Château d’Esclans and BlockBar Auctions First Garrus Rosé NFT
Château d’Esclans — a leader in rosé wine production and made popular for their wines such as Whispering Angel, Rock Angel and Les Clans—partners with BlockBar to auction the first NFT barrel of their renowned Garrus rosé.
BlockBar, a marketplace for authenticated wines and spirits, is organizing the auction and marks the combination of traditional winemaking with blockchain technology.
The 2023 vintage barrel of Garrus will be divided into four quarters with each representing 150L, or 200 standard 750ml bottles, which can be bottled in various formats including Magnums, Jeroboams, and six-liter Methuselahs.
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Château d’Esclans — a leader in rosé wine production and made popular for their wines such as Whispering Angel, Rock Angel and Les Clans—partners with BlockBar to auction the first NFT barrel of their renowned Garrus rosé.
BlockBar, a marketplace for authenticated wines and spirits, is organizing the auction and marks the combination of traditional winemaking with blockchain technology.
The 2023 vintage barrel of Garrus will be divided into four quarters with each representing 150L, or 200 standard 750ml bottles, which can be bottled in various formats including Magnums, Jeroboams, and six-liter Methuselahs.
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Apeiron Exposes $1M Prize-Packed NFT Gaming Tournament
The Ethereum-based NFT game Apeiron, developed by Foonie Magus, just unveiled its upcoming gaming tournament — ‘Apeiron Guild Wars 2024’.
Featuring rogue-lite dungeon card battles with nods to classic god games like ‘Populous‘ and ‘Black & White’, Apeiron offers a fast-paced gaming experience.
Launching on May 21, its Guild Wars event promises an exhilarating journey, boasting a staggering $1 million prize pool, comprising both USD and sought-after NFTs.
Guilds (teams) will engage in fierce competition for dominance until July 2. Then, the exhilarating SEA Invitational will take place from July 11 to 14, followed by the NA Invitational on July 18 to 21.
Following these intense online battles, the top 12 Guilds will convene in Hong Kong for the ultimate gaming showdown in Q3 2024, vying for the prestigious prizes.
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The Ethereum-based NFT game Apeiron, developed by Foonie Magus, just unveiled its upcoming gaming tournament — ‘Apeiron Guild Wars 2024’.
Featuring rogue-lite dungeon card battles with nods to classic god games like ‘Populous‘ and ‘Black & White’, Apeiron offers a fast-paced gaming experience.
Launching on May 21, its Guild Wars event promises an exhilarating journey, boasting a staggering $1 million prize pool, comprising both USD and sought-after NFTs.
Guilds (teams) will engage in fierce competition for dominance until July 2. Then, the exhilarating SEA Invitational will take place from July 11 to 14, followed by the NA Invitational on July 18 to 21.
Following these intense online battles, the top 12 Guilds will convene in Hong Kong for the ultimate gaming showdown in Q3 2024, vying for the prestigious prizes.
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FC Barcelona NFTs to Join Moca Museum’s Amsterdam Exhibit
On April 25, Moca launched an exhibit of FC Barcelona’s NFTs “In a Way, Immortal” and ‘Empowerment’ at its Barcelona museum. In light of its success, these digital artworks will begin showcasing in Amsterdam on May 30.
Both of these non-fungible collectibles are part of FC Barcelona’s esteemed ‘Masterpiece’ collection, which Barça Vision initiated.
Moca Museum’s Amsterdam exhibit will include these digital tributes to unite historical reverence with modern technology and pay homage to pivotal moments and figures in the football club’s history.
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On April 25, Moca launched an exhibit of FC Barcelona’s NFTs “In a Way, Immortal” and ‘Empowerment’ at its Barcelona museum. In light of its success, these digital artworks will begin showcasing in Amsterdam on May 30.
Both of these non-fungible collectibles are part of FC Barcelona’s esteemed ‘Masterpiece’ collection, which Barça Vision initiated.
