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Blur Becomes Second-Largest NFT Marketplace Based on 24-Hour Trading Volume
New NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace Blur conducted 1,160 ETH of single-day trading on its platform, according to Dune Analytics, placing it just behind OpenSea on 24-hour trading volume. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of NFT marketplaces as competition heats up.

Federal Indictment of Former OpenSea Exec Can Proceed
A court refused to dismiss the insider trading case against former OpenSea exec Nate Chastain and a federal indictment can proceed. "The Hash" panel discusses the memos filed by Chastain regarding the violation of his rights and how this crypto insider trading case might proceed.

NFT Creators Have Made a Total of $1.8B in Royalties: Report
A report from Galaxy Digital shows that Ethereum-based NFT creators have made $1.8 billion worth of royalties to date from marketplaces like OpenSea. Galaxy Digital’s Research Associate Salmaan Qadir breaks down the new report.

Magic Eden Dominance has Wavered
Magic Eden's dominance as an NFT marketplace in the Solana ecosystem has wavered since the introduction of zero-royalty marketplaces. Galaxy Digital Research Associate Salmaan Qadir breaks down its dominance over time compared to other marketplaces like OpenSea, HadeSwap and more.

OpenSea Exec Feeling ‘Bullish’ Despite Crypto Winter
Anne Fauvre-Willis, VP of special projects at OpenSea, discusses how NFT marketplaces are surviving during a crypto winter. "We feel really bullish about where we are," she said.

OpenSea to Support Ethereum Roll-Up Arbitrum
NFT marketplace OpenSea announced Tuesday that it’s planning to support Arbitrum in an effort to give customers "access to the NFTs they want on the chains they prefer." Anne Fauvre-Willis, VP of special projects at OpenSea, discusses the offering and the marketplace's plan to incorporate more NFT collections minting on other platforms.

OpenSea Exec’s Outlook on NFT Marketplace Amid Crypto Winter
OpenSea, the largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace by volume, announced Tuesday that it’s planning to support Arbitrum, allowing creators to list NFTs minted on the Ethereum roll-up. Anne Fauvre-Willis, VP of special projects at OpenSea, joins “First Mover” to discuss the offering and her NFT marketplace outlook during crypto winter. Plus, OpenSea’s strategy to stay competitive in a growing NFT space.

NFT Markets Aren’t Immune to ‘Spooked’ Buyers: Quadency CEO
NFT platform Opensea saw daily trading volume plummet by 98% since its peak. Quadency founder and CEO Rosh Singh says “people are spooked” by the cascading bankruptcies and liquidity crisis in the broader crypto markets.

NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Announces Ethereum Expansion
Solana-based non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Magic Eden is integrating Ethereum NFTs, taking another swing at OpenSea and embracing Ethereum’s top heavy NFT ecosystem. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in the NFT marketplace rivalry.

OpenSea Lays Off 20% of its Staff Amid Crypto Winter
NFT marketplace OpenSea has laid off about 20% of its staff as it prepares for the possibility of an extended crypto downturn. "The Hash" squad discusses the outlook for digital collectibles and the crypto job market amid an industry-wide wave of layoffs and hiring freezes.
