Casio Celebrates 50 Years with Exclusive Watches NFT Collection
Casio, the popular Japanese electronics manufacturer, commemorates its 50th anniversary with an exclusive NFT collection.
This collection is in collaboration with Astar zkEVM, an Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution leveraging Polygon’s Chain Development Kit, who had also shared the announcement on X.
The collection will feature commemorative NFTs inspired by iconic CASIO timepieces which will go on sale on May 1 at around 12:30 UTC.
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Casio, the popular Japanese electronics manufacturer, commemorates its 50th anniversary with an exclusive NFT collection.
This collection is in collaboration with Astar zkEVM, an Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution leveraging Polygon’s Chain Development Kit, who had also shared the announcement on X.
The collection will feature commemorative NFTs inspired by iconic CASIO timepieces which will go on sale on May 1 at around 12:30 UTC.
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Wojak Finance Unveils Social Media Monetization with GenX NFTs
Wojak Finance has announced the launch of its GenX NFT collection, a set of 100,000 unique digital assets, allowing users to earn rewards through social media interactions.
The GenX NFT collection is one of several initiatives by Wojak Finance’s decentralized advertising platform, which primarily operates through Twitter.
The platform aims to offer users tangible benefits and earn $BWJ tokens for their participation.
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Wojak Finance has announced the launch of its GenX NFT collection, a set of 100,000 unique digital assets, allowing users to earn rewards through social media interactions.
The GenX NFT collection is one of several initiatives by Wojak Finance’s decentralized advertising platform, which primarily operates through Twitter.
The platform aims to offer users tangible benefits and earn $BWJ tokens for their participation.
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R&B Singer Audrey Nuna Premieres Virtual Fashion NFTs
Recent advancements converging melody, attire, and NFTs have unfolded as the high-end digital attire portal SYKY spotlights a virtual fashion partnership with Korean-American R&B sensation Audrey Nuna.
The ‘Glamour as Armor’ collection—Nuna’s inaugural virtual fashion NFTs inspired by her new song ‘Jokes On Me’—is available for 0.016 ETH apiece via the SYKY digital storefront until May 16.
Purchasers of these collectibles receive special perks, including downloadable 3D templates, online sessions with Nuna, exclusive access to one of her events in New York, and more.
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Recent advancements converging melody, attire, and NFTs have unfolded as the high-end digital attire portal SYKY spotlights a virtual fashion partnership with Korean-American R&B sensation Audrey Nuna.
The ‘Glamour as Armor’ collection—Nuna’s inaugural virtual fashion NFTs inspired by her new song ‘Jokes On Me’—is available for 0.016 ETH apiece via the SYKY digital storefront until May 16.
Purchasers of these collectibles receive special perks, including downloadable 3D templates, online sessions with Nuna, exclusive access to one of her events in New York, and more.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Legal Setback Over ‘CR7’ NFT Promotion
Renowned football star Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a legal setback as U.S. judge recently refused to dismiss a class action lawsuit against him.
The lawsuit centers on Ronaldo’s endorsement of Binance, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, and its CR7 NFTs, alleging that his promotional efforts led investors to make unsafe and costly financial decisions.
The class action lawsuit, filed in Florida, seeks damages exceeding $1 billion as plaintiffs argue that Ronaldo’s promotional activities influenced them to invest in Binance and related NFTs, resulting in substantial financial losses.
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Renowned football star Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a legal setback as U.S. judge recently refused to dismiss a class action lawsuit against him.
The lawsuit centers on Ronaldo’s endorsement of Binance, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, and its CR7 NFTs, alleging that his promotional efforts led investors to make unsafe and costly financial decisions.
The class action lawsuit, filed in Florida, seeks damages exceeding $1 billion as plaintiffs argue that Ronaldo’s promotional activities influenced them to invest in Binance and related NFTs, resulting in substantial financial losses.
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Ghana Post Marks King’s 25th Reign with NFT-Linked Stamps
Yesterday, Ghana Post began embracing tradition and tech with NFT-linked postage stamps, marking King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s Silver Jubilee.
