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Touchdown: How ex-NFL players are helping college athletes score with NFTs

As the NFT market slumps, some savvy former American footballers and their business partners have been spurred to push the technology’s potential.

The ‘CryptoArt’ Movement — It all started with Pepe | NFT Moments in History Ep. 7

Forkast x CryptoSlam! are proud to present Moments in NFT History — an explainer video series hosted by Forkast’s Joel Flynn that gives you a front-row seat to history-in-the-making. NFTs are defining what an artistic piece is in the digital age by allowing artists to open brand new frontiers and pushing the boundaries to challenge […]

NFTs are democratizing content creator revenue | The Great Disruption Ep. 12

Did you know that artists received about 12% of the music industry’s 2017 revenue? The other 88% was swallowed by record labels, managers, and numerous other business intermediaries. Can blockchain decentralize the music industry and drive more artist empowerment? Find out in this Forkast video explainer.  What you’ll learn: How non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be […]

CryptoPunks —  The ultimate profile picture flex | NFT Moments in History Ep. 6

Forkast x CryptoSlam! are proud to present Moments in NFT History — an explainer video series hosted by Forkast’s Joel Flynn that gives you a front-row seat to history-in-the-making. CryptoPunks is one of the most popular NFTs. Some argue that it’s the collection that started the entire NFT movement.  Watch and learn how these pixelated […]

China’s ‘Instagram’ gets into virtual fashion with users strutting NFT clothes

Will fashion shows move from Paris and Tokyo catwalks to potential audiences of millions in the metaverse? China’s Xiaohongshu social media site is testing the idea.

MAS mulls crypto limits; Pacquiao’s Pacman NFTs

Singapore’s monetary authority mulls on crypto limits. Meanwhile, Manny Pacquiao drops his NFT collection despite the crypto winter.

Crypto winter hits NFTs; Three Arrows Capital files for bankruptcy

Three Arrows Capital files for bankruptcy in the US. Meanwhile, SBF and FTX agrees deal with option to buy for up to US$240 million.

Monthly NFT sales fall below US$1 billion for first time in 12 months

Crypto industry sales are slumping, but it’s not just hedge funds and lenders that have been hit hard by the crypto winter. The NFT industry has also begun to feel the chill.

As the frenzy fades, what value do NFTs really have?

With NFT trading volumes slumping and regulators stepping in, Vignesh Sundaresan, who paid US$69 million for a Beeple artwork, shares his views on the space.

Garbage Pail Kids — NFTs 80’s legacy | NFT Moments in History Ep. 5

Forkast x CryptoSlam! are proud to present Moments in NFT History — an explainer video series hosted by Forkast’s Joel Flynn that gives you a front-row seat of history-in-the-making. The Covid-driven NFT boom paved the way for businesses to explore alternative blockchains as Ethereum gas fees soared to eye-watering heights.  At the forefront of that […]

Covid-19 — lockdowns and the NFT boom | NFT Moments in History Ep. 4

Forkast x CryptoSlam! are proud to present Moments in NFT History — an explainer video series hosted by Forkast’s Joel Flynn that gives you front-row seats of history-in-the-making. The Covid-19 pandemic will go down as one of the most siloed years to live through in recent memory. But for NFTs, those were the days — […]

Calls for policing NFTs gain ground as fraud cases rise

A perceived failure to address increasing fraud in the NFT industry prompts calls for regulation and the adoption of a more centralized approach to weed out bad actors.

NFT fraud in focus; Bybit job cuts

Crypto exchange ByBit lays off 30% of its staff. And as the NFT market grows, how do we combat against scams?

Tax, bear market temper India’s enthusiasm for NFTs

High taxes amid a bear market are tempering the enthusiasm for NFTs among Indians. But industry participants expect the country’s unique cultural and demographic characteristics to provide a long-term fillip to the industry.

You can’t spell nonprofit without ‘NFT’

More than a passing fad, NFTs can empower philanthropic organizations in ways never thought possible before, writes Nick Lynch of Collidescope.io.

MLB Champions — Sport’s big NFT pitch | NFT Moments in History Ep. 03

Forkast x CryptoSlam! is proud to present Moments in NFT History — an explainer video series hosted by Forkast’s Joel Flynn, that gives you a front-row seat of history-in-the-making. In Episode Three, we take a look at how NFTs are loading the bases in the world of sports. Here’s how MLB Champions hit a home […]

NFTs make the jump: The First Unicorns | NFT Moments in History Ep. 02

Forkast x CryptoSlam! is proud to present Moments in NFT History — a new video series hosted by Forkast’s Joel Flynn, that gives you a front-row seat of history-in-the-making. In Episode Two, we take a look at the aftermath of the CryptoKitties craze — this time, it’s NFT unicorns. Watch and learn, and you might […]

Binance claps back; Hong Kong scrutinizes NFTs

Leading crypto exchange Binance swats away double-helping of allegations. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s regulator scrutinises NFTs.

