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The Person Who Made $69 Million from NFTs Four Years Ago Is Still Making Money

Four years after making $69 million from an NFT sale, Beeple continues to innovate and profit in the digital art space. Despite the decline in the NFT market, he recently launched "Regular Animals" at Art Basel—a collection of 256 eerie robotic dogs with human faces resembling figures like Musk, Warhol, and Picasso. These AI-driven sculptures use cameras and visual algorithms to create art based on their surroundings. The NFTs, initially given away for free, now trade for over 10 ETH (around $35,000) on OpenSea, valuing the giveaway near $9 million. A physical series of 1,024 pieces is also available, with listings reaching $6,500 on eBay—though the digital versions remain more valuable. Beeple, who once struggled to sell art for over $100, now operates a large studio with a team of artists and engineers, including a former Boeing engineer and a renowned art curator. His work continues to bridge crypto and traditional art, gaining attention from outlets like WSJ.

深潮12/10 03:47

The Person Who Made $69 Million from NFTs Four Years Ago Is Still Making Money

深潮12/10 03:47

Crypto Morning Brief: Hassett Hints at Rate Cuts, Stripe to Launch Stablecoin Payment Feature

Crypto Morning Brief: Kevin Hassett, a top contender for the next Fed chair, signaled openness to significant interest rate cuts if economic data permits. In regulatory news, SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that most ICOs should not be classified as securities, limiting the SEC’s role to tokenized securities. Hong Kong plans to begin automatic tax data exchange for crypto transactions with partner jurisdictions starting in 2028. Stripe will launch stablecoin payments on December 12, supporting USDC on Ethereum, Base, and Polygon, with a 1.5% transaction fee. It also opened public testing for its blockchain project Tempo with new partners Kalshi and UBS. Circle introduced a privacy-focused stablecoin, USDCx, in partnership with Aleo, and received a financial services license in Abu Dhabi. In other developments, Coinbase partnered with PNC Bank to offer Bitcoin trading to private clients. A TRUMP meme token announced an upcoming mobile game. Meta is reportedly developing a new AI model named Avocado, and SpaceX is planning a potential record-breaking IPO in 2026.

深潮12/10 01:21

Crypto Morning Brief: Hassett Hints at Rate Cuts, Stripe to Launch Stablecoin Payment Feature

深潮12/10 01:21

Ethereum Emerges As A Dollar Settlement Powerhouse, Outpacing Traditional Payment Networks – Details

Ethereum is emerging as a major global settlement layer for dollar-denominated transactions, surpassing traditional payment networks like Visa and Mastercard in raw transaction volume. According to a report highlighted by Leon Waidmann, the Ethereum network recorded nearly $6 trillion in stablecoin transfer volume in Q4 alone, driven significantly by growing demand for digital dollar settlements. This surge underscores Ethereum's expanding role in finance beyond cryptocurrency, positioning it as a foundational infrastructure for value transfer. The network is also scaling effectively, with increasing throughput and declining transaction costs, enabling more activity at lower fees. Despite a slight dip in ETH's price and trading volume, its utility as a settlement powerhouse continues to strengthen.

bitcoinist12/10 00:03

Ethereum Emerges As A Dollar Settlement Powerhouse, Outpacing Traditional Payment Networks – Details

bitcoinist12/10 00:03

Real Finance secures $29M to build institutional rails for tokenized assets

Real-world asset tokenization network Real Finance has raised $29 million in private funding, led by a $25 million commitment from Nimbus Capital, to build institutional infrastructure for tokenized assets. The funds will support the expansion of its compliance and operational systems as it develops a full-stack RWA platform. The company aims to tokenize $500 million in RWAs, targeting 2% of the current tokenized asset market. The market is currently dominated by US Treasury products, private credit, and alternative funds, with tokenized money market funds growing rapidly. Industry experts, including Plume CEO Chris Yin, project major expansion in 2025, with potential for significant user growth and diversification into assets like private credit, mineral rights, and energy.