Moca Museum’s Amsterdam exhibit will include these digital tributes to unite historical reverence with modern technology and pay homage to pivotal moments and figures in the football club’s history.
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Welly Refresh NFT Collection With Beautiful Hand-Drawn Art
SHIB, a leading ecosystem of DeFi cryptocurrencies held by millions worldwide, have announced an art refresh for the Welly Friends NFT collection, a series of innovative NFTs supporting the popular Italian fast food restaurant & catering chain, Welly.
Originally created in 2022 as a way to support their growing restaurant franchise, SHIB have completed redesigned their Welly Friends NFT collection from 3D renderings to beautiful, hand-drawn art, infused with rich details that builds new narratives for the Welly World universe.
SHIB’s ecosystem includes the popular $SHIB, $LEASH and $BONE tokens, plus the native SHIBOSHI and SHEboshi NFTs.
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SHIB, a leading ecosystem of DeFi cryptocurrencies held by millions worldwide, have announced an art refresh for the Welly Friends NFT collection, a series of innovative NFTs supporting the popular Italian fast food restaurant & catering chain, Welly.
Originally created in 2022 as a way to support their growing restaurant franchise, SHIB have completed redesigned their Welly Friends NFT collection from 3D renderings to beautiful, hand-drawn art, infused with rich details that builds new narratives for the Welly World universe.
SHIB’s ecosystem includes the popular $SHIB, $LEASH and $BONE tokens, plus the native SHIBOSHI and SHEboshi NFTs.
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Oasys Gears Up NFT Game of Manga Series ‘Captain Tsubasa’
An NFT-enhanced version of the beloved soccer manga series ‘Captain Tsubasa’ is now live on the gaming-centric blockchain network Oasys.
Developed by Mint Town, Co., Ltd. and BLOCKSMITH&Co. —subsidiaries of the mobile gaming giant KLab Inc. — Captain Tsubasa -RIVALS- offers fans a novel way to engage with one of Japan’s most iconic Anime-styled soccer stories.
To celebrate the game’s launch on Oasys, GENESIS NFTs are now available to enhance the energy of players and unlock rewards based on the number of collected assets.
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An NFT-enhanced version of the beloved soccer manga series ‘Captain Tsubasa’ is now live on the gaming-centric blockchain network Oasys.
Developed by Mint Town, Co., Ltd. and BLOCKSMITH&Co. —subsidiaries of the mobile gaming giant KLab Inc. — Captain Tsubasa -RIVALS- offers fans a novel way to engage with one of Japan’s most iconic Anime-styled soccer stories.
To celebrate the game’s launch on Oasys, GENESIS NFTs are now available to enhance the energy of players and unlock rewards based on the number of collected assets.
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Yuga Labs Abort ‘Super Punk World’ NFT Auction Following Backlash
The prominent CryptoPunks series recently faced significant pushback over a controversial art addition, leading the masterminds behind the NFT brand—Yuga Labs—to quickly cancel the auction for ‘Super Punk World’ NFTs.
Amidst the turmoil was Nina Chanel Abney’s contribution to the project, as part of Yuga Labs’ innovative Punk in Residence initiative. Her “woke” artworks quickly attracted criticism, prompting Yuga Labs to stop the collection’s advancement.
Super Punk World aimed to blend the avant-garde NFT sector with classical art. However, public reception deviated sharply from expectations.
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The prominent CryptoPunks series recently faced significant pushback over a controversial art addition, leading the masterminds behind the NFT brand—Yuga Labs—to quickly cancel the auction for ‘Super Punk World’ NFTs.
Amidst the turmoil was Nina Chanel Abney’s contribution to the project, as part of Yuga Labs’ innovative Punk in Residence initiative. Her “woke” artworks quickly attracted criticism, prompting Yuga Labs to stop the collection’s advancement.
Super Punk World aimed to blend the avant-garde NFT sector with classical art. However, public reception deviated sharply from expectations.