CryptoKitties: The original NFT cat craze | NFT Moments in History Ep. 01

Forkast x CryptoSlam! is proud to present Moments in NFT History — a new video series hosted by Forkast’s Joel Flynn, that gives you a front row seat of history-in-the-making. In Episode One, we take you back in recent times. Not only were CryptoKitties cute and unique, but their rise to fame foreshadowed the budding NFT craze to […]

Looking to invest in vintage wine? There’s an NFT coming for that

Startup platform Farandole has a plan to transform the traditional wine industry with NFTs, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Singapore court’s blocking of NFT transfer tests legal oversight

In an exclusive interview with Forkast, the lawyer representing the claimant discusses what the result means for NFTs and digital ownership.

How Yuga Labs’ NFT sale failed to put its community first

The ‘virtual land’ sale that broke Ethereum was also a fiasco for buyers. Should Yuga Labs have seen it coming and taken preventative action?

China’s diktat against NFT flipping spawns an ingenious industry

Despite Beijing’s rhetoric against speculation in non-fungible tokens, some in mainland China are trading on WeChat groups, spawning an industry that caters to the fervor over the asset class.

Global NFT Sales Rise; Hong Kong Embraces NFTs

Bitcoin falls as Nasdaq hits its worst drop since 2020. Meanwhile, NFT exhibitions are popping up in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong retail, art hub rolls out the carpet for NFTs. What would Bruce Lee think?

Hong Kong’s K11 retail and art complex is host to three events to showcase the new, wild and expensive world of non-fungible tokens as (debatable) art.

Bumper April helps NFTs break out of bear-market territory

The non-fungible token market posted a strong bounceback in April. As one industry watcher tells Forkast, the nature of the rebound points to more room for recovery.

NFT-backed loans gain traction, but what are the risks?

Non-fungible token financing is still at a nascent stage and comes with significant risks for lenders and borrowers.

Bitcoin’s role in a recession; Virtual NFT vacations

KakaoBank reviews a partnership with a local crypto exchange. Meanwhile, an Indian travel company launches NFTs of travel landmarks.

Otherdeeds NFT sale puts Ethereum scalability in glaring spotlight

Top blockchain and crypto news: Otherdeeds debacle stings with gas fee spike. Algorand scores World Cup deal. Will China be forced to embrace Bitcoin?

FastForkast headlines

Shanghai turns to metaverse, NFTs to counter lockdown economic fallout

Tencent shuts down one of its NFT marketplaces

Hyundai Motor runs NFT memberships for new IONIQ 6 EV

Bored Apes, Sneaky Vampire NFT Champagne sold for US$2.5 mln

NFTs, metaverse, blockchain, Web3 included in Shanghai’s five-year plan

NFT gallery drops on Tencent’s SEA music app JOOX

GameStop NFT marketplace goes live, gets closer to Web3 gaming

CrossTower in pact with Ripple to offer NFTs on XRP Ledger

PSG sells US$220,000 NFT tickets for first Japan tour in 27 years

China’s BSN says daily NFT transactions surpass Ethereum

Polium’s NFT/Web3 game console plan meets with plenty of skepticism

Tencent’s music app tests NFT avatars, virtual music room

Can Cardano pack a punch with Pacquiao NFTs?

S.Korean dancer NO:ZE uses NFTs to safeguard choreography IP

China’s Ant Group, Tencent, Baidu, JD.com push for NFT self-regulation

China’s alcohol lobby group seeks to standardize liquor NFTs

Chinese marketplace repurchases NFTs, citing uncertain policies

S.Korea’s Korbit issues employee IDs in CryptoPunk-like NFTs

Kakao’s Klaytn partners with OpenSea for NFT expansion in Asia

eBay acquires NFT marketplace KnownOrigin

Chinese NFT platform apologizes for using Hong Kong movie star Louis Koo’s images

Storm in a teacup? WeChat bans account for flipping NFTs

NFTs in China must be reviewed: China media watchdog

Manny Pacquiao is launching NFTs in memory of dog ‘Pacman’

Steph Curry, Jaylen Brown NBA Top Shot NFTs to be on China public auction

Alibaba Cloud launches service to build NFT marketplaces

Hyundai Card building its first NFT marketplace and wallet service

Illuvium elevates Immutable X NFT sales

Hong Kong says NFTs on certain assets may class as regulated securities

Kanye West changes anti-NFT stance, files to trademark YEEZUS name

Goblintown NFTs notch up over US$10 mln in sales over 24 hours

Sophia the Robot launches ‘Baby Singularities’ NFT collection on OpenSea

Sellers of Solana NFTs outpace buyers in May

Prada is pioneering its first solo NFT drop Timecapsule

Tezos, generative NFTs take spotlight at Art Basel, Hong Kong

NFTs based on late Qing dynasty painter Wu Changshuo’s artwork sell out

Chinese stock image agency VCG tests NFT marketplace

Non-Fungible Man NFT hero coming to Comic Con India

Moonbirds NFTs drained in US$1.5 mln phishing scam

Getty Images to launch NFT marketplace with Candy Digital

Instagram to support NFTs for crypto art

Coinbase NFT marketplace is now open to all

Wildlife conservatory Australia Zoo announces NFT project with Algorand