1. The UAE authorities are thinking about paying salaries in cryptocurrency

Top officials of the UAE will meet at the Investopia Summit to discuss with politicians, investors and crypto entrepreneurs. It is reported that one of the important points of the event will be the payment of salaries in cryptocurrencies in the emirates. Officials note that in some other countries, salaries are already paid in digital currencies - now the