NFT

NFTs are unique digital identifiers recorded on a blockchain that certify ownership and authenticity of a specific asset. Moving past the "PFP" craze, 2026 NFTs emphasize utility, representing everything from IP rights and digital fashion to RWA titles and event ticketing. This tag explores the technical standards of digital ownership, the growth of NFT marketplaces, and the integration of non-fungible tech into the broader Creator Economy and enterprise solutions.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
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Web3 Firm Faces Backlash For Supporting Israel’s Netanyahu

Web3 Firm Faces Backlash For Supporting Israel’s Netanyahu

The post Web3 Firm Faces Backlash For Supporting Israel’s Netanyahu appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Vercel is facing a major controversy after its CEO posted a selfie with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Employee resignations and cancelled contracts have hounded the project ever since. This firestorm could hamper the company’s fledgling efforts to integrate with the Web3 sector. Its competitors have already gone viral, with strong condemnations and tutorials on abandoning Vercel’s infrastructure. Vercel CEO Meets Netanyahu Sponsored Vercel, an American AI and cloud services company, is not a huge presence in the Web3 space, but it has made important inroads recently. For example, it partnered with Ledger to implement new traffic solutions, built wallet managers on Coinbase’s infrastructure, and powered some SUI-based NFT marketplaces in the last year alone. However, this expansion may stop in its tracks soon, as Vercel is in a firestorm of controversy after its CEO had a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu. The meeting, which took place in New York, involved a discussion on AI and a selfie that has since gone viral. 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇦🇷 Enjoyed my discussion with PM Netanyahu on how AI education and literacy will keep our free societies ahead. We spoke about AI empowering everyone to build software and the importance of ensuring it serves quality and progress. Optimistic for peace, safety, and… pic.twitter.com/zENBbRig2L — Guillermo Rauch (@rauchg) September 29, 2025 Sponsored The Israeli Prime Minister, a wanted man by the International Criminal Court and genocide suspect, has already caused Vercel a lot of problems with this meeting. Within hours of the CEO’s post, employees began resigning, and numerous projects have vowed to cancel their enterprise contracts. To be fair, Netanyahu does still have supporters, and the incident may not completely lead to Vercel’s ostracism. For example, one Coinbase engineer praised the gesture, but his views do not reflect the company’s official position. In any event, this engineer also…

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Crypto Trader Turns Free Hyperliquid NFT Drop into Half-Million Dollar Sale

Crypto Trader Turns Free Hyperliquid NFT Drop into Half-Million Dollar Sale

The post Crypto Trader Turns Free Hyperliquid NFT Drop into Half-Million Dollar Sale appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Terrill Dicki Sep 29, 2025 16:58 A lucky early adopter of the Hyperliquid decentralized trading platform has turned their complimentary NFT airdrop into a staggering $467,000 windfall, … A lucky early adopter of the Hyperliquid decentralized trading platform has turned their complimentary NFT airdrop into a staggering $467,000 windfall, marking one of the largest single NFT sales in the perpetuals trading sector this year. The trader, identified only by their wallet address beginning with “0x7B4,” received the rare “Genesis Hypurr” NFT last month as part of Hyperliquid’s community rewards program for early platform users. The NFT was sold yesterday on the secondary market to a prominent crypto whale, highlighting the surging valuations in the DeFi infrastructure space. Platform Growth Drives Value Hyperliquid, which launched its mainnet in early 2024, has seen exponential growth in trading volume, reaching $12.3 billion in monthly transactions. The platform’s native HYPR token has gained 340% since January, contributing to the heightened interest in its ecosystem assets. “What we’re witnessing is the materialization of value from early platform adoption,” explains Sarah Chen, Head of DeFi Research at Digital Asset Capital Management. “These astronomical NFT sales aren’t just speculative – they represent genuine belief in the protocol’s long-term potential and governance rights.” More Than Just Digital Art The Hypurr NFTs, unlike traditional digital collectibles, grant holders significant privileges within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, including reduced trading fees, enhanced yield opportunities, and voting rights on protocol upgrades. Marcus Rodriguez, Principal at Crypto Ventures Advisory, notes the strategic aspect of the purchase: “At nearly half a million dollars, this acquisition isn’t about the artwork – it’s about securing a position in what could become one of DeFi’s cornerstone protocols. The buyer is essentially betting on Hyperliquid becoming a major player in decentralized…

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Ripple-backed Futureverse undergoes second restructuring despite progress in AI and Web3