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Ragnarok: Monster World Announces Schedule for Nyang Kit NFT Mint
Ragnarok: Monster World has recently announced the Nyang Kit NFT Mint event scheduled on May 28 at 9:00 EST according to a blog post by Ronin, the EVM-compatible network developed by Sky Mavis.
This new kit is set to reinvigorate the game’s ecosystem by bringing back Nyangvines, a feature well-known to veteran players but now returning with new twists to provide players with new opportunities and exclusive rewards, and enhance the overall gameplay experience for its dedicated community.
A Nyang Kit is said to be more than just an NFT; it is a gateway to a host of opportunities within the Ragnarok: Monster World ecosystem.
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Ragnarok: Monster World has recently announced the Nyang Kit NFT Mint event scheduled on May 28 at 9:00 EST according to a blog post by Ronin, the EVM-compatible network developed by Sky Mavis.
This new kit is set to reinvigorate the game’s ecosystem by bringing back Nyangvines, a feature well-known to veteran players but now returning with new twists to provide players with new opportunities and exclusive rewards, and enhance the overall gameplay experience for its dedicated community.
A Nyang Kit is said to be more than just an NFT; it is a gateway to a host of opportunities within the Ragnarok: Monster World ecosystem.
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World’s First ‘Snap-to-Earn’ Photography App Widens Its Scope
SNPIT — claimed to be the world’s first Snap-to-Earn platform, which rewards users for their photo submissions using blockchain technology—is expanding its global footprint.
Since its debut last year, the SNPIT app, available on Google Play and iOS, has seen remarkable success in Japan. In just 21 hours, it sold 10,000 Camera NFTs at 150 $MATIC each and attracted over 300 new users.
Camera NFTs are digital assets within the SNPIT platform that offer a Game-Fi experience. They allow users to earn crypto by capturing and submitting photos with their smartphones.
Building on its success, the Snap-to-Earn leader is now set to introduce its distinct photography and web3 technology to new markets, including Korea, the MENA region, and English-speaking areas.
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SNPIT — claimed to be the world’s first Snap-to-Earn platform, which rewards users for their photo submissions using blockchain technology—is expanding its global footprint.
Since its debut last year, the SNPIT app, available on Google Play and iOS, has seen remarkable success in Japan. In just 21 hours, it sold 10,000 Camera NFTs at 150 $MATIC each and attracted over 300 new users.
Camera NFTs are digital assets within the SNPIT platform that offer a Game-Fi experience. They allow users to earn crypto by capturing and submitting photos with their smartphones.
Building on its success, the Snap-to-Earn leader is now set to introduce its distinct photography and web3 technology to new markets, including Korea, the MENA region, and English-speaking areas.
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Azuki and Magic Eden Reveals Dual-Chain ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ Hoodies
Azuki and Magic Eden partners to introduce a dual-chain NFT product: the Azuki x Satoshi Nakamoto Enduro Hoodie. This limited edition hoodie, inspired by Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto, will now exist on both the Ethereum and Bitcoin blockchains.
Each hoodie, designed exclusively for holders of Azuki’s “Spirits” NFTs, is embedded with a chip allowing owners to scan and mint a corresponding NFT on the Ethereum blockchain for proof of ownership and authenticity.
Additionally, an Ordinals inscription, similar to an NFT, will also be created on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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Azuki and Magic Eden partners to introduce a dual-chain NFT product: the Azuki x Satoshi Nakamoto Enduro Hoodie. This limited edition hoodie, inspired by Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto, will now exist on both the Ethereum and Bitcoin blockchains.
Each hoodie, designed exclusively for holders of Azuki’s “Spirits” NFTs, is embedded with a chip allowing owners to scan and mint a corresponding NFT on the Ethereum blockchain for proof of ownership and authenticity.
Additionally, an Ordinals inscription, similar to an NFT, will also be created on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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NFT Community Splits Over Claire Silver’s Royalty Reform Call
In a recent X post regarding the NFT art realm, acclaimed artist Claire Silver expressed concerns about a drop in artist engagement and market dynamics attributed to diminished royalty payments.
