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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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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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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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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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Mastercard files 15 NFTs and metaverse-based trademarks

The Paypers

Mastercard has filed for 15 NFTs and metaverse-based trademarks, signalling its intention to become a player in the digital economy.

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First Ever Excel NFTs go on Sale. Without the Goal of Making Money

The Finance Weekly

For the first time ever, Microsoft Excel based NFTs are going on sale. These Excel NFTs are unique not only because they are the first of its kind, but also because their goal has nothing to do with making a profit. The NFTs were commissioned by , Datarails , a financial planning platform that knows a thing or two about Excel.

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Afterpay partners New York Fashion Week for designer NFTs

The Paypers

Australia-based, Buy Now, Pay Later company Afterpay has released a series of limited-edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for New York Fashion Week.

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