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…

Now AI: Roope Rainisto’s AI Video Tips, SEC’s Warning & More

There’s a reason that artificial intelligence has taken center stage in humanity’s collective mind in recent months, and it’s not simply because of the proliferation of new tools that are now ubiquitous parts of our lives. AI is not a new feature of our society; machine learning has been influencing civilization as we know it…

SEC Chair Warns of Heightened Financial Fragility from AI

In a recent address to the National Press Club in Washington, Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressed concern over the potential economic instability that could arise from the monopolization of artificial intelligence development by major tech corporations, particularly for applications in financial markets. Gensler emphasized the potential for AI…

Arkham Sparks Debate with Launch of On-chain Intel Marketplace

The crypto-sphere has been divided as blockchain intelligence firm Arkham has just launched a pioneering new initiative, the Arkham Intel Exchange. The first-ever on-chain intelligence marketplace, Arkham’s unique platform aims to match individuals or entities seeking insights into specific crypto wallet addresses with those capable of procuring it. Although an undoubtedly powerful potential defense in…

For the Culture: Jack Butcher’s Custom ThreadGuy Opepen Edition Goes Viral

The niche internet subculture that is the NFT space has gone through numerous iterations. From market cycles to controversies, the vernacular, priorities, and overall vibe of what the inhabitants of the blockchain call Web3 has continued to ebb and flow as consistently as the prices of the coins that drive it. Yet, one thing has…

Could Coinbase’s SEC Battle Come Down to Its S-1 Filing?

In the ongoing legal confrontation between cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), District Judge Katherine Polka Failla has raised eyebrows in the crypto community with her probing questions and comments related to the SEC’s 2021 approval of Coinbase’s S-1 filing. The relevant courtroom exchanges unfolded during a pre-motion hearing on…