Royalties provide creators with income from secondary sales. Silver argues that reducing or eliminating this revenue stream reduces artists’ earnings and deters their involvement, leading to a less dynamic NFT industry.
The collaborative AI artist elaborated on how royalty cuts have led artists to devalue the notion of scarcity in their works, resulting in no incentive for older collections, only new ones. Silver adds that she is “ashamed the space was so shortsighted.”
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In a recent X post regarding the NFT art realm, acclaimed artist Claire Silver expressed concerns about a drop in artist engagement and market dynamics attributed to diminished royalty payments.
Royalties provide creators with income from secondary sales. Silver argues that reducing or eliminating this revenue stream reduces artists’ earnings and deters their involvement, leading to a less dynamic NFT industry.
The collaborative AI artist elaborated on how royalty cuts have led artists to devalue the notion of scarcity in their works, resulting in no incentive for older collections, only new ones. Silver adds that she is “ashamed the space was so shortsighted.”
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Damien Hirst Faces Allegations of Backdating Thousands of Paintings
British artist Damien Hirst faces allegations of backdating thousands of paintings in his NFT art project, ‘The Currency’. A recent investigation suggests that at least 1,000 of the 10,000 dot paintings were produced years later than the claimed date of 2016.
Launched in 2021, ‘The Currency’ featured 10,000 dot paintings where buyers had to choose between a physical painting or a corresponding NFT, with the unselected option being destroyed. Each painting was inscribed with the date 2016 and Hirst’s signature.
The project sold out quickly, generating nearly $90M and over 5,000 buyers chose physical paintings, while almost 4,000 selected NFTs, resulting in the destruction of its physical counterparts. In October 2022, Hirst and his team publicly burned almost half of the physical collection during an Instagram livestream.
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British artist Damien Hirst faces allegations of backdating thousands of paintings in his NFT art project, ‘The Currency’. A recent investigation suggests that at least 1,000 of the 10,000 dot paintings were produced years later than the claimed date of 2016.
Launched in 2021, ‘The Currency’ featured 10,000 dot paintings where buyers had to choose between a physical painting or a corresponding NFT, with the unselected option being destroyed. Each painting was inscribed with the date 2016 and Hirst’s signature.
The project sold out quickly, generating nearly $90M and over 5,000 buyers chose physical paintings, while almost 4,000 selected NFTs, resulting in the destruction of its physical counterparts. In October 2022, Hirst and his team publicly burned almost half of the physical collection during an Instagram livestream.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Announces 4th NFT Drop on Binance
Renowned football star Cristiano Ronaldo recently announced the release his fourth collection on Binance’s NFT Marketplace on May 29 at 08:00 UTC, featuring digital art and memorabilia celebrating Ronaldo’s career highlights, including iconic goals and significant moments.
The NFTs will be available exclusively on the Binance NFT Marketplace with fixed pricing across most of the collection, with one rare NFT expected to be highly sought after.
This announcement comes amidst recent legal challenges for Ronaldo related to his endorsement of Binance and its CR7 NFTs.
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Renowned football star Cristiano Ronaldo recently announced the release his fourth collection on Binance’s NFT Marketplace on May 29 at 08:00 UTC, featuring digital art and memorabilia celebrating Ronaldo’s career highlights, including iconic goals and significant moments.
The NFTs will be available exclusively on the Binance NFT Marketplace with fixed pricing across most of the collection, with one rare NFT expected to be highly sought after.
This announcement comes amidst recent legal challenges for Ronaldo related to his endorsement of Binance and its CR7 NFTs.
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BlockBar’s Latest Avión Tequila Release — NFTs on the Rocks?
Pernod Ricard’s Avión is taking a shot in the web3 arena with ‘Lucky Liquid’ — a tasteful blend of tequila and NFTs - on June 3.
