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No NFT In Your Profile? You Might Be Poor Online
NFTs have found their footing as status markers, with the crypto-rich signaling their status with avatars of pixel punks, cartoon apes, and much more.
Pepe the Frog’s Creator Nuked a $4 Million NFT Collection Over Copyright
Matt Furie has wrested control of Pepe from neo-Nazis and Alex Jones. Now he faces the blockchain, while selling NFTs for millions himself.
DeviantArt Is Now Using AI to Spot People Selling Stolen Art as NFTs
Art theft is a major problem online, with blockchain collectibles as the latest frontier. Now, DeviantArt is striking back with machine learning.
Bitcoiners Think Crisis in Afghanistan Could've Been Prevented With Bitcoin
“We shouldn’t pretend that Bitcoin will fix the immediate suffering there, but it absolutely helps solve the problem of empire," said Erik Voorhees.
The Future of Cryptocurrency Is Being Decided in Biden's Infrastructure Bill
A small part of the bill concerning cryptocurrency tax reporting requirements has turned into a massive fight, with the industry's future on the line.
Town Puts 90-Day Ban on New Bitcoin Mines Because They're 'Unsightly'
The town of Massena, New York, has put a 90-day moratorium on new Bitcoin mines sucking up cheap power in “unsightly old trailers and sea boxes."