Ukrainian art museum to preserve art and cultural heritage through NFT auction

Ukrainian art museum to preserve art and cultural heritage through NFT auction

As the Web3 space expands, nonfungible token (NFT) use cases continue to develop past the hyped days of stagnant digital art collections. However, even within the art realm, NFT utility is being reinvented, as is the case with a Ukrainian art museum. The Kharkiv Art Museum announced on Oct. 13…

Industry exec explains why NFT fraud protection falls on brand and not marketplaces

Industry exec explains why NFT fraud protection falls on brand and not marketplaces

Nonfungible token (NFT) marketplaces should commit to combat fraudulent NFTs, but brands are far more responsible for protecting NFT investors, according to one industry executive. Brands that issue NFTs should be taking the first step to protecting themselves and potential investors from fraud, BrandShield CEO Yoav Keren said in an…

Rep. McHenry gives progress report on stablecoin legislation, says it’s an ‘ugly baby’

Rep. McHenry gives progress report on stablecoin legislation, says it’s an ‘ugly baby’

Patrick McHenry, ranking member of the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, thinks the “conversation has become unmoored” about financial technology and needs to return to solving real world problems. He is in talks on legislation that may at least bring more clarity to stablecoins. Currently, there is…

US lawmaker says crypto regulation from SEC is ‘needed now’

US lawmaker says crypto regulation from SEC is ‘needed now’

John Hickenlooper, a United States Senator representing Colorado, has penned a letter to Gary Gensler urging the Securities and Exchange Commission chair to establish “clear rules” for the crypto market. In an Oct. 13 letter, Hickenlooper called on the SEC to take action on regulatory issues including identifying the cryptocurrencies…

UK gov’t introduces bill to digitize trade documents — potentially traced using blockchain

UK gov’t introduces bill to digitize trade documents — potentially traced using blockchain

Members of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords have introduced legislation aimed at eliminating the need for paper trade documents, increasing the likelihood of using blockchain technology to trace records. In an Oct. 12 announcement, MP Michelle Donelan and the U.K. Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the…

NFTs and crypto provide fundraising options for breast cancer awareness

NFTs and crypto provide fundraising options for breast cancer awareness

The hype around nonfungible tokens (NFTs) may be fading, yet a number of organizations continue to implement Web3 initiatives. Nonprofit organizations and activists, in particular, have begun implementing nonfungible token projects to help fundraise and generate awareness for certain causes.  While these methods are still new, NFT projects for philanthropy…