Priced at $495 (0.13 ETH) per bottle, tequila and web3 fanatics are eagerly awaiting this release on BlockBar.com - a renowned marketplace celebrated for its blockchain-authenticated spirits.
Limited to just 100 bottles on a first-come, first-served basis, Avión Lucky Liquid epitomizes the brand’s unmatched depth, character, and exclusivity, reflecting its journey to perfection and innovation.
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Pernod Ricard’s Avión is taking a shot in the web3 arena with ‘Lucky Liquid’ — a tasteful blend of tequila and NFTs - on June 3.
Priced at $495 (0.13 ETH) per bottle, tequila and web3 fanatics are eagerly awaiting this release on BlockBar.com - a renowned marketplace celebrated for its blockchain-authenticated spirits.
Limited to just 100 bottles on a first-come, first-served basis, Avión Lucky Liquid epitomizes the brand’s unmatched depth, character, and exclusivity, reflecting its journey to perfection and innovation.
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OKX NFT Marketplace Now Supports Immutable zkEVM
Yesterday marked a significant milestone as Immutable zkEVM, integrated with the Polygon network, made an announcement: its official support on the OKX marketplace.
OKX and Immutable are on a mission to propel web3 gaming, recently introducing a GameFi NFT launchpad on OKX’s Marketplace and integrating Immutable’s zkEVM chain for scalability and security.
Additionally, OKX’s Web3 Wallet has joined Immutable’s Passport solution, enhancing accessibility for users across both platforms.
Their ultimate aim is to redefine the way millions interact with NFTs and digital assets in gaming, setting a new standard for engagement and ownership in the blockchain gaming sector.
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Yesterday marked a significant milestone as Immutable zkEVM, integrated with the Polygon network, made an announcement: its official support on the OKX marketplace.
OKX and Immutable are on a mission to propel web3 gaming, recently introducing a GameFi NFT launchpad on OKX’s Marketplace and integrating Immutable’s zkEVM chain for scalability and security.
Additionally, OKX’s Web3 Wallet has joined Immutable’s Passport solution, enhancing accessibility for users across both platforms.
Their ultimate aim is to redefine the way millions interact with NFTs and digital assets in gaming, setting a new standard for engagement and ownership in the blockchain gaming sector.
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STR8FIRE Genesis NFTs Make Their Debut, Sell Out in Seconds
STR8FIRE, an IP and entertainment startup backed by Shima Capital, reached a significant milestone with its debut NFT collection, Genesis NFTs, selling out within seconds on OpenSea and Blur.
Amid challenging market conditions, STR8FIRE’s successful launch of their Genesis NFT collection stood out, demonstrating the project’s strong appeal.
In the first 24 hours of trading, STR8FIRE’s total trading volume hit 8.17 ETH, setting the stage for a forthcoming token launch on centralized exchanges.
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STR8FIRE, an IP and entertainment startup backed by Shima Capital, reached a significant milestone with its debut NFT collection, Genesis NFTs, selling out within seconds on OpenSea and Blur.
Amid challenging market conditions, STR8FIRE’s successful launch of their Genesis NFT collection stood out, demonstrating the project’s strong appeal.
In the first 24 hours of trading, STR8FIRE’s total trading volume hit 8.17 ETH, setting the stage for a forthcoming token launch on centralized exchanges.
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Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games Reveals New Mobile Game
Mythical Games, the creator behind NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party is developing a new mobile game featuring the popular Ethereum NFT brand Pudgy Penguins.
The game is slated for release in 2025 and will run on the Mythos Chain, a Polkadot-based gaming network, spearheaded by the studio.
The Pudgy Penguins mobile game will utilize the same game engine as Mythical Games’ Blankos Block Party, adapted for mobile platforms.
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Mythical Games, the creator behind NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party is developing a new mobile game featuring the popular Ethereum NFT brand Pudgy Penguins.
The game is slated for release in 2025 and will run on the Mythos Chain, a Polkadot-based gaming network, spearheaded by the studio.
