Ex-OpenSea Staffer Charged in First NFT Insider Trading Case, Chipotle Taps Flexa for Crypto Payments
“The Hash” team discusses today’s top stories, including the first NFT insider trading case in the history of crypto, Gemini’s first massive layoff since 2014 and Chipotle’s partnership with Flexa for crypto payments.
'Goblintown' NFT Sales Boom Despite Market Downturn
NFT collection "Goblintown" is seeing its sales volume surge despite the recent downturn in the crypto market. "The Hash" hosts discuss what it means about the state of the NFT industry.
Beyond the Metaverse, NFT Art is Physically Coming to Life in the Real World
At a bright two floor physical exhibition at a gallery in Soho New York, SuperRare is bringing NFTs into the real world.
StepN Co-Founder Addresses Concerns Over Hit 'Move-to-Earn' NFT Game
StepN Co-Founder Yawn Rong shares insights into the pitch and concept for Stepn, the new Solana-based move-to-earn game that lets users buy and trade NFT sneakers, and rewards them for walking or running in the real world. Plus, addressing concerns the game is a "ponzi scheme" and its plans to effectively ban gameplay in China this July.
Terra 2.0 Delayed; India’s Non Fungible League
“Move-to-earn” app StepN to limit service in China. Can Terra 2.0 win back the trust of investors? Philippines eyes taxing crypto by 2024. Comic Con India to launch Non Fungible Man NFT hero. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
NFL Taps Mythical Games for First Play-to-Earn Venture
In partnership with Mythical Games, the National Football League (NFL) is launching its own play-to-earn game “NFL Rivals” to be released in 2023, kicked off by the sale of 32 franchise-themed NFTs. “The Hash” team discusses the NFL’s latest crypto push reimagining the future of sports and the fan experience.
How Charities Can Utilize NFTs to Maximize Fundraising
As digital assets continue to grow in popularity, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have proven themselves as useful to charitable causes for incentivizing donations and creating communities. “The Hash” group discusses how Web 3 can be embraced for philanthropy and addresses the barriers to entry for artists.
GameStop and eBay Jump into NFTs Despite Bear Market Concerns
Video game retailer GameStop (GME) has unveiled its own self-custodial Ethereum wallet for cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), while eBay released its debut digital asset collection through a partnership with Tezos and Polygon-based platform OneOf. “The Hash” group discusses why these two legacy brands have decided to enter Web 3 amid a bear market, referencing the underwhelming performance of Coinbase’s new NFT platform.
Huobi Exec on Crypto Markets, NFTs and Mining in China
Huobi Financial Officer Lily Zhang discusses her take on how Terra’s UST and LUNA crashes might affect upside potential in the crypto markets. Plus, insights into China’s “very hot” NFT market, the state of crypto mining in the country, and potential risks of listing Tron’s algorithmic stablecoin USDD on Huobi.
Morgan Stanley: NFTs Next to Watch After UST Collapse
In the wake of Terra’s UST and LUNA crash, Morgan Stanley says the most speculative and leveraged areas of crypto markets are now in focus, such as NFTs and digital land. “The Hash” team discusses the details of Morgan Stanley’s research report and what they might’ve gotten wrong.