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French Luxury Brand Hermes Wins NFT Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
10.2.2023
French luxury brand Hermes has won a lawsuit against an artist who depicted its famous Birkin bags in a non-fungible token (NFT) collection. The artist argued that NFTs should be covered under the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment but the jury disagreed. Hermes Wins Lawsuit Against...
Nimantha Siriwardana, CTO of Metacask, on Digital Ownership of Luxury Alcohol | Ep. 202
7.2.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Nim Siriwardana, Co-Founder and CTO of Metacask, talks about digitalizing the spirits industry for transparent asset ownership, and the intersection between luxury goods and NFTs....
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Luxury Rehab Centers Introduce Treatment for Crypto Addiction – Here's Why
6.2.2023
Addicted to watching your crypto portfolio balance? Can't stop staring at those crypto prices? There are now rehab centers for that.
The Balance is a rehabilitation center located on the Spanish island of Majorca - but is not for the empty of wallets. It reportedly cost one person a minimum...
Washington Townhome Tied to Disgraced FTX Co-Founder Listed for $3.28 Million Amid Controversy and Bankruptcy
24.1.2023
A Washington, D.C., townhome tied to FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been listed on the market for roughly $3.28 million. The property was purchased by Bankman-Fried’s brother’s nonprofit, Guarding Against Pandemics, for the same price it is selling for today....
FTX Co-Founder’s Alleged Extravagance Comes to Light in Bankruptcy Court Documents
9.1.2023
Following the court filing that shows FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) wants access to FTX’s $460 million in Robinhood shares, Delaware bankruptcy court documents show tens of millions were spent by the FTX team in 2022 on living accommodations, hotels, food, and flights. Moreover...
Windsor brokers releases luxury electric car and cash rewards
3.1.2023
Windsor Brokers recently treated users with a special loyalty rewards promotion. The offer gives users an opportunity to win a brand-new BMW IX3 M or Tesla model 3 with extra loyalty cash rewards. Based on the available countries, users’ odds of winning the BMW can vary. By joining Windsor...
BMW Partners With Coinweb to Develop Blockchain-Based Vehicle Financing Automation and Loyalty Program in Thailand
31.12.2022
BMW, the luxury car manufacturer, has partnered with Coinweb, a decentralized blockchain layer 2-based company, to introduce blockchain-based tools to its operations. The company will develop blockchain-based automation for vehicle financing processes, and also a rewards program for customers...
Crypto Twitter confused by SBF's $250M bail and a return to luxury
23.12.2022
The crypto community raised many questions about how FTX's former CEO was able to secure bail and the conditions it will come with
FTX ex-staffer: Extravagant expenditures and cult-like worshipping of SBF
15.12.2022
A former FTX employee has revealed details regarding the lavish expenditures of the exchange as well as its intense company culture
FTX's Bahamas Liquidators Seek to Exclude Over $200M Worth of Luxury Properties From Liquidation
13.12.2022
The unwinding of Sam Bankman-Fried’s sprawling empire is proving as unwieldy as the company itself
Former Alameda CEO Spent $10,000,000+ on Luxury Properties Months Before FTX Collapse – Did He Know What Was Happening?
6.12.2022
As the collapse of major crypto exchange FTX and sister firm Alameda Research continues to generate controversy within the cryptosphere, Sam Trabucco, Alameda’s former co-CEO, reportedly went on a shopping spree shortly before the two companies’ implosion. Among others, he bought two luxury...
Argentinian Officials Swoop on Illegal BTC Mining Farm in ‘Luxury Apartments’
21.11.2022
The Argentinian tax body’s crackdown on unregistered crypto mining is expanding to residential properties. Officers shut down an illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining farm in a “high-end” block of apartments in an upscale part of La Plata, Buenos Aires Province.
Earlier this month, the tax body – known...
Nifty News: Reddit NFTs surge into OpenSea top 10, judge likens NFTs to ‘luxury’ property and more
26.10.2022
Reddit's NFT collections have taken some of the top 10 spots on OpenSea and seen millions in sales volume over the past week
UK’s Royal Mint Reveals Record Profits Amid Significant Demand for Physical Gold and Silver
14.10.2022
While the price of gold has dropped in value from the asset’s all-time high on March 8, the U.K.’s oldest precious metals (PMs) company, the Royal Mint, saw record profits over the last 12 months. In fact, the Royal Mint’s annual earnings show the firm has seen the highest profits in 12 years, with...
NFT Collection Veefriends Physical Collectibles to Debut at Macy’s and Toys’R’Us
5.10.2022
In recent times, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and their physical counterparts have started to debut at well known retail stores and luxury boutiques. On October 4, the NFT project called Veefriends revealed that the team is launching its limited edition series of collectible characters exclusively...
Uniglo (GLO), Amp (AMP), and Decred (DCR) Profits Could Launch You Into a Life of Luxury
15.9.2022
Have you ever dreamed of a luxurious life? One where you can travel the world, buy whatever you want, and never worry about money again? Well, your dreams could soon become a reality, thanks to the potential profits from investing in Uniglo (GLO), Amp (AMP), and Decred (DCR). All three of these...
Dubai Luxury Hotel Palazzo Versace Allows Guests to Pay in Crypto
13.9.2022
Guests staying at Palazzo Versace Dubai have, since September 7, had an option to settle payment for services rendered via cryptocurrency. The hotel also plans to add the crypto payment option to its e-commerce platforms to enable guests to pay for gift vouchers using digital currencies....
Soneva’s Luxury Resorts Now Accept Crypto Payments
17.8.2022
Luxury resort chain Soneva has reportedly begun accepting cryptocurrency payments at its resorts in the Maldives and Thailand. “Accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment method is another example of enabling our international guests to easily make payments from anywhere in the world.”...
Tiffany & Co. NFT Sale Sells out, Luxury Jewelry Retailer Rakes in $12.5M in Ethereum
7.8.2022
On August 5, 2022, the American luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. announced that the company’s non-fungible token (NFT) mint called “Nftiff” sold out. Tiffany’s sold 250 Nftiffs for 30 ethereum per Nftiff raking in more than $12.5 million from the sale. The NFTs...
Bitpay Adds APE and EUROC Support — Luxury Retail Giant Gucci Accepts Apecoin Payments
2.8.2022
On August 2, the Atlanta-based crypto payment services provider Bitpay announced that it has expanded its crypto asset support with two different crypto assets. Bitpay revealed the company has integrated apecoin and euro coin into the firm’s platform and the luxury retailer and designer...