NFT artist Terrell Jones developed a unique method to attract attention that took him from stacking boxes for FedEx to his own Sotheby’s auction.
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The ‘soft shell taco method’ of becoming a hot new NFT artist — Terrell Jones, NFT Creator
Artist: Terrell Jones, Michigan
Date minted first NFT: March 28, 2021
Which blockchains? Ethereum, Tezos
Influenced by classic gangster films, Terrell Jones has a distinctive style that captures imagination and nostalgia. He is about to auction a second piece at Sotheby’s and has a patented “soft-shell taco method” to garner the attention of notable collectors.
Who is he?
From childhood aspirations of being a cartoonist to now being one of the hottest new NFT artists capturing the attention of elite collectors and Sotheby’s, Terrell Jones is well into his launch trajectory.
Born in Ann Arbour, Michigan, Jones has a visually distinct style. But it is his ability to tell stories through his art such as the collections “Evil in Color” and “Good and Evil” that sets him apart. Just in the last two months, Jones has had some of his highest-ever sales, and there is growing interest in his work.
“A big thing for me has always been to try to connect my stories and images with a deeper part of everyone. With the way things are moving now and with so many artists, people are probably seeing more art within a day than you probably would have seen within a year. It’s been a big shift,” Jones says.
It’s not the end of crypto: EU asset manager gives 5 reasons why
Despite Bitcoin failing as an inflation hedge in 2022 and 2021, its limited supply may still attract more attention if inflation remains above the central banks’ targets.
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Despite Bitcoin failing as an inflation hedge in 2022 and 2021, its limited supply may still attract more attention if inflation remains above the central banks’ targets.
Bitcoin thought leaders weigh the pros and cons of Ordinals
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Brace for BTC price volatility? Bitcoin 'coin days destroyed' metric jumps to 2-month highs
A large transfer of Bitcoin associated with the U.S. law enforcement likely cased a spike in the on-chain metric.
Brace for BTC price volatility? Bitcoin ‘coin days destroyed’ metric jumps to 2-month highs
On March 8, addresses linked to the United States government moved 49,000 Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road, worth $1 billion. The transfer was accompanied by Bitcoin’s (BTC) price slipping below $22,000 and a noticeable spike in a key holder metric.
But does this mean that traders should brace for potential BTC price volatility ahead?
Bitcoin’s CDD metric suddenly spikes
The BTC transfer likely caused a significant spike in Glassnode’s coin days destroyed (CDD) metric. It measures the weighted movement of Bitcoin based on the time it was last moved from an address.
The CDD is calculated by multiplying the amount of Bitcoin transferred by the number of days since BTC was last added to an address.
A spike in the CDD indicator usually precedes price volatility, with the bears typically having a slight advantage. Some long-term investors, however, may also move Bitcoin to leverage it for more upside gains on the futures market.
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Cathie Wood's ARK ignores Silvergate, buys Coinbase stock for 6th straight month
ARK appears unfazed by Silvergate as it increases COIN exposure by over 700,000 shares so far in 2023.
Cathie Wood’s ARK ignores Silvergate, buys Coinbase stock for 6th straight month
Bitcoin (BTC) exchange Coinbase has remained a firm “buy” for ARK Invest throughout its recent price drop.
The latest data shows ARK continuing to buy Coinbase shares despite bankruptcy concerns over Silvergate Bank — a major Coinbase partner.
ARK ETF keeps topping up on Coinbase stock
In the latest demonstration of its fearless approach to the crypto space, ARK purchased another 47,568 shares of Coinbase on March 7.
This adds to the roughly 6 million shares already held in ARK’s ARKK exchange-traded fund (ETF) at the start of the month, and is already its third purchase of the week.
Coinbase has been under pressure since the start of February, dropping from local highs of $87.50 to current levels of $61.69 — a decrease of almost 30% in just over a month, according to data from TradingView.
Russian crypto advocates urge Putin to stop regulatory hostility
Russia’s existing regulatory stance on the cryptocurrency industry would potentially lead the country to “direct financial losses,” the RACIB argued.
Russian crypto advocates urge Putin to stop regulatory hostility
Russia’s existing regulatory stance on the cryptocurrency industry would potentially lead the country to “direct financial losses,” the RACIB argued.
India subjects crypto transactions to anti-money laundering law
The operators face an obligation to store the transactions’ data for ten years and pass it to regulators on demand.
Silk Road Bitcoin for sale? US government-linked addresses transfer $1B in BTC
US law enforcement agencies have confiscated thousands of BTC from Silk Road over the years and a significant chunk of it has been auctioned from time to time.
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EU Commission to ensure 'healthy competition' in the Metaverse
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While members of the crypto community are doubtful the lawsuit against Coinbase will be successful, it has sparked a conversation about the issues with SMS 2FA.