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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has ceased non-fungible token (NFT) transfers on its iOS wallet app, blaming Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) due to its strict new restrictions regarding NFTs. Using Apple software to pay its gas fees would subject such revenues to Apple's 30% app tax,...

As a two-time Grammy Award-winning producer, Ramon "Illmind" Ibanga Jr. has an impeccable resume in the music world. He has co-writing credits on legendary labels such as Def Jam, Aftermath and Cash Money. He has worked with Drake, Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, J...

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) Chain will incorporate its non-fungible tokens (NFT) onto NFT marketplace OpenSea's Seaport protocol. The move will make it possible for BNB Chain producers who want to display and sell digital collectibles on OpenSea's marketplace to receive multiple creator rewards,...

Miami Art Week and Art Basel kick off this week, and the enormous gathering is expected to show the growth of digital art and Web3 evolution inside the art sector. Here is a look at some of the top events happening at Art Basel Miami in 2022, with a focus on those connected to non-fungible...

One of the most recognizable NFT collections of the last year are Pudgy Penguins. A transaction in April 2022 saw ownership of Pudgy Penguins change hands, with entrepreneur Luca Schnetzler (aka Luca Netz) taking control of the project. Netz will be speaking at Benzinga’s Future of Crypto...

Many well-known cryptocurrencies had impressive runs in 2021. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) was a big gainer in 2021 going from $737.71 to $3,682.63. Here’s a look at how Ethereum has done since the launch of one of the biggest and most well-known NFT collections of all time. What Happened:...

One of the greatest Thanksgiving Day traditions will become more connected to the world of non-fungible tokens for a second straight year. Here are the details. What Happened: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade has been a staple in American history with 95 years of the New York-based parade...

A leading video game company has made changes to its rules of operation to prevent the utilization of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). What Happened: Rockstar Games, a unit of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), is banning the use of cryptocurrencies and NFTs from its servers. The move follows...

With recent struggles for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), a former CEO is being brought in to help steer the company forward. Could that next phase of growth include a deeper connection in the world of Web3? What Happened: Disney announced on Sunday that CEO Bob Chapek has stepped down and is...

One of the most popular soccer players of all time is launching his first non-fungible token collection Friday. Here are the details on the drop. What Happened: First announced in June, Cristiano Ronaldo signed a partnership with cryptocurrency platform Binance. The company said it would provide...

Pop star Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT is down 88% amid the FTX contagion (CRYPTO: FTT) spread that sent shockwaves to the overall crypto market. What Happened: In January 2022, Bieber purchased a Bored Ape NFT for 500 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) — the equivalent of $1,311,170 based on...

One of the world’s largest video game companies could be getting into the non-fungible token sector. The move could represent increased use cases and utility for the digital assets. What Happened: New documents show that PlayStation maker Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) has applied for patents...

A pair of Birkenstock sandals worn by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: APPL) co-founder Steve Jobs throughout his life has been auctioned off for $218,750. Included in the deal was an NFT featuring Steve Jobs' sandals, minted on Polygon (CRYPTO: MATIC) blockchain. What Happened: Julien’s Auctions...

One of the greatest football players of all time has been a vocal supporter of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens. With a link to the recent FTX bankruptcy, the NFL player made a social media pivot. What Happened: NFL superstar Tom Brady is no stranger to the world of cryptocurrency and NFTs....

A leading non-fungible token and Web3 company announced an acquisition Monday that could help power its ambitions for the metaverse. The acquisition also brings one of the biggest names in the NFT space into the company’s ecosystem. What Happened: Yuga Labs announced it was acquiring...