The Infinite Node Foundation has acquired full intellectual property rights to CryptoPunks from Yuga Labs, marking the first time a major digital art collection has been taken over by a nonprofit. NODE plans to preserve, promote, and exhibit the collection, with an emphasis on community engagement and global museum collaborations.
WeatherlyDeeper collaboration among ASEAN member states is essential to developing unified principles and interoperable frameworks that ensure the responsible use of AI and uphold ethical standards in data governance.
CatherineFalconX has teamed up with Standard Chartered to give institutional crypto investors better access to banking and foreign exchange services. The partnership starts in Singapore and will expand to other regions, offering faster fiat settlements and wider currency support.
AnaisThe bosses of crypto lender Cred have admitted in court to lying to customers about the company's financial problems. This deception led to the firm collapsing and investors losing a large amount of their digital money.
AnaisA famous 1515 rhinoceros artwork by Albrecht Dürer has been turned into 11 silver sculptures by Asprey Studio and the British Museum, each linked to a digital record on the Bitcoin blockchain. The digital inscription proves ownership and connects the sculpture to its makers, combining old craftsmanship with new technology.
AnaisShibuya has launched a streaming platform where viewers can fund and vote on short films, helping decide which ones become full series. It combines crowdfunding with entertainment, giving more control to creators and fans instead of traditional studios.
WeatherlyJonathan Mills, founder of the Hashling NFT project, is being sued by investors who accuse him of misusing millions from NFT sales and a Bitcoin mining venture. They claim he kept control through a faulty shareholder deal and never delivered the promised returns.
AnaisJPMorgan settled tokenised US Treasuries on a public blockchain for the first time, linking its private network with a public one using Chainlink’s technology. This marks a significant step towards combining traditional banking systems with decentralised finance.
WeatherlyTo avoid steep US tariffs on Chinese goods, Apple is shifting more iPhone production to India. But President Trump has criticised the move, urging CEO Tim Cook to bring manufacturing back to the US. Is this a push for revitalisation—or an unrealistic demand in a globalised economy?
CatherineTicketing startup XP raised $6.2 million to grow its Solana-based platform, which turns tickets into NFTs but keeps the blockchain hidden from users. The company plans to offer upfront pricing, resale options, and fan rewards using verified on-chain data.
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