Bitcoin Interest Declines, Rolling Stone Gets Into NFTs
China clampdown hits crypto media aggregator. Bitcoin interest declines. Rolling Stone magazine gets into NFTs. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Blockchain-Based Fantasy Soccer Platform Sorare to Raise $532M in Funding
According to an unconfirmed Business Insider report Wednesday, Paris-based digital soccer collectibles platform Sorare is expected to announce that it will receive $532 million in funding. This would allegedly represent the most significant capital raise in the history of France’s technology sector.
India Seeks Crypto Advice, K-Drama Joins NFT Bandwagon
Indian High Court seeks advice on crypto advertising disclaimers. Hong Kong customs make the first crypto-related money laundering bust. K-drama “Vincenzo” joins the NFT bandwagon. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Blockchain-Based Fantasy Soccer Platform Sorare to Raise $532M in Funding: Report
The NFT company’s valuation could exceed $3.8 billion, according to unnamed sources mentioned in a Business Insider article.
Axie Infinity's AXS Token Up 700% From June Lows
AXS is the governance token of the Axie Infinity platform, an Ethereum-based digital marketplace for the Axie Infinity game.
Nifty’s and Warner Bros. Team Up to Launch ‘Space Jam’ NFTs
A series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) marking the release of “Space Jam: A New Legacy” is to be launched on the new social platform Niftys.com in partnership with Warner Bros. Nifty’s Chief Legal Officer Olta Andoni discusses the launch as part of Nifty’s mission to be the first-ever NFT-focused social media platform.
ICICI Blocks Crypto Transfers, Korea Banks to Report Crypto Crime
India’s ICICI bank blocks international crypto transfers. Korea says banks must report crypto-related money laundering. Fears over plagiarism hit the NFT world. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Anheuser-Busch InBev Taps Vaynerchuk to Lead Beer Giant's 'Long-Term' NFT Play
The tie-up puts everything from ticketing to merchandise on the table for NFTs from the multinational suds conglomerate.
Damien Hirst's NFT Experiment Explores Burning Question
Buyers of Hirst’s “The Currency” have a year to decide whether to keep the physical artwork or the digital version. One will be burnt.
Korea Crypto Law Applies to Binance, Samsung Next Invests in Nifty’s
The head of Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) says crypto laws apply to Binance. Samsung Next invests in Nifty’s, and in a new series, Forkast News will examine how NFTs could revolutionize the music business. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”