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Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets verified using blockchain technology, primarily on platforms like Ethereum. Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs are indivisible and cannot be exchanged on a one-to-one basis, ensuring each NFT is distinct and irreplaceable, much like a physical collectible. They have gained prominence in digital art, music, gaming, and other online communities for enabling proof of ownership and authenticity of digital creations. NFTs can represent anything from artwork and music to videos and tweets.

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Justin Blau is launching Royal Markets with some high-profile backers. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Billboard Magazine)
3LAU Raises $16M to Tokenize Music Royalties for Artists and Fans
Paradigm and Founders Fund each invested $7 million, the crypto-savvy DJ told CoinDesk, with Paradigm’s Fred Ehrsam joining the board.
Justin Blau is launching Royal Markets with some high-profile backers. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Billboard Magazine)

Budweiser Getting Frothy on NFTs
Budweiser Getting Frothy on NFTs
Budweiser USA has changed its Twitter profile picture to a rocket designed by non-fungible token (NFT) platform Rocket Factory, which was bought for 8 ETH (US$25,000).
Budweiser Getting Frothy on NFTs

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 2, 2021
Crypto News Roundup for Aug. 25, 2021
With crypto markets largely in a sea of red and a look at Visa's new Cryptopunk NFT, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
Bitcoin News Roundup for July 2, 2021

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NFT Platform Hodl Buys Crypto-Commerce Firm CoinLinked
HODL Assets is moving forward in its efforts to secure funding to fuel expansion of its operations.
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Hong Kong Football Team Launches NFTs, Food Concept Offers Crypto Mooncakes
Hong Kong Football Team Launches NFTs, Food Concept Offers Crypto Mooncakes
Asia’s first football NFTs come to Hong Kong. Hong Kong-based vegetarian food concept offers crypto mooncakes, and Vogue Singapore launches an NFT cover. We’ll have more on th...
Hong Kong Football Team Launches NFTs, Food Concept Offers Crypto Mooncakes

2020 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces
WNBA 'Moments' Are Coming to Dapper Labs' NBA Top Shot
The league is making its first foray into NFTs as it looks to capitalize on a surge of new fans.
2020 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces

Facebook's David Marcus
Facebook Considering NFT Support in Novi Digital Wallet
Facebook is in a good position to explore supporting NFTs through its new digital wallet, according to the company's head of financial services.
Facebook's David Marcus

Axies from the play-to-earn game Axie Infinity.
Philippines Looks to Tax Hit Blockchain Game Axie Infinity: Report
The country is the video game's leading market.
Axies from the play-to-earn game Axie Infinity.

beer, budweiser
Budweiser Buys Beer.eth Domain Name for 30 ETH, Rocket NFT for 8 ETH
Budweiser has changed its Twitter profile picture to that of a rocket designed by NFT platform Rocket Factory.
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