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Changes Afoot: X (Formerly Twitter) Halts NFT Profile Pictures for Paid Subscribers

In an unexpected development, X (formerly Twitter) has discreetly removed the option for its paid subscribers to feature NFTs as profile pictures. This modification in features comes on the heels of a recent announcement by Elon Musk, the owner of the company, detailing X’s plans for the year 2024. Background: Twitter Blue’s NFT Profile Picture […]

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A blockchain architect unravels the art world\’s enigma with non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

Abir Pothi gets into the basics of the boom that is sweeping the art world off its feet. The new buzzwords for art in the digital era — NFTs, blockchain and cryptocurrency — are explained by blockchain architect and expert Rohas Nagpal in his own words. It all starts with the building blocks. So, what

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Banksy work garners $13 mn a Sotheby’s cryptocurrency-enabled auction (and more art updates)

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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