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NFTs are digital assets that represent ownership of unique content on a blockchain. Unlike regular digital files that can be copied endlessly, NFTs are designed to be one of a kind, which makes each asset valuable to creators and collectors. NFTs can represent art, music, videos, collectibles, and virtual items used in games or online communities.In recent years, NFTs have created new opportunities for creators to earn directly from creative work without relying on traditional platforms. Understanding how NFTs are made is the first step toward exploring this space, whether the goal is creative expression, brand building, or income generation.…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum’s (ETH) market structure is showing a clear split between financial products and direct balance-sheet accumulation. While U.S.-listed Ethereum ETFs have struggled to attract consistent inflows in recent sessions, corporate treasuries are quietly increasing their exposure, creating a mixed signal for investors heading into the final days of 2025. Recent ETF data highlights this contrast. According to flow trackers, several Ethereum ETFs recorded flat or negative flows, including a session where BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF posted zero net inflows. ETH’s price trends to the downside on the daily…

India’s financial crime watchdog is widening its crackdown on crypto-related fraud. In the fresh move, ED carried out coordinated searches across three states. These raids were linked to a case involving fake investment platforms that allegedly duped investors in India and overseas. The Enforcement Directorate reportedly raided 21 residential and office locations across Karnataka, Maharashtra and New Delhi. This was part of a money laundering investigation. The searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The case was registered against 4th Bloc Consultants and several other individuals.  ED finds web of crypto wallets According to the ED,…

Update (Dec. 23, 10:09 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from the IMF and clarify details on the Chivo sale.The International Monetary Fund’s mission chief for El Salvador issued a statement confirming that government authorities were proceeding with negotiations for the sale of the country’s Chivo Bitcoin wallet.In a Monday statement, the IMF said El Salvador’s government was continuing to discuss its Bitcoin (BTC) project with the fund’s officials, and “negotiations for the sale of the government e-wallet Chivo are well advanced.” A spokesperson said there were separate discussions regarding Bitcoin purchases. Source: IMFThe statement…

Bitcoin’s lack of an exciting year-end price rally may be the catalyst that prevents a significant crash in the first quarter of next year, according to Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano.“Given where the volatility is right now, it would be very surprising that Bitcoin’s volatility has drastically compressed and yet still could get a 70% or 80% drawdown,” Pompliano said during an interview on CNBC on Tuesday.Pompliano said the short-term disappointment from Bitcoin (BTC) holders over the asset not reaching $250,000 this year overlooks the broader performance. “We have to remember that Bitcoin is up 100% in two years. It’s up…

Bitcoin is trading around $87,450, down about 1.2% over the past 24 hours, with daily turnover near $42.5 bn. Despite the pullback, BTC remains the largest crypto asset, carrying a market value of roughly $1.75 tn and a circulating supply just under 20 mn coins, close to its hard cap of 21 mn.Broader market sentiment has softened. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index sits at 29, firmly in “fear” territory, while the Altcoin Season Index is at 17, signaling a clear Bitcoin-dominant phase. Total crypto market capitalization hovers near $2.96 tn, suggesting capital is consolidating rather than exiting the asset…

Institutional investors just sold an overall total of $952 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in only one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. This marks the first outflows in four weeks for digital asset investment products. CoinShares notes the sell-off happened alongside delays in the US Clarity Act and concerns over whale investors selling adding pressure. Ethereum led the outflows with $555 million withdrawn. Bitcoin followed with $460 million in outflows. Solana saw inflows of $48.5 million, while XRP gained $62.9 million. The US drove most of the negative flow. Outflows there reached $990 million. Canada offset…

Bitcoin financial services firm Matador Technologies has been given the regulatory green light to sell up to 80 million Canadian dollars ($58.4 million) worth of company shares, which it will use to help reach its goal of owning 1,000 Bitcoin before the end of 2026.Matador said on Tuesday that the Ontario Securities Commission permitted it to issue $58.4 million worth of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, debt securities, or units over a 25-month effective period. Matador CEO Deven Soni said the firm is “focused on increasing Bitcoin per share over time and continue to target a treasury balance of 1,000 Bitcoin…

Reflecting growing pressure by New York prosecutors on museums and private collectors, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and an American collector have returned dozens of looted antiquities to Turkey. As reported by the New York Times, a repatriation ceremony was held in New York on December 8. The repatriations are connected to a years-long investigation into antiquities trafficking networks by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit. The items returned on December 8 were all linked to plundered archeological sites in Turkey; according to the DA’s office, the items were stolen from those…

Key Highlights Crypto.com has formally raised objections to a rule that would exclude companies with over 50% digital asset holdings from major global stock indexes This objection has raised support from the industry leaders and supporters  The largest corporate Bitcoin holders warn that the rule is “discriminatory, arbitrary, and unworkable” A leading cryptocurrency exchange, Crypto.com has formally raised objections to a proposal from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). The proposal from MSCI wants to exclude certain companies from its major stock indexes based on how much cryptocurrency they hold.  Justin Wales, Head of Legal for the Americas at Crypto.com, argues…