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Creator of Mutant Ape ripoff NFTs pleads guilty to $3M fraud scheme
15.11.2023
The French developer of the Mutant Ape Planet NFT collection faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud charges
Legal Action Threatened Over Eye Injuries at ApeFest: Bored Ape NFT Holder Speaks Out
9.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / alexandarilich Yuga Labs, the maker of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible tokens (NFTs), is now on legal notice over injuries sustained at ApeFest. The founder and CEO of art technology company Artfi, Asif Kamal, tweeted early on Thursday (UTC) that he...
Yuga Labs confirms UV lights likely cause of eye issues at ApeFest
9.11.2023
The Bored Ape Yacht Club’s official Twitter account said an investigation confirmed suspicions that UV lights were the likely cause of the reported eye and skin issues suffered by some attendees
Yuga Labs Confirms UVA-A Emitting Lights Cause of ApeFest Eye Issues
9.11.2023
Numerous participants exhibited signs of photokeratitis, an ailment resulting from ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, after last weekend's event
Crypto ATM Expansion Continues with Bitgamo Set to Install 90 More in 2024
8.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / l_martinez Crypto ATMs are continuing to expand globally with over 32,500 installed so far, Financial Times reported. Crypto ATMs allow everyday individuals to convert traditional fiat money into cryptocurrencies and vice versa, offering a level of convenience akin to standard...
Attendees of Yuga Labs’ ApeFest Event Report Eye-Related Issues; Yuga Labs Investigating Cause
7.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / alexandarilich Attendees of the Yuga Labs ApeFest event in Hong Kong have reported suffering burns, eye damage, and extreme pain in their eyes after attending the event. The attendees at the Yuga Labs ApeFest event in Hong Kong on November 4 suffered eye burns, impaired...
ApeFest Attendees Report Severe Eye Burn. BAYC Says Less Than 1% Have Symptoms
6.11.2023
Attendees of a ApeFest, an event hosted by Bored Ape Yacht Club creators Yuga Labs, have been receiving medical care after reporting blurred vision and burning eyes
The Simpsons Take a Dig at NFTs, Crypto in 'Treehouse of Horror' Episode
6.11.2023
"Remember how we were always saying we wish Bart was less fungible," Homer asks Marge after he puts his son on-chain
ApeFest attendees report ‘extreme pain’ and vision problems after event
6.11.2023
Several attendees of Yuga Labs’ ApeFest event in Hong Kong reported eye pain and vision loss, claiming they were exposed to improper lighting
Bulgaria’s Oldest Soccer Club Botev Plovdiv Adds Bitcoin as a Payment Option
3.11.2023
PFC Botev Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s oldest soccer team, recently said it now accepts bitcoin payments at fan shops and catering points during matches. Fans who make payments using the top cryptocurrency anytime in the month of November are eligible for a 10% discount. Fans to Buy Tickets With...
Elon Musk slams NFTs but ends up arguing the case for Bitcoin Ordinals
2.11.2023
Elon Musk argued that NFT projects “should at least encode the JPEG in the blockchain,” to the delight of many Bitcoiners
Bulgaria’s oldest football club adopts Bitcoin and Lightning, joins Nostr
31.10.2023
Football meets finance: Bitcoin payments integration arrive at top flight Bulgarian club, Botev Plovdiv FC
Ryder Ripps ordered to pay Yuga Labs $1.6M in copyright lawsuit
27.10.2023
The NFT artists were also ordered to cover Yuga Labs’ legal fees after determining the trademark infringement constituted an “exceptional case.”
Fed’s Powell Hints at Continued Elevated Rates; Fedwatch Tool Indicates Near-Certain Hike Next Month
19.10.2023
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed on Thursday the U.S. central bank remains committed to bringing down inflation and will maintain restrictive monetary policy until prices cool. Speaking at the Economic Club of New York, Powell hinted that further interest rate hikes may be appropriate...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Talks US Economy and Inflation at Economic Club of New York
19.10.2023
Today, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed critical economic issues facing the United States in a talk at the Economic Club of New York.
During the speech, Powell discussed the state of the U.S. economy, recent monetary policies, and future plans of the Federal Reserve. The topics that...
NFT Artist Ryder Ripps Struggles to Get Bored Ape Yacht Club Lawsuit Dismissed
17.10.2023
The attorney representing NFT artist Ryder Ripps and his co-founder, Jeremy Cahen (known by the pseudonym “Pauly” on X), struggled to convince a panel of judges to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Bored Ape Yacht Club against his clients. ...
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‘I’m still not seeing it’ — Judges skeptical of Ryder Ripps’ BAYC appeal
17.10.2023
The lawyer representing Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen struggled to convince a panel of judges that Yuga Labs’ case against his clients should be thrown out under California’s anti-SLAPP statute
Bitcoin Events Announces Crypto Fest 2023: Connecting Crypto and Blockchain Enthusiasts
16.10.2023
PRESS RELEASE. On the 24th of November, attendees from around the world will gather at the luxurious Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town, South Africa, for the highly anticipated Crypto Fest 2023. Crypto Fest has earned its reputation as being one of the most prominent events in the blockchain...
Bored Ape Yacht Club Announces Collaboration With Iconic Japanese Streetwear Brand Bape
27.9.2023
According to Yuga Labs, creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), the team has partnered with the popular Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape, commonly known as Bape. They plan to unveil a new “irreverent collection” together at Apefest in Hong Kong this November. BAYC Partners With...
AirBit Club 'ponzi' co-founder gets 12 years prison
27.9.2023
Convicted fraudster Pablo Renato Rodriguez will also need to serve three years of supervised release after he finishes his 12 year imprisonment sentence