Thailand has recently imposed restrictions on cryptocurrency trading. The South-east Asian nation’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented a ban on various types of blockchain currencies such as meme tokens and NFTs. According to the Thai SEC, the new rules aim to protect traders and users from cryptocurrencies that have “no clear target or substance” and […]
A week ago, eBay announced that payments with cryptocurrencies were under consideration. Now, the operator of one of the largest online marketplaces has decided to enable the buying and selling of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Will the technology make the leap into the mainstream? The U.S. company eBay recently enabled the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) […]
The blockchain technology has various use cases. Some of the largest fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Prada are now implementing blockchain solutions to authenticate their products in a more transparent way and prevent counterfeiting. The consortium plans to make their blockchain tool available to other luxury brands. The solution will provide their customers greater […]
In the first quarter, the crypto markets saw significant gains. Accordingly, it can be hard to keep track. The crypto market capitalization reached 2 trillion USD for the first time, while non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the Binance Smart Chain gained momentum. The world’s leading cryptocurrency aggregator publishes a 50-page report every quarter. In their latest analysis of […]
Just ahead of the Coinbase IPO at Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is also venturing into the crypto world. With the launch of its own non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the NYSE is trying to preserve the unique experience of some stock exchange listings. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is an institution steeped in […]
Contrary to what is portrayed in public debates and the media, neither the length of the Blockchain, nor the number of transactions have a major impact on energy consumption. An overview of the carbon footprint of Bitcoin, Ethereum and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Two distinct parts add up to the total consumption of Blockchains like Ethereum […]
A summarizing review of what has been happening at the crypto markets of the past week. A look at trending sectors, liquidity, volatility, spreads and more. The weekly report in cooperation with market data provider Kaiko. The last 7 days in the cryptomarkets: Price Movements: Bitcoin crossed $60k, a premium emerged on BTC-Euro markets, and […]
Conceptual artist and crypto-art/NFT pioneer Kevin Abosch made headlines across the globe in 2018 with his groundbreaking work IAMACOIN as the first person to tokenize himself in the form of 10 million ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. Kevin Abosch is a conceptual artist known for his works in photography, sculpture, installation, AI, blockchain and film. […]
Since 2019, the ability to create unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Ethereum has existed. Creating unique tokens and limited series has become much easier over time. This has led to an unstoppable trend in the digital art industry. But what are NFTs? Although the original concept for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) dates back to 2015, it […]
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique and cannot be replicated. As such, they are often used to digitally represent artwork on a Blockchain. The NFT market has been gaining momentum, especially in recent months, but there still exists much untapped potential. The market saw amazing growth last year, and not just by expanding use cases. Buyers […]
