Sotheby’s Largest NFT Auction: Generative Art’s Value and Uniqueness Debated

Sotheby’s is hosting its largest-ever live auction of digital art, featuring NFTs from the bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital’s “Grails” collection. The event highlights generative artists like Dmitri Cherniak and Tyler Hobbs, but raises questions about the uniqueness and value of algorithm-generated art in the rapidly growing market dominated by soaring prices.

Crypto Market Resilience Amid US Debt Dilemma and Regulatory Challenges

Crypto market displays resilience amid regulatory challenges and US debt concerns, with experts predicting pre-FOMC market correction. Experts expect correction and consolidation between $25K-$27K levels, while the decline in bitcoin options put/call ratio indicates reduced investor concerns. Ethereum’s post-merge performance captures market attention through increased staking demand and realized deflationary promise.

NFT Controversies: Pixel Penguin’s Rug Pull, Epic Games’ Blockchain Gaming Push, and Kellogg’s Metaverse Plans

Pixel Penguin’s NFT project faces allegations of a “charity project rug” amid suspicions of fabricated cancer story, while Fortnite developers Epic Games embrace blockchain gaming with plans to add 20 new titles by 2024. Defunct crypto hedge fund 3AC’s NFT garage sale enters its second round, and Kellogg’s files for trademarks related to Metaverse, NFTs, and crypto tokens.