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What Would it Take to See an NFT Revival?

The Fintech Times

Non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ) took the world by storm in 2020 and 2021, as seemingly everyone discussed the relatively new concept, and some spent significant amounts to become sole owners of NFT art. Most NFTs saw a significant reduction in value as interest in the concept rapidly reduced across the globe.

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NFTs can go far beyond celebrity hype

Payments Source

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Can It Be a Commodity if It’s Not Fungible? Evaluating NFTs Under the Commodity Exchange Act

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

Understanding NFTs as commodities calls for a more nuanced analysis than what their “non-fungible” label might suggest at first glance. More recently, attention has turned to whether non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and particularly fractional NFTs, may constitute securities for purposes of the US federal securities laws.

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NFTs and Money Laundering - Are Fraudsters Becoming Artists?

FICO

In part 1 of this blog series my colleague defined NFTs or Non-Fungible Tokens. I think NFTs are even better for illicit purposes than traditional art, simply because the hurdles are lower. So, how do criminals go about using NFTs to launder money? Four steps to using NFTs for money laundering: Create the artwork.

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Spain targets crypto and NFTs with a new tax reform

The Paypers

A Spanish publication has reported on the Spanish Ministry of Finance ’s plans to target cryptocurrencies and NFTs with a new tax reform.

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80+ Companies Shaping The Blockchain Landscape

CB Insights

For example, online exchanges are making cryptocurrency trading and investing more accessible to consumers. Meanwhile, non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ) are making strides toward becoming mainstream. But blockchain’s potential extends well beyond crypto and NFTs. download our best of blockchain research. First name. Company name.

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What Are the Biggest Cryptocurrency Innovations We Have Seen in the Last Year?

The Fintech Times

Our monthly focus now turns to the most well-known form of digital assets : cryptocurrencies. This convergence is seeing cryptocurrency increasingly making its mark in the real world, with financial giants like Fidelity and BlackRock showing interest and investment in the space. But what is keeping this momentum going? .