Ripple-backed Futureverse undergoes second restructuring despite progress in AI and Web3

The post Ripple-backed Futureverse undergoes second restructuring despite progress in AI and Web3 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Futureverse has started restructuring its business again, the company’s board announced today. The move comes as the firm tries to build sustainable operations even though it’s made real progress in several tech areas. The company says it’s built some of the best AI models in the world and put together more than 30 open-source protocols. Futureverse has also worked with major global brands. Still, company leaders admit they need to make changes to keep their vision going long-term. The restructuring is supposed to help the company strengthen its foundation and reorganize how things work. The goal is to keep supporting the main products and applications that matter most. Only Futureverse Corporation itself is affected by the restructuring – the subsidiary companies won’t see direct impacts. Company leaders say Futureverse has always been about collaboration and innovation. Now they want to push that work forward in a stronger, more sustainable way. This isn’t Futureverse’s first major shakeup Back in 2023, the company pulled in $54 million from investors in a Series A round. 10T Holdings, a crypto investment firm, led the deal. Ripple Labs Inc. and other investors also participated. What’s unusual about Futureverse is how it merged 11 different startups from all kinds of sectors, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and gaming. The company started by combining eight businesses in late 2022, then added three more later on. Co-founders Aaron McDonald and Shara Senderoff ran the massive consolidation. McDonald said at the time that fundraising was tough because the crypto market wasn’t stable. The merger itself created its own set of challenges, too. Workforce reduced by 20% during the previous restructuring When Futureverse restructured in 2023, it cut roughly 20% of its staff. That left the company with more than 250 employees after the cuts. McDonald said the consolidation…

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DX Terminal Tops NFT Sales Count in September as Base Dominates Top 10

DX Terminal Tops NFT Sales Count in September as Base Dominates Top 10

The post DX Terminal Tops NFT Sales Count in September as Base Dominates Top 10 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum layer-2 network Base’s non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem took center stage in September, recording the highest sales count among collections, according to DappRadar data.  NFTs on Base captured five of the top 10 spots by sales count in September, with DX Terminal and BasePaint securing the first and second ranks. The strong showing highlighted Base’s rapid ascent as a hub for experimental NFT projects, edging into territory long dominated by Ethereum and Polygon. Despite a surge in sales of Base NFTs, DappRadar data showed that trading volumes remained concentrated on Polygon and Ethereum collections. Polygon-based Courtyard led the month with $43.9 million, while Ethereum-based Moonbirds and CryptoPunks followed with $34 million and $25.8 million, respectively.  Meanwhile, Base’s DX Terminal took the number four spot in trading volume with $25.5 million, showcasing a nearly 1,700% surge, according to DappRadar.  The top seven NFT collections by sales count in September. Source: DappRadar AI NFTs take center stage in September DX Terminal stood out as the driving force behind Base’s rise in the NFT charts. The project recorded 1.27 million sales, an over 1,000% increase compared to the previous month. It also had over 200,000 traders transacting with the NFTs in September.  DX Terminal trading statistics. Source: DappRadar The project introduces a gaming format where NFTs act as AI-powered trader agents inside a retro-futuristic market simulation. Each NFT represents an autonomous character with distinct traits and behaviors. These characters compete to amass in-game wealth and status while reacting to player prompts, rival firms and non-playable characters.  Unlike traditional NFT games offering play-to-earn (P2E) mechanics, DX Terminal doesn’t offer direct token rewards or any real-world payouts. While the game has in-game tokens, they are not tied to real-world monetary value.  In May, DX Terminal said that its in-game native currency, WEBCOIN, existed offchain and…

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Pudgy Penguins NFT Price Surges as PENGU Token Gains

