adminYuga Labs settles lawsuit against artists accused of copying its NFTs
In recent developments, yuga Labs first filed a lawsuit in June 2022, accusing Ripps and Cahen of copying its Bored Ape Yacht Club cartoon ape images and selling lookalike NFTs.…
Alleged $54M Uranium Finance hacker faces 30 years in prison
In recent developments, prosecutors allege the stolen funds were used to purchase collectibles, including Pokémon cards, antique Roman coins and a piece of fabric from the Wright brothers’ plane. Looking…
Crypto finally got SEC clarity. Why didn’t the market care?
In recent developments, the SEC and CFTC just gave crypto its clearest and most straightforward regulatory guidance in years. Most crypto assets will no longer be treated as presumptive securities,…
SEC Chair explains why NFTs fall outside of securities laws
In recent developments, paul Atkins says nonfungible tokens are typically collectibles, not investment contracts, as the agency outlines new categories of digital assets outside securities laws. Looking closer, market participants…
OpenSea postpones SEA token launch, citing ‘challenging’ conditions
In recent developments, openSea’s SEA token was first announced last October, when the platform revealed it would be transitioning from an NFT marketplace to one that can “trade everything.” Looking…
NFT Marketplace Nifty Gateway to Close Platform, Enter Withdrawal‑Only Mode
In recent developments, nifty Gateway announces platform closure and moves to withdrawal‑only mode, with asset withdrawal instructions for users. The non-fungible token ( NFT) marketplace Nifty Gateway announced that the…
Once-prominent NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway to wind down operations
In recent developments, the Gemini-owned NFT platform will close on Feb. 23, 2026, entering withdrawal-only mode as another major casualty of the sector’s prolonged downturn. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
Ponke Meme Coin Brand Teams With RIPNDIP for Blind Box Collectible Drop
In recent developments, streetwear label RIPNDIP is launching a new collab with Solana meme coin brand Ponke, offering blind box collectibles with a crypto twist. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
US prosecutors abandon OpenSea insider trading case
In recent developments, the Justice Department will drop its case against Nathaniel Chastain, a former OpenSea manager who successfully appealed a wire fraud and money laundering conviction. Looking closer, market…
From Prison Razor to Passport: John McAfee’s Wild Personal Effects Hit the …
In recent developments, scarce City, a bitcoin-native auction marketplace catering to “freedom goods” such as crypto art, collectibles, and merchandise, is putting a curated batch of physical items under the…