With AI’s Help, Jackson Pollock’s Art Finds New Life on the Blockchain

The Jackson Pollock Studio is stepping into the digital landscape, acting as guardians of the late artist’s legacy. Teaming up with Iconic Moments, the studio is set to unveil Beyond the Edge, a debut collection of limited-edition prints and NFTs that capture the essence of the unparalleled artist. All of the pieces will feature the…

RFK Jr. Wants to (Cautiously) Save the U.S. Dollar By Using Bitcoin

In a recent policy announcement, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), a U.S. presidential candidate, outlined a bold vision for the role of Bitcoin and other tangible assets in strengthening the U.S. dollar. The proposal, which includes exempting Bitcoin profits from capital gains tax, has garnered significant attention from the crypto community and financial analysts….

Doodles Reveals Details of Immersive IRL Playground

The Alpha: Doodles has announced a concrete launch date of August 19 for its in-person partnership with Camp: an immersive, 3,500-square-foot experience that will feature IRL renditions of the Doodles World, including a “Stoodio,” Space Doodles crash site, 12-foot-tall daisies, and more. The initiative represents a new chapter in the evolution of the Doodles brand. The…

Lawmakers Criticize the SEC’s Regulatory Approach to Crypto

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently come under intense scrutiny from lawmakers and industry leaders alike for its handling of cryptocurrency regulation, begging the question of whether the agency is exceeding its authority in its attempts to rein in the industry. On Wednesday, Representatives French Hill (R-Ark.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), two…

Louis Vuitton, Pharrell Reveal ‘Speedy’ Bag NFT with IRL Claim

Nearly 93 years after its creation, Louis Vuitton’s iconic Speedy bag has been reimagined as the luxury fashion house announced the Speedy 40 VIA on July 17. The bag, which was designed in collaboration with Pharrell, is currently claimable as a digital collectible, with the physical version set to be released in January 2024. As…