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In the ever-evolving digital age, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have transformed from a fleeting trend into a powerful movement — especially for creators. But beyond the headlines and million-dollar JPEGs, what do NFTs really mean for artists, musicians, writers, and digital creators right now? Let’s break it down. True Digital Ownership NFTs give creators the ability to own and control their work in ways that weren’t possible before. Each digital item is uniquely verifiable on the blockchain, meaning no more stolen art, unauthorized prints, or uncredited reshares. In a world of copy-paste, NFTs bring authenticity. Royalties That Actually Pay Thanks to smart contracts, many NFT platforms now allow creators to earn royalties every time their work is resold. Imagine getting paid not just once, but again and again as your art gains value over time. It’s passive income, creator-style. A Direct Line to Fans NFTs open up new paths for creators to connect with their audience. Think exclusiv...

Bitcoin’s volatility expectations have surged to three-month highs, as measured by Deribit’s implied volatility index. Due to uncertainty surrounding the US presidential race, market participants closely monitor potential price swings. The significant gap between implied and realised volatility suggests traders are preparing for major movements. These market conditions are causing investors to adopt more cautious approaches when allocating resources to cryptocurrencies . New cryptocurrency listings may face additional scrutiny as market participants wait for clearer directional signals. The heightened volatility expectations could impact project timelines and valuations across the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. New Cryptocurrency Releases, Listings, & Presales Today LemonFarm offers investors a unique chance to invest in a 12-hectare lemon farm in Porto, Portugal, through the power of Blockchain using NFTs technology. CherrypicksAI is gaining momentum with its rec...

OpenSea, one of the world’s first and largest web3 marketplaces for non-fungible tokens and crypto collectibles, has received a legal notice from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, claiming that non-fungible token collections on its market platform are illegal securities. The move is a big blow to creators, collectors, and other market players. SEC Issues A Wells Notice To OpenSea In an August 28 blog post, Davin Finzer, the co-founder and the chief executive officer of the OpenSea NFTmarketplacee, confirmed that they had been served with a legal notice by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that claims NFTs in its platform are securities. The fate of creators and artists now lies in the corridor of justice. OpenSea has received a Wells notice from the SEC threatening to sue us because they believe NFTs on our platform are securities. We're shocked the SEC would make such a sweeping move against creators and artists. But we're read...

One of the most illustrious sporting competitions on the planet has just made a massive move into crypto. Indeed, digital asset exchange Crypto.com has officially signed a multi-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League. It has officially become the first cryptocurrency platform to sign an exclusive partnership. The platform will now become a global sponsor to what is one of the world’s most popular football leagues. It is also one of the world’s most successful. Last year, the competition generated more than 3.3 billion euros, and has increased every year since 2020, according to Statista. JUST IN: Crypto․com becomes UEFA Champions League official cryptocurrency partner. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) August 14, 2024 Also Read: Manchester City & OKX Crypto Exchange Partner for New NFTs Crypto.com Signs Massive Multi-Year UEFA Partnerships The relationship between digital assets and football has grown in recent years. There has been an influx of sports teams getti...

One of the most popular and dominant football clubs on the planet, Manchester City has announced that its partnership with the OKX cryptocurrency exchange has led to the release of new non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Specifically, the two sides are collaborating on new commemorative football shifts that would be available as digital collectibles. The champions of England’s Premiere Leeagure will now be able to mint the “Unseen City Shirts” from the partnership. Indeed, the digital collectible item is set to be available between April 22nd to the 25th. Moreover, it presents another way that the sports world is using digital assets to increase fan engagement. Want to win with @okx? Claim your free Unseen City Shirt digital collectible with the chance to secure even more prizes! — Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2024 Also Read: OKX Signs $70 Million Sponsorship with Manchester City Manchester City and OKX Release Limited Edition Digital Footb...

The crypto industry dynamics keep changing every cycle. The market saw one of its worst winters recently and it is currently trying to get back on its feet. On the valuation front, the market’s capitalization has been able to sustain around $1.2 trillion over the past few weeks. However, the number is still one-third of the $3 trillion bull market peak achieved in 2021. Likewise, even on the employment front, crypto jobs peaked at around 211,200 during the bull market. However, a recent K33 Research report revealed that the number has dropped by around 23,700. Owing to the aforementioned 11% dip, the crypto employment figure currently stands only around 187,500. Global crypto employment peaked at 211,200 amidst the height of the 2021 bull market and has fallen an estimated 11% (23,700) to its current figure of 187,500. Find out more about the geographical composition of crypto employment: https://t.co/cCwuNMIvnm pic.twitter.com/fhBT7pX5Ws — K33 Research (@K3...