The NFT market is in certified goblin mode. The goblintown NFTs surged past the 1ETH ceiling and were once again the 2nd most traded NFT collection behind only BAYC. Ridiculous Twitter Spaces, an embraced and cherished lack of roadmap, and other nice touches have made this project truly the ultimate meme pfp collection. The true test will be longevity, though.
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Will Seth Green’s show on his Bored Ape end up making it to the air? If you haven’t caught the story this week, mainstream headlines have hit the wire about actor and producer Seth Green’s intent to create an animated comedy centered around his Bored Ape, which has since been stolen in a likely phishing attack – leaving NFT watchers to speculate around what happens next, and where rights ownership begins and ends.
For the latter issue, we noted earlier this week that fashion brand Hermes is in the midst of a legal battle with creator Mason Rothschild over his ‘MetaBirkin’ collection. We’re clearly on the precipice of much-needed legal rulings around some of these issues that will set a standard for future issues.
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The bear market continues this week as tokens big and small have been taking hits, including Ethereum.| Source: ETH-USD on TradingView.com
Announced and integrated today are some new OpenSea updates to user profile page and collection page layout. The leading platform also shared in the announcement that they will “continue to roll out changes through the coming weeks, with the goal of putting more focus on our community’s content, simplifying the experience and making room for richer experiences for our OpenSea community.”
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breaking: person who bought cartoon monkey puzzled someone bought cartoon goblin. more at 11.
— sartoshi (@sartoshi_nft) May 26, 2022
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Over 7 million OpenSea user emails have been fully exposed after a data leak from the marketplace’s automation vendor in mid-2022, giving scammers new opportunities for phishing. Is your email at risk?
KikyoMessari has laid off 15% of its full-time staff as part of a restructuring to focus on its core products amid ongoing challenges in the crypto industry. This follows a broader trend of workforce reductions across major tech and crypto firms in response to uncertain market conditions.
WeatherlyTravis Ford, 35, CEO and co-founder of Wolf Capital, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He faces up to five years in prison, with sentencing pending.
CatherineWhatsApp is developing a feature that allows users to create personalised AI chatbots with custom traits, profiles, and images. This feature, currently in development, will be integrated into the app with a dedicated tab for managing and exploring AI characters.
AnaisIndian Railways is issuing NFT-based train tickets for the MahaKumbh Mela, using blockchain technology to enhance security and efficiency for millions of pilgrims. The collaboration with Chaincode Consulting and the use of Polygon blockchain ensures a seamless, digital experience for travelers to this historic event.
JoyDays after pledging "More Speech and Fewer Mistakes," Meta is blocking links to competitors. This blatant contradiction raises a critical question—does Meta fear losing users to rivals, or is this just another case of selective free speech?
CatherineScaleBit, a BitsLab subsidiary, has flagged a critical Uniswap Web3 wallet flaw that could expose seed phrases to attackers with device access, posing a serious DeFi security risk.
KikyoTether is moving its headquarters to El Salvador, attracted by the country's crypto-friendly policies and tax benefits. The relocation is a key step in enhancing El Salvador's role as a digital asset hub while supporting Tether's expansion.
WeatherlyPump.fun rival, Pump Pumpkin, which launched only in December 2024, openly admitted to dumping its own token on investors, reportedly profiting $800,000. Was this a calculated move or a reckless act of self-sabotage?
CatherinePolymarket users have placed $876,000 in bets on whether Donald Trump will mention "crypto," "bitcoin," or "dogecoin" during his inauguration speech. The platform has seen a surge in trading, with over $1.89 million in total volume, reflecting growing interest in predicting political events related to cryptocurrencies.
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