NFT

Indian Railways issues NFT-based train tickets

January 14, 2025 1 min read

Indian Railways is set to introduce NFT-based train tickets for the MahaKumbh Mela 2025, collaborating with Chaincode Consulting. These tickets, minted on the Polygon blockchain, enhance the travel experience for millions attending this significant Hindu pilgrimage. The MahaKumbh Mela occurs every 144 years in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage of Humanity. The use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for ticketing combines tradition with modern

Leading NFT marketplace OpenSea data breach exposes over 7M email addresses

January 14, 2025 1 min read

In June 2022, OpenSea, a leading NFT marketplace, experienced a significant data breach. A Customer.io employee accidentally exposed over seven million email addresses of OpenSea users. Initially, OpenSea informed users about the breach, but the complete list of affected emails was released later. This leak poses a serious risk as scammers may target these users. The leaked emails include addresses from notable figures and organizations in the cryptocurrency sector, making

Donald Trump unveils his “Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards” on Bitcoin Ordinals

January 10, 2025 1 min read

Donald Trump has introduced a new NFT collection called “Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards” on the Bitcoin network using the Ordinals protocol. This initial batch consists of 160 cards, with plans for a total of 200. Buyers can obtain 100 cards from the “Mugshot Edition” through the Magic Eden marketplace by linking their Bitcoin wallets. This collection marks Trump’s first NFT project on Bitcoin, following previous releases like the “Trump

Get 150% More BDAG Coins with BlockDAG’s BLACKFRIDAY150 Bonus; A Closer Look At Fantom & Polkadot Price Rallies 

November 28, 2024 4 mins read

Optimism is running high in the crypto market this month, with multiple projects making headlines for their impressive performance and milestones. Fantom’s price surged by 21% ahead of its much-anticipated Sonic mainnet launch, sparking bullish sentiment. Similarly, Polkadot’s surge gained momentum after an integration with Cardano, highlighting its role in advancing blockchain collaboration. Meanwhile, BlockDAG (BDAG) has become the most popular presale cryptocurrency, raising over $150 million and selling over

ApeExpress Launches on ApeChain: $BORED Reaches $22 Million Market Cap Shortly After Debut

October 22, 2024 2 mins read

ApeExpress has officially launched on ApeChain, offering a streamlined platform for users to create and deploy tokens quickly, tapping into meme culture and emerging trends. This new service allows anyone to launch tokens with ease, enhancing accessibility within the Yuga Labs ecosystem. $BORED Among Top Tokens Launched on ApeExpress One of the first tokens to debut on ApeExpress, $BORED has gained significant traction. Initially priced at $0.002, $BORED experienced rapid

US regulators just shut down a bank in Oklahoma

October 21, 2024 1 min read

In a significant move, financial regulators have closed the First National Bank of Lindsay in Oklahoma, marking the second bank failure in the U.S. this year. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) took this action after uncovering misleading bank records and signs of fraud that had severely impacted the bank’s financial stability. The OCC determined that the bank was not in a sound condition to operate, revealing

Coinbase launches a $6M fund to support NFT projects against SEC scrutiny

September 15, 2024 1 min read

Coinbase’s political advocacy group, Stand With Crypto, has established the Creator Legal Defense Fund to promote non-fungible token (NFT) initiatives. The $6 million fund, funded by venture capital firm a16z and NFT marketplace OpenSea, is in reaction to increased regulatory scrutiny, including a Wells notice issued to OpenSea by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund’s goal is to defend the crypto community and urge creators to resist “misguided

Blockchain Life 2024 in Dubai: Top Companies and Key Industry Figures Gather in the World Crypto Capital

September 3, 2024 1 min read

On October 22-23, Dubai will host the 13th international forum Blockchain Life 2024 – one of the largest global events in the field of web3, cryptocurrencies, and mining. The forum will feature over 10,000 leading experts, crypto entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts from 120 countries. Participants and speakers will discuss earning strategies, current issues of crypto market development and new trends ahead of the bull cycle. Among the speakers at the forum:

The US SEC approves the first-ever Ethereum ETF, marking a major milestone

July 23, 2024 1 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the inaugural Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), representing a noteworthy achievement for both Ethereum and the cryptocurrency sector. This clearance signifies the increasing recognition and endorsement by institutions, enabling investors to participate in Ethereum directly through a regulated financial product. Companies such as 21Shares, Bitwise Asset Management Inc., BlackRock Inc., Invesco Ltd., Franklin Templeton, Fidelity Investments, and VanEck are anticipated to take part

A judge allows a class-action lawsuit against DraftKings over its NFTs to proceed

July 4, 2024 1 min read

A federal judge in the United States has denied DraftKings’ request to dismiss a class-action complaint brought by purchasers of the company’s Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The lawsuit alleges that DraftKings, together with its CEO, CFO, and president, have engaged in the sale of NFTs that should be classified as unregistered securities, so contravening federal securities laws. Justin Dufoe initiated the legal action in March 2023, contending that DraftKings’ NFTs meet

Digital collectibles on Bitcoin (BTC) reaches a milestone of over $4 billion

June 5, 2024 1 min read

Digital collectibles on Bitcoin reached a milestone despite a 54% drop in non-fungible token (NFT) sales in May. On June 4, NFT data tracker CryptoSlam reported an all-time high of over $4 billion in Bitcoin blockchain NFT sales. It comprised $3.97 billion in NFTs and $82 million in wash sales. The greatest 30-day sales volume of blockchain-based NFTs was $171 million for Bitcoin. Ethereum was next with $159 million, then

Transak Enables Fiat Purchases on VeChain’s NFT Marketplace Service, Supports Gresini Racing’s First Collection

April 29, 2024 3 mins read

Miami, Florida, April 29th, 2024 Transak’s NFT Checkout has made its way on VeChain’s Marketplace-as-a-Service (MaaS) (MaaS) platform. The partnership and consequent integration opened fiat-to-NFT purchases for the platform in over 160 countries and at a low purchasing limit of just $0.01 — an industry first rate. On the heels of the partnership, Gresini Racing offered the team’s NFTs on the platform, as a part of its collaboration with Transak. The partnership with Transak ensures the most