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Katy Perry Will Launch a Line of NFTs With Theta Labs

Katy Perry Will Launch a Line of NFTs With Theta Labs

Key Takeaways Katy Perry is launching a line of collectible crypto tokens, or NFTs. These NFTs will be produced in partnership with Theta Labs; Perry will also acquire stake in Theta as part of the deal. Celebrity NFTs have become a notable trend in recent months. Pop music artist Katy Perry has announced that she […]
World Wide Web NFT Sells for $5.4 Million at Sotheby’s

World Wide Web NFT Sells for $5.4 Million at Sotheby’s

Key Takeaways A digital NFT version of Tim Berners-Lee’s source code for the World Wide Web has sold for $5.4 million. Berners-Lee created the token on Ethereum earlier this month. Sotheby’s handled the sale; it has also auctioned other NFTs and accepted cryptocurrency as payment for other items. Tim Berners-Lee’s tokenized source code for the […]
Twitter Releasing Set of Ethereum NFTs

Twitter Releasing Set of Ethereum NFTs

Twitter jumps on the NFT bandwagon.  Twitter Releases First NFTs Twitter is entering the NFT space.  The social media website teased seven pieces it would be releasing in a series of tweets from its official account Wednesday. In the initial post announcing the drop, Twitter’s team wrote that it would be releasing “140 free NFTs […]
HSBC Joins UAE’s KYC Blockchain Platform  

HSBC Joins UAE’s KYC Blockchain Platform  

HSBC, a Hong Kong-based multinational bank, has become the first foreign entity to join United Arab Emirates’ Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Blockchain Platform.  HSBC Joins UAE’s KYC-Program  HSBC has joined UAE’s Blockchain Platform. The Dubai Economy’s media office announced the partnership in a Wednesday blog post.  The KYC platform is a state-sponsored program initiated by UAE’s government […]
NYDIG Launches Bitcoin Trading for 650 U.S. Banks

NYDIG Launches Bitcoin Trading for 650 U.S. Banks

Key Takeaways NYDIG is partnering with digital payment giant NCR to create a mobile app where U.S. bank customers can buy cryptocurrencies. More than 650 banks have already agreed to link to the platform as they see massive outflows to cryptocurrency exchanges. The assets will be kept in custody by digital asset manager NYDIG. Digital […]
Was the Dfinity Team Responsible for ICP’s 95% Crash?

Was the Dfinity Team Responsible for ICP’s 95% Crash?

Key Takeaways Dfinity’s native token ICP dropped 95% from its highs in the space of a few weeks. Independent research from Arkham reveals that the Dfinity Foundation may have dumped tokens on retail while blocking early investors from selling. The founders have denied the allegations and blamed market euphoria and a general correction in crypto […]
YouTuber Sent Dogecoin to Space In Elon Musk Tribute

YouTuber Sent Dogecoin to Space In Elon Musk Tribute

Key Takeaways YouTube channel host Reid Williamson launched a novelty Dogecoin token into the atmosphere this week. Williamson used a weather balloon, a tank of helium, and a GPS tracker to carry out the launch of the coin. The project was a tribute to SpaceX CEO and Dogecoin proponent Elon Musk, who celebrated his 50th […]
Coinbase to Start Offering 4% Yield on USDC

Coinbase to Start Offering 4% Yield on USDC

This Exchange News was brought to you by OKCoin, our preferred Exchange Partner. Coinbase will launch a new savings product on its platform offering 4% APY on USDC.  Coinbase Rolls Out 4% Yield Coinbase is offering 4% yield on USDC through its new savings product, the exchange announced Tuesday.  In the announcement, the company states […]
Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen Back FTX Exchange

Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen Back FTX Exchange

Key Takeaways Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen will become stakeholders in the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Brady has been particularly vocal about his interest in crypto, recently adopting the laser eyes trend for his Twitter profile picture. FTX has engaged in several major partnerships in recent months as the firm attempts to break into the mainstream. […]
Ethereum Analytics Firm Nansen Completes $12M Raise

Ethereum Analytics Firm Nansen Completes $12M Raise

This news was brought to you by ANKR, our preferred DeFi Partner. Ethereum analytics firm Nansen has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.  Nansen Partners with a16z Nansen has completed its second funding round in less than a year.  The blockchain analytics firm announced it had secured a […]