Each of the 7,200 Crypto Stamps available, valued at 250 Ghanaian cedi ($18), integrates cultural motifs with blockchain technology, offering a tribute to the King’s 25-year reign.
Other Ghana Post collections, without NFT counterparts, are available at lower prices. However, the postal service does offer a conventional gold frame stamp priced at an eye-boggling 100,000 cedi ($7,200).
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Yesterday, Ghana Post began embracing tradition and tech with NFT-linked postage stamps, marking King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s Silver Jubilee.
Each of the 7,200 Crypto Stamps available, valued at 250 Ghanaian cedi ($18), integrates cultural motifs with blockchain technology, offering a tribute to the King’s 25-year reign.
Other Ghana Post collections, without NFT counterparts, are available at lower prices. However, the postal service does offer a conventional gold frame stamp priced at an eye-boggling 100,000 cedi ($7,200).
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Bald and Bold: CryptoPunk #741 Sale Nears $800K
Yesterday, CryptoPunk #741—renowned for its total lack of hair — found a new home in the collection of digital art enthusiast “Rockefellercap”, who acquired it for a staggering $791,000 (270 ETH) in a noteworthy sale.
Among collectors, CryptoPunk #741’s style and steep price tag underscore the allure of elusive and coveted NFTs.
The Punk stands out with its unusual design, featuring a completely bald head and a simplistic, featureless face. Only eight out of the 10,000 pieces in the collection showcase this minimalist aesthetic.
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Yesterday, CryptoPunk #741—renowned for its total lack of hair — found a new home in the collection of digital art enthusiast “Rockefellercap”, who acquired it for a staggering $791,000 (270 ETH) in a noteworthy sale.
Among collectors, CryptoPunk #741’s style and steep price tag underscore the allure of elusive and coveted NFTs.
The Punk stands out with its unusual design, featuring a completely bald head and a simplistic, featureless face. Only eight out of the 10,000 pieces in the collection showcase this minimalist aesthetic.
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Telefónica’s NFT Marketplace Now Supports Coffee Sustainability
The Telefónica NFT Marketplace has recently added a fresh batch of NFTs created by Harvverse that target social issues in the coffee industry.
Harvverse is using the metaverse to innovate Latin America’s coffee sector, linking producers and consumers for transparency, fair pricing, and easy access.
Supporting this initiative, Telefonica’s marketplace now features the metaverse’s ‘Green’ and ‘Carbon’ NFTs, each comprising 10 digital collectibles, to promote sustainability and resource management.
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The Telefónica NFT Marketplace has recently added a fresh batch of NFTs created by Harvverse that target social issues in the coffee industry.
Harvverse is using the metaverse to innovate Latin America’s coffee sector, linking producers and consumers for transparency, fair pricing, and easy access.
Supporting this initiative, Telefonica’s marketplace now features the metaverse’s ‘Green’ and ‘Carbon’ NFTs, each comprising 10 digital collectibles, to promote sustainability and resource management.
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NFT Marketplaces, Airbnb and Nike Now Accepts Shiba Inu
Popular meme coin Shiba Inu ($SHIB) has expanded its use as a payment method, now being accepted by major brands including Airbnb and Nike, as well as various NFT marketplaces following its integration with Polygon and Binance Smart Chain (BSC) in partnership with CoinGate.
CoinGate is a cryptocurrency payment gateway that connects digital currencies with traditional businesses, enabling retailers to accept cryptocurrency payments and this recent integration allows $SHIB holders to use their assets for a variety of real-world purchases.
The payment gateway announced this integration on X, encouraging the Shibarmy to try out these purchases using their $SHIB holdings.
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Popular meme coin Shiba Inu ($SHIB) has expanded its use as a payment method, now being accepted by major brands including Airbnb and Nike, as well as various NFT marketplaces following its integration with Polygon and Binance Smart Chain (BSC) in partnership with CoinGate.
CoinGate is a cryptocurrency payment gateway that connects digital currencies with traditional businesses, enabling retailers to accept cryptocurrency payments and this recent integration allows $SHIB holders to use their assets for a variety of real-world purchases.
The payment gateway announced this integration on X, encouraging the Shibarmy to try out these purchases using their $SHIB holdings.
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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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