Pudgy Penguins NFT Price Surges as PENGU Token Gains

The post Pudgy Penguins NFT Price Surges as PENGU Token Gains appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Interest in Pudgy Penguins’ IP is growing significantly. Pudgy Penguins evolved to integrate blockchain with culture. PENGU’s price reflects Pudgy Penguins’ growing demand. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is attracting significant interest in the broader cryptocurrency industry, aiming to surpass Pokémon and Hello Kitty as a global intellectual property (IP).  Launched in 2021 as an NFT, the Pudgy Penguins crypto project has rebranded over the years, evolving from a cultural NFT into a tokenized ecosystem. From NFT Avatars to Cultural Brand Beyond being an NFT, the Pudgy Penguins project now issues meme coins, pursues various brand collaborations, and commercializes its intellectual property. Blockchain and crypto experts consider the Pudgy Penguin model an ideal example of the connection between blockchain and culture. It is worth noting that, like many NFT projects of its generation, Pudgy Penguins is based on the Ethereum blockchain, with an original collection comprising 8,888 NFT avatars. However, holding a Pudgy Penguin NFT gives its user complete IP rights to that particular token, allowing them the flexibility of using the collectible for virtually anything. Related: Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Flips BAYC in Sales Volume as Token Forms Major Bull Flag Many Pudgy Penguins owners have printed and sold them as merchandise, used them across social media platforms, for marketing, and in some cases, have gone ahead to establish businesses around the NFT. Particularly, Pudgy Penguins’ dominant presence on social media, with over 50 billion global views, gives it an edge in the digital assets industry. Expansion Into Tokens and Memecoins PENGU, the cryptocurrency associated with the Pudgy Penguins project, experienced a significant rally in 2025. The digital asset surged 1,275% in the second quarter of the year, rising from $0.00370 to $0.04663 in less than four months. However, the price has retraced following a broader crypto market pullback, trading for $0.02728…

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100x Crypto Hype With Ethereum and Cronos

100x Crypto Hype With Ethereum and Cronos

The post 100x Crypto Hype With Ethereum and Cronos appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto News MoonBull 100x crypto presale potential ignites frenzy as Ethereum and Cronos updates fuel investor buzz. Discover why this trending coin is the hottest must-buy now. Have you ever wondered which cryptocurrency could turn a small stake into life-changing wealth overnight? The crypto world is buzzing once again, and the chase for the next all-time opportunity has every trader on the edge of their seat. Ethereum is gearing up with strong signals, and Cronos is catching headlines with fresh updates. Yet, a new name is stealing the spotlight. MoonBull is live in presale, and the early excitement is nothing short of electric. Miss this, and you may regret it later while others cash in. MoonBull introduces features that are fueling the community with real momentum: staking rewards offering jaw-dropping returns, and a referral system that hands out instant bonuses. While Ethereum strengthens its network and Cronos attracts headlines, MoonBull’s live presale is where investors are currently swarming. This article will cover the developments and updates of all three coins: MoonBull, Ethereum, and Cronos. MoonBull’s Dual Power: 95% APY Staking And Referral Rewards MoonBull’s presale hype is supercharged by two unmatched rewards programs that are turning heads across the crypto space. The first is its fixed 95% APY staking program, introduced at Stage 10 of the presale. Imagine staking tokens straight from the MoonBull dashboard and watching rewards accumulate daily. Even with a 2-month lock-in on rewards, investors can unstake at any moment, keeping flexibility in their hands. A massive $14.6 billion $MOBU has been set aside to ensure this system never runs dry. Whether you are a small buyer or a large buyer, the gateway to steady, passive growth is wide open. But that is only half of the story. MoonBull’s referral system is shaking things up by instantly…

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100x Crypto? MoonBull Presale Hits Stage 3 at Lightning Speed as Ethereum and Cronos Join Hype

100x Crypto? MoonBull Presale Hits Stage 3 at Lightning Speed as Ethereum and Cronos Join Hype

Have you ever wondered which cryptocurrency could turn a small stake into life-changing wealth overnight? The crypto world is buzzing […] The post 100x Crypto? MoonBull Presale Hits Stage 3 at Lightning Speed as Ethereum and Cronos Join Hype appeared first on Coindoo.

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Futureverse announced a restructuring today affecting only the main corporation, not subsidiaries

Futureverse announced a restructuring today affecting only the main corporation, not subsidiaries

Futureverse has started restructuring its business again, the company’s board announced today. The move comes as the firm tries to build sustainable operations even though it’s made real progress in several tech areas. The company says it’s built some of the best AI models in the world and put together more than 30 open-source protocols. […]

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The Whitelist Opening That Could Define 2025: Zero Knowledge Proof Steps Into the Spotlight as the Top Cypto Investment of 2025

The Whitelist Opening That Could Define 2025: Zero Knowledge Proof Steps Into the Spotlight as the Top Cypto Investment of 2025

Act fast: Zero Knowledge Proof’s whitelist opening could define 2025. Join before access closes and discover why it’s a top crypto investment

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The Sandbox CEO Robby Yung Unveils Vision with New AI, Web3, and Mobile Initiatives

The Sandbox CEO Robby Yung Unveils Vision with New AI, Web3, and Mobile Initiatives

The Sandbox CEO Robby Yung Unveils Vision with New AI, Web3, and Mobile Initiatives

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