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For over 30 years, "The Simpsons" has been tackling trending topics. On Sunday, the show took on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). What Happened: Past episodes of "The Simpsons," under the helm of creator Matt Groening, have been known to predict things before they come true. The show even predicted...

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrency took center stage in a Sunday episode of The Simpsons, titled “Treehouse of Horror 34,” which aired during the iconic animated series’ Halloween special. What Happened: In the episode’s first chapter, titled “Wild Barts Can...

Billionaire Elon Musk is a fan of several cryptocurrencies but also a notable critic of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Musk shared more criticism of NFTs during an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan. What Happened: Over the last few years, Musk has been a fan of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (...

One of the largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, OpenSea, has found itself in hot water with artists and creators, who could be ready to take their business elsewhere. Here’s a look at the reactions from an OpenSea investor and one of the largest NFT companies in the...

Over the years, scams in the world of cryptocurrency have increased. One of the tactics used is to hack a high-profile person’s Twitter account and post a phishing link that can drain people’s crypto wallets and take valuable NFTs. One scammer was recently caught by the FBI, resulting...

A day after Magic Eden suffered a technical glitch that resulted in 25 unverified NFTs being sold as part of verified collections, the company announced on Thursday it would be refunding all users who mistakenly bought the unverified NFTs. What Happened: The NFT marketplace said the issue...

Web3 company Yuga Labs is naming a new CEO Monday who will start work in 2023 and help the company expand its efforts in gaming and the metaverse.  What Happened: Yuga Labs, the company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, Mutant Ape Yacht Club and Otherdeed for Otherside NFTs, announced...

The founders of one of the most successful and most valuable NFT collections and Web3 companies have launched a new podcast to discuss the world of Web3 with selected guests. Here are the details. What Happened: Yuga Labs co-founder Greg Solano (aka Garga), Wylie Aronow (aka GordonGoner) and Kerem...

A leading non-fungible token and Web3 company announced an acquisition Monday that could help power its ambitions for the metaverse. The acquisition also brings one of the biggest names in the NFT space into the company’s ecosystem. What Happened: Yuga Labs announced it was acquiring...

One of the most prolific NFT artists is launching a new collaboration with Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). Here are the early details. What Happened: Mike Winkelmann, best known as Beeple, has been one of the leading artists in the NFT space with his “The First 5000 Days” selling for a record $69...

Rapper Kanye West is sharing more details about his relationship with former President Donald Trump. A new interview reveals why West liked Trump and also how he felt like he was used in the friendship. The details come as West could run against Trump in the 2024 presidential...

Thanks to having Guy Oseary as her manager, Madonna is one of the many celebrities and musicians who own a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT. Here’s the story on how Madonna bought an NFT from one of the most well-known collections, but missed out on her favorite Ape. What Happened: Oseary, known for...

One of the most well-known non-fungible token (NFT) artists targeted Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk Friday in his latest digital image. Here are the details. What Happened: Beeple, whose real name is Mike Winkelmann, releases an image a day as part of his Everydays series. On Friday,...

One of the most well-known non-fungible token (NFT) artists targeted President Joe Biden and a trending news topic in one of his latest digital images. What Happened: Beeple, whose real name is Mike Winkelmann, releases an image a day as part of his Everydays series. The two most recent images...

Cartography of the Mind has raised over $1.5 million. Proceeds of this single-largest philanthropic art sale presented by Christie’s in collaboration with Ryan Zurrer (Dialectic and Vine Ventures) will benefit MAPS’ psychedelics research. The exhibition of the digital art...