Theme Non-Fungible Token (NFT)

OpenSea does not turn its back on NFTs. The platform is transforming into a universal hub to trade all onchain assets. With a record volume of 2.6 billion dollars and a $SEA token in preparation, this evolution could well redefine the future of the crypto market?

Switzerland’s gambling watchdog has filed a formal complaint against FIFA’s NFT platform, accusing it of operating as an unlicensed gambling service. The move signals growing regulatory pressure on digital collectibles and Web3 ventures as authorities grapple with how blockchain-based reward systems fit within traditional gambling laws.

The NFT market radically changed in 2025. Exorbitant fees (gas fees) and endless confirmation delays are a thing of the past. The sector is maturing: major brands are massively adopting NFTs for their digital collectibles, access tickets, and loyalty programs.

Crypto crash: NFTs lose $1.2B, then timidly recover. Are investors really coming back? Full breakdown.

Web3 loses its visionary stylist! Pagotto, the pope of NFT sneakers, takes his bow. And meanwhile, Nike is re-lacing its strategies... failing to revive its promises.

While dApps are looking gloomy, DeFi is gorging on billions. Decline in clicks, increase in liquidity... traders are deserting, but capital has never been so loyal.

In September, the Base network (Coinbase's Ethereum solution) made an unexpected breakthrough in the NFT universe. Fueled by the game DX Terminal, the ecosystem surpassed its rivals in number of sales. A sign that a mix of creativity, AI and fun can awaken a market generally losing momentum.

American Express is letting travellers collect NFT passport stamps to capture trips digitally and personalise memories securely.

OpenSea has quietly doubled its trading fees just days before launching its long-awaited SEA token. The platform will now charge 1% on NFT trades, up from 0.5%, marking a 100% increase. The adjustment, announced by Chief Marketing Officer Adam Hollander in a lengthy update on X, takes effect September 15.

OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace, has launched a $1 million reserve to acquire and preserve culturally important digital art. The reserve began with the purchase of CryptoPunk #5273, marking a new chapter for the platform in showcasing NFTs as historical and artistic artifacts.

NFT sales dropped below $100 million in the first week of September, ending a two-month streak of strong summer performance.

Coinbase’s Layer-2 blockchain Base has taken a big leap in the NFT market, securing the third spot in global 30-day NFT trading volume.

The NFT sector lost more than $1.2 billion in market value within a week as Ether prices cooled. According to NFT Price Floor, the market capitalization of NFT collections fell 12%, dropping from $9.3 billion to $8.1 billion. The correction followed Ether’s decline of nearly 9% after recently reaching a high of about $4,700.

A new proposal in the New York State Assembly aims to impose a small tax on cryptocurrency sales and transfers. Assemblymember Phil Steck has introduced legislation seeking a 0.2% excise tax on digital asset transactions, including cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The bill, if passed, could reshape the way the state approaches digital finance while channeling revenue into school-based substance abuse prevention programs.

The NFT market has just recorded its second-best month of the year, reaching $574 million in sales in July—a nearly unexpected rebound. While the number of buyers is declining, the average transaction value is rising, and Ethereum-based collections are surging. Is this just a temporary rebound—or the start of a more selective new cycle?

In July, the market capitalization of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) reached an unexpected peak of $6.6 billion, representing a spectacular surge of 94% compared to the previous month. This rebound is no coincidence. It is indeed driven by iconic figures of Web3 such as CryptoPunks, along with a new wave of speculative and cultural interest.

PENGU, the NFT of Pudgy Penguins on Solana, explodes after a record sweep of CryptoPunks. All the details in this article.

Ethereum NFTs saw $75M in weekly trading volume, marking a strong rebound as crypto market sentiment improves.

American online NFT marketplace OpenSea has taken a major leap toward becoming an “on-chain everything app.” In a Tuesday disclosure, the NFT platform announced the purchase of Rally, a mobile-driven Web3 platform, thus bringing token and NFT trading to the doorstep of mobile phone users.

No one bets on a campfire when the rain is falling. Yet, NFTs continue to crackle, even in the downpour. While trading volumes shrink quarter after quarter, sales are holding firm: $2.82 billion collected in the first half of 2025. Fewer dollars per transaction, but more hands are reaching out. The market is no longer frantic; it breathes differently, calmer, denser. And that might be the best news crypto has had in months.

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A scam involving NFTs is shaking up the world of professional football. In Spain, six high-profile players, including an Argentine world champion and two former stars of FC Barcelona, are the subject of a judicial investigation. Accused of lending their image to a blockchain project resembling fraud, they are said to have helped ensnare thousands of investors. The case, with complex financial ramifications, sheds light on the possible excesses when sporting fame and crypto technologies intertwine without safeguards.

Crypto is no longer just a testing ground for decentralization-obsessed geeks. By 2025, it is a fully-fledged financial engine, and the latest wave? Tokenized real-world assets, or RWAs (Real World Assets). Their market has simply exploded: +260% in six months. The sector, still marginal in 2024, now approaches $23 billion. A surge propelled by increasing regulatory clarity in the United States and a redefinition of the borders between traditional finance and blockchain.

The month of May brought a bitter surprise for NFT supporters. While Bitcoin shone with a notable increase in its trading volumes in the non-fungible token market, the entire sector plunged into a new phase of decline. This shows that the health of a flagship asset is not always enough to lift an entire ecosystem.

While the SEC raises its eyebrows, OpenSea distributes XP. Rewards, quests, treasures... the NFT market is preparing its SEA token and reinventing crypto in its own way.

NFTs have lost their magic, but tokenized real assets could give them a second wind. Is crypto playing its last card?

Trump accelerates in crypto: raising $3 billion for bitcoin. Amid scandals and strategy, the Trump saga in blockchain continues to shake Washington.

Imagine this: you’re among the 220 lucky winners invited to dine with Donald Trump. The email lands in your inbox. Your heart races. Black tie recommended. You’re in. On the other side, thousands are fuming. Their wallets didn’t make the cut. No dinner. The verdict is in. The $TRUMP memecoin has revealed its winners… and its losers. In the crypto world, this contest marks a turning point—both spectacular and controversial.