Web3 Weekly Review: Sotheby’s Pioneers with Bitcoin Ordinals Art Auction, VanEck Gears Up for NFT Paris 2024, and CryptoPunks Purchase Reignites NFT Market...
NFT Weekly News #37 15th Jan- 21th Jan
NFT News Weekly Update #37
(15/01/2024-21/01/2024)
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Welcome to NFT Weekly News by Threekeyslab🗝️🗝️🗝️. Here you can find the latest curated news📰in the NFT world. Every week, we aim to provide a selection of the most interesting news and events that are fostering the development of the NFT world.
The NFT field is constantly evolving, and this article will review last week's Top🔝NFT news. Let's take a look👀together!
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Top News 🔝
📌NFT |Sotheby’s Dives into Bitcoin Art with Groundbreaking Ordinals Auction (Jan 18)
Sotheby’s is hosting a Bitcoin Ordinals auction until January 22, blending Bitcoin with generative art. Artists like Nullish, Rudxane, and FAR are presenting digital artworks that merge artistry with technology. Highlights include a Bugatti-Asprey Studio collaboration, showcasing the fusion of physical and digital art. This event marks a notable advance in the realm of CryptoArt, available for viewing on Sotheby’s website.
📌NFT|VanEck Confirmed to Join NFT Paris 2024 Event (Jan 18)
VanEck, a notable player in the investment sector, is set to make its presence felt at NFT Paris 2024. Stay tuned for what promises to be an impactful participation from the firm in the vibrant world of NFTs and digital art.
📌NFT|CryptoPunks Sweep Signals NFT Market Revival (Jan 20)
A fresh wallet purchase of 18 CryptoPunks for $2.65 million has notably increased the floor price, indicating a potential resurgence in the NFT market. This move, along with significant acquisitions of other NFT collections like Squiggles and Pudgy Penguins, suggests growing momentum and investor confidence in the digital collectible space.
Market Update 📣
Crypto Punks,Pudgy penguins, Azuki were the main NFT PFP projects sold last week.
Chromie Squiggle, Winds of Yawanawa, Meridian were the main NFT Art projects sold last week.
To find out more about the notable NFT sales for the week, please click on the link below.
Other News 👀
Web3| Solana Mobile Introduces Chapter Two Smartphone with Preorder Incentives (Jan 17)
Solana Mobile has launched its Chapter Two smartphone, priced at $450 USD for early pre-orders, with shipping slated for 2025. The device aims to enhance web3 affordability and will offer undisclosed rewards for early buyers and referrals. Despite unrevealed technical specifications, the phone's launch is supported by web3 partners and promises a unique referral system for added benefits to its growing user base.
NFT|Coinbase Introduces 'Instamint' for Simplified NFT Creation (Jan 18)
Coinbase's new 'Instamint' feature simplifies NFT creation, allowing users to generate digital collectibles with ease. This AI-powered tool offers free minting for a limited time (excluding Ethereum gas fees) and marks a significant step in integrating AI with NFT marketplaces.
Web3|'Killer Whales' Series Blends Web3 Innovation with Traditional TV (Jan 20)
'Killer Whales', a pioneering TV series by CoinMarketCap and HELLO Labs, merges Web3 and traditional TV, premiering on HELLO TV on February 8. Viewers can access episodes via $HELLO tokens, engaging with real-time crypto data and interactive content. After its Web3 launch, the series will expand to mainstream streaming platforms in 55 countries from March 14, aiming to captivate a wide audience with its innovative approach and intense entrepreneurial battles.
Web3|$4 Million Stolen from Solana Users in Sophisticated Crypto Scams (Jan 16)
Hackers have stolen over $4 million from nearly 4,000 Solana wallets using fake airdrops and phishing scams. The main schemes, Rainbow Drainer and Node Drainer, tricked users into linking their wallets to malicious sites, leading to significant losses in tokens like ZERO and BONK. The stolen funds were often moved cross-chain to Ethereum, hinting at a potentially small group of sophisticated attackers.
NFT|Trump Launches Bitcoin Ordinals NFTs for 2024 Campaign Fundraising (Jan 19)
Donald Trump introduces 200 NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain, aiming to support his 2024 campaign efforts. These NFTs, part of the Trump MugShot collection, will be sold on Magic Eden and offer exclusive perks for early buyers. Marketed for entertainment, the digital collectibles have seen less than half minted, reflecting cautious investor interest.