The Pudgy Penguins mobile game will utilize the same game engine as Mythical Games’ Blankos Block Party, adapted for mobile platforms.
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Square Enix Adopts Arbitrum for Symbiogenesis Chapter 2
Square Enix has recently announced the adoption of Ethereum Layer-2 network Arbitrum for its Symbiogenesis NFT character mint scheduled this morning.
The decision comes after the initial minting phase on the Ethereum mainnet. According to an X post from Symbiogenesis, Arbitrum will reduce transaction costs significantly compared to Ethereum’s mainnet for about 1/1000 of the previous cost.
The game previously used Polygon, an Ethereum sidechain, for other in-game NFT assets and it is unclear if Polygon will continue to be used alongside Arbitrum for future assets.
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Square Enix has recently announced the adoption of Ethereum Layer-2 network Arbitrum for its Symbiogenesis NFT character mint scheduled this morning.
The decision comes after the initial minting phase on the Ethereum mainnet. According to an X post from Symbiogenesis, Arbitrum will reduce transaction costs significantly compared to Ethereum’s mainnet for about 1/1000 of the previous cost.
The game previously used Polygon, an Ethereum sidechain, for other in-game NFT assets and it is unclear if Polygon will continue to be used alongside Arbitrum for future assets.
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Animoca Brands Japan Unveils NFT Launchpad ‘SORAH’
Animoca Brands Japan has announced the name of its new NFT launchpad, SORAH by Animoca Brands Japan, and is set to launch in the summer of 2024.
SORAH, named after the Japanese word for sky, aims to support NFT projects by providing opportunities for creators to sell their NFTs while offering various sales methods and loyalty programs.
Further information about these programs will be released at a later date.
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Animoca Brands Japan has announced the name of its new NFT launchpad, SORAH by Animoca Brands Japan, and is set to launch in the summer of 2024.
SORAH, named after the Japanese word for sky, aims to support NFT projects by providing opportunities for creators to sell their NFTs while offering various sales methods and loyalty programs.
Further information about these programs will be released at a later date.
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Dapper Labs Settles $4M Class Action Lawsuit Over Top Shot NFTs
Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top shot has agreed to a $4 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged its NFTs were unregistered securities.
The lawsuit, which started in 2021, was brought by customers who argued that the NFTs should have been registered under securities laws.
The settlement, disclosed in court documents on Monday, includes payments to the plaintiffs and coverage of their legal fees. As part of the agreement, the plaintiffs will drop any future claims that NBA Top Shot NFTs are securities.
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Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top shot has agreed to a $4 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged its NFTs were unregistered securities.
The lawsuit, which started in 2021, was brought by customers who argued that the NFTs should have been registered under securities laws.
The settlement, disclosed in court documents on Monday, includes payments to the plaintiffs and coverage of their legal fees. As part of the agreement, the plaintiffs will drop any future claims that NBA Top Shot NFTs are securities.
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Sotheby’s to Put Golden Bored Apes Up for Auction
Sotheby’s, the renowned auction house, is set to test the staying power of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, with a curated auction on June 18, 2024.
The centerpiece of the upcoming “bidding war” is a highly coveted Bored Ape Yacht Club with a distinctive feature – solid-gold fur.
This “2021 relic,” as described by Sotheby’s head of NFTs, boasts a unique history. It was previously owned by Three Arrows Capital (3AC) — a now-bankrupt crypto hedge fund with a significant art collection.
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Sotheby’s, the renowned auction house, is set to test the staying power of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, with a curated auction on June 18, 2024.
The centerpiece of the upcoming “bidding war” is a highly coveted Bored Ape Yacht Club with a distinctive feature – solid-gold fur.
This “2021 relic,” as described by Sotheby’s head of NFTs, boasts a unique history. It was previously owned by Three Arrows Capital (3AC) — a now-bankrupt crypto hedge fund with a significant art collection.
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