BUSINESS
Ukraine crisis: Crypto funding a watershed moment for war-torn nation
Ukraine raised more than $46 million in cryptocurrency donations alone, demonstrating how financial transactions can be facilitated even in the midst of a war
TRENDS
Miss Universe fans to soon get partial ownership of crown via NFTs
Mouawad, the luxury jewellery house that created the crown, is expected to offer the NFTs in the second half of the year, giving fans a chance to become part of Miss Universe history.
BUSINESS
As India seeks firm footing on cryptocurrency, investors await clarity
Recent clarifications suggest the authorities are still trying to comprehend the challenges associated with regulating virtual digital assets
BUSINESS
Crypto Conversations: Why a decentralised structure is vital for infinite scalability
Firms focused on developing the next generation blockchain are helping existing blockchain-based entities and entrenched traditional businesses to reimagine themselves using DAO structures
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Former boxer, legendary artist launch NFTs to support Ukraine
All proceeds will go to Red Cross Ukraine and UNICEF, ensuring that funds from the NFT sale go directly to the resources most direly needed by Ukraine in its current defence against the Russian forces.
BUSINESS
Dutch artist creates NFTs for every person in the world as an experiment
While physically the NFTs all look the same, each carries its own serial number, a commentary on the way in which people are viewed in the centralised corporate world generalised to numbers.
BUSINESS
‘Cannabis industry at tipping point, waiting for regulations’
The world is waking up to the blooming cannabis market and it’s time to elevate it, says Eric Benz, a contributor to CannaDAO, which is creating a blockchain-based platform for the cannabis industry.
BUSINESS
COVID-19 has accelerated metaverse adoption timeline: Kiran Dommeti of Asgard DAO
Kiran Dommeti, founder of Asgard DAO feels that while social media is great for staying in touch, but it leaves a lot to be desired. A mirror world, where things are as real as you want them to be, was the answer to that problem
BUSINESS
MSME sector can be revived using blockchain tech: Raghav Gupta, CEO, Censor Black
Censor Black, which serves investors and SME supply chains, seeks to leverage blockchain technology to aid the global MSME sector by providing them access to institutional and secure finance, making the process transparent and risk-free for all stakeholders.
BUSINESS
Tech solutions can make crypto compliance services widely accessible: Jonathan Camilleri Bowman, CEO of Sekuritance
Regulatory technology companies have sprung up to help meet compliance norms increasingly being mandated for the use of cryptocurrencies, but they tend to operate in isolation, taking up valuable time and resources
BUSINESS
Experts hawkish on cryptocurrencies in short term
Experts are optimistic even though the crypto market is likely dealing with the stance of the US Federal Reserve, headwinds from escalating tensions over Ukraine, and a sudden enthusiasm of the US to regulate digital assets.
BUSINESS
An entrepreneur shares tips on investing in NFTs for beginners
If you intend to get into NFT trading, here’s some advice from an entrepreneur on how to handle risk, the importance of research, the scope of market growth and career options
BUSINESS
NFT job opportunities set to spurt as sales boom: Experts
While NFT-related job offers may only be a few hundred currently, they are expected to increase in the coming years as the market for digital objects becomes increasingly important
BUSINESS
Arabian Camels’ Antara movie NFT to drop on January 12
Antara is the first major movie in history funded by an NFT, and Arabian Camels is the first NFT community to produce and part-own the rights of a $50 million Hollywood movie.
BUSINESS
Cryptocurrency-based crimes pegged at $14 billion in 2021: Report
As a percentage of cryptocurrency transactions, however, the level of frauds shrank to a record low.
BUSINESS
LTD.INC announces launch of Web3 platform and mobile app
The firm is forging partnerships with top artists, brands, and creators to help them bridge the gap between physical and virtual economies.
BUSINESS
Crypto: What can investors expect in 2022?
The key aspects to watch out for in the crypto realm are prices, business adoption, new investment products, regulation and central bank competition, all of which could get a boost next year.
TECHNOLOGY
Crypto Conversations: Why the luxury tourism industry is latching onto Blockchain technology
The rise of crypto-millionaires, propensity to travel, and preference to pay using crypto tokens is powering Blockchain adoption amongst industry players
BUSINESS
Arabian Camels launches NFT giving 50% of IP rights in feature film
This community is attempting to decentralise film ownership and eliminate funding risks associated with making movies with NFTs
TRENDS
Former lawyer of Donald Trump to auction NFT of memoir written in prison
Michael Cohen, the former lawyer of erstwhile United States president Donald Trump, will display and auction a non-fungible token of the first page of his memoir.
