers had argued during the trial. Enclave Markets General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Olta Andoni discusses the verdict.

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Bitcoin Network Activity Sees Uptick Amid Ordinals Protocol Popularity: Report

Network activity on the Bitcoin blockchain has hit a level not seen since China banned crypto miners in May 2021, according to data from CryptoQuant. The uptick stems from the popularity of the Ordinals protocol, which allows NFTs to be stored on Bitcoin. Okcoin Chief Operating Officer Jason Lau reacts to the report.

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Hermès Wins Lawsuit Against 'MetaBirkin' Artist: What Does This Mean for the NFT Market?

French luxury brand Hermès won a landmark trademark lawsuit against "Metabirkin" NFT artist Mason Rothschild. Enclave Markets General Counsel Olta Andoni weighs in on the outcome and compares the trademark dispute to Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans artwork, noting "there's a lot more artistic relevance there."

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Legal Expert on Future of NFT Trademark Law

A Manhattan federal jury concluded that non-fungible token (NFT) artist Mason Rothschild's "Metabirkin" NFT collection violated Hermès' trademark rights. "Just because you are creating digital art doesn't mean no consumer protections are applicable," Enclave Markets General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Olta Andoni said.

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We're Experimenting With What Is Possible for Bitcoin: Luxor Technologies CEO

Independent developer Udi Wertheimer claims he minted a giant image of what appears to be a bald, bearded wizard donning sunglasses and promoting “magic internet JPEGs” on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Ordinals protocol. The block that minted the non-fungible token (NFT) was mined by bitcoin mining firm Luxor Technologies, which said it was “the largest Bitcoin block” ever mined. Luxor Technologies CEO Nick Hansen joins the conversation. Plus, insights into the bitcoin mining services firm starting the industry's first unified marketplace for new mining machines so buyers and sellers can directly connect through a request-for-quote system.

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Yuga Labs Reaches Settlement With Ryder Ripps Collaborator in Bored Ape NFTs Trademark Lawsuit

Yuga Labs, the parent company of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT project, has reached a settlement with Thomas Lehman, who built websites and smart contracts for Ryder Ripp's copycat project "RR/BAYC." Leichtman Law PLLC Managing Partner David Leichtman discusses the details of the settlement, sharing insights into the trademark and copyright considerations for digital collectibles. Plus, his take on the Hermès vs. MetaBirkin trial.

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Bitcoin Network's Block Size Outlook

New Fundstrat data shows Bitcoin's mean block size has increased since the Ordinals protocol, which allows for NFTs to be stored on Bitcoin's blockchain, started to gain traction towards the end of January. Separately, the Bitcoin Lightning Network has reached an all-time high in terms of capacity, or the amount of bitcoin locked in payment channels, according to The Block. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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