cointelegraph12/09 21:33

Real Finance secures $29M to build institutional rails for tokenized assets

cointelegraph12/09 21:33

Wall Street Storms Ripple In Explosive $500 Million Deal

Ripple secured a $500 million investment from major Wall Street firms, including Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group, lifting its valuation to approximately $40 billion. A key feature of the deal is the significant downside protection for investors, including a put option allowing them to sell shares back to Ripple after 3-4 years for a guaranteed 10% annualized return unless the company goes public. In return, Ripple can only force a buyback by paying about 25% annually. Investors also received liquidation preference. The deal is largely viewed as a concentrated bet on XRP, with an estimated 90% of Ripple's net asset value tied to the cryptocurrency. This structure is now become a new reference point for assessing crypto credit risk, pressuring Ripple to pursue an IPO or find new liquidity before the put windows open.

bitcoinist12/09 21:09

Wall Street Storms Ripple In Explosive $500 Million Deal

bitcoinist12/09 21:09

BTCC Exchange Integrates with TradingView, Bringing Professional Trading Tools to its 10 Million Global Users

BTCC, the world's longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, has integrated its perpetual futures trading with the charting platform TradingView. This partnership allows BTCC's over 10 million global users to access and trade its 400+ perpetual futures pairs directly through TradingView's interface. The integration combines BTCC's liquidity and product range with TradingView's professional charting tools, indicators, and real-time data, enabling traders to analyze markets and execute trades within a single platform. The announcement follows BTCC's reported $1.15 trillion in Q3 2025 trading volume and recent brand ambassador partnership with NBA star Jaren Jackson Jr. Users can connect their accounts in three simple steps via the Trading Panel on TradingView.

TheNewsCrypto12/09 20:58

BTCC Exchange Integrates with TradingView, Bringing Professional Trading Tools to its 10 Million Global Users

TheNewsCrypto12/09 20:58

Crypto nears its ‘Netscape moment’ as industry approaches inflection point

The cryptocurrency industry is approaching its "Netscape moment," driven by advancements in blockchain infrastructure and the rise of regulated investment products, according to Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang. This inflection point mirrors the early internet's mass adoption phase, where ease of use and institutional accessibility became key catalysts. Onchain systems enable open, programmable finance, while regulated products like ETFs attract traditional investors by offering familiar, compliant access. Analysts note over 200 crypto ETPs may launch soon, broadening participation. Despite concerns about speculation and memecoin dominance on some networks, experts argue that centralized platforms and ETFs expand the onchain economy rather than threaten it. The true risk lies in slowed technological progress; continued innovation in functionality and market structures is essential for long-term value creation.

cointelegraph12/09 20:49

Crypto nears its ‘Netscape moment’ as industry approaches inflection point

cointelegraph12/09 20:49

While Altcoins Bleed, Ozak AI’s Presale Is Breaking Records — Analysts Expect 700× Growth After Listing

While the broader altcoin market has struggled in 2025, Ozak AI ($OZ) is experiencing record-breaking demand in its presale. Currently in Phase 7, the AI and DePIN-driven project has raised over $4.85 million, selling more than 1 billion tokens at $0.014 each. The token price is set to increase in the next phase, with a long-term listing target of $1.00. The project's core utility lies in its hybrid infrastructure, combining AI automation with decentralized computing for predictive analytics and cross-chain compatibility. It has completed a smart contract audit and secured key partnerships with Hive Intel, Weblume, Meganet, and SINT to enhance its data, analytics, and execution capabilities. Analysts highlight its rising presale demand, working product, and strong partnerships as reasons for its post-listing growth potential, positioning it as a utility-focused infrastructure project rather than a speculative asset.

TheNewsCrypto12/09 20:39

While Altcoins Bleed, Ozak AI’s Presale Is Breaking Records — Analysts Expect 700× Growth After Listing

TheNewsCrypto12/09 20:39

Bitwise crypto index fund moves from over-the-counter to NYSE Arca for trading

Bitwise Asset Management's 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) is transitioning from the over-the-counter market to NYSE Arca, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption. The fund, which offers diversified exposure to the top 10 cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, will now trade as an exchange-traded product on a major regulated securities exchange. This move is expected to reduce investment friction and provide a safer, more accessible entry point for investors hesitant about direct crypto exposure. Bitwise, an early issuer of a spot Bitcoin ETF, has seen growing institutional interest amid regulatory developments and market volatility, including recent large liquidations and subsequent inflows into crypto ETPs.

cointelegraph12/09 19:23