“Orgasm, Activated:” NARS’ Blush Gets a Digital Makeover With NFT Drop

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French cosmetics and skincare company NARS Cosmetics has announced that it’s getting ready to release another NFT collection in celebration of National Orgasm Day on July 31. Inspired by the colors and textures of the company’s “Orgasm” makeup shade, the new NFT collection will be available for auction as single-edition Ethereum digital artworks through the…

For Kuwait, It’s a Hard “No” On Most Crypto Assets

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The State of Kuwait has taken a firm, definitive stance in the global debate surrounding the legitimacy and regulation of digital assets such as cryptocurrency. The nation’s primary financial regulator, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), has announced a comprehensive ban on most crypto operations within its borders. The announcement, made on July 18, indicates that…

Next Up: Dani Loftus on Leading a Cultural Metamorphosis Around Digital Fashion

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The metaverse brings with it many promises: finding identity anew through digital means, the democratization of information, and the potential to achieve financial independence, to name a few. Yet, before these broad-scope benchmarks can be achieved, it’s surely up to the blockchain-based builders of today to iterate upon our current culture to lead us into…

25+ Artists Announced for ‘The Gateway: Korea:’ Beeple, Grant Yun, Krista Kim & More

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Later this summer, The Gateway goes global: nft now and Factblock have partnered to present The Gateway: Korea from September 7-8 in Seoul as part of Korea Blockchain Week. With an immersive multisensory gallery showcasing the digital art space’s leading figures alongside dynamic programming including keynote speakers and fireside chats, The Gateway: Korea is set…

How Efdot’s Elements Brings Nature’s ‘Flow’ to Web3

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On July 20, muralist, designer, and illustrator Eric Friedensohn — known by his artist name Efdot — is releasing his latest NFT collection: Elements. Comprised of five editions of works themed around the Classical elements — earth, air, fire, and water, and a unique fifth component — Elements aims to draw viewers’ attention to the…