If NFTs are securities, then maybe OpenSea is an unregistered securities exchange. “Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea received a notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it intends to pursue an enforcement action, the company disclosed on […]
“This past October, Erick Calderon stood in front of a crowd in Marfa, the West Texas town beloved by artists, and attempted to explain, in a public town-hall meeting, his new venture: a showcase of N.F.T. art. … When Calderon […]
I think this is cool news because it demonstrates that the crypto world can manifest in real life. It’s not all just a bunch of gamblers trading BS tokens and NFTs back and forth! ~ learn more
“It all started with the first NFT ever created, called Quantum, which was minted by Kevin McCoy on Namecoin in 2014. But several other NFTs were launched on pre-Ethereum blockchains over the following years — for example, Spells of Genesis […]
This is an article from April 2021 about generative art titled: “Punks, Squiggles, and the Future of Generative Media.” Mostly, generative art has been linked to NFTs thus a wild money-grab. But there is a thread there that goes back […]
It was estimated to be worth $10 million. He did it to mint 10,000 NFTs. He only sold 4. | learn more
I learned this week that, “Contrary to expectations and popular belief, royalties are not enforced by an uncompromising golem on the blockchain. Royalties are voluntarily enforced by marketplaces.” This author proposes a solution. | learn more
The WSJ headline: “Three Years Ago, Her Art Sold for $400 at the Beach. Now It Fetches Up To $1.6 Million at Auction.” I am no art critic, but I feel it relevant to point out that she’s dating a […]
“The SEC is starting to take action while the scams are getting bolder. So enjoy a little Sunday school lesson in digital con artistry (and maybe a tiny bit of schadenfreude) as we highlight the 11 biggest crypto scams and […]
Beware the internet! “A fraudulent “mint” link was sent to followers. Some [Bored Ape Yacht Club owners] appear to have taken the bait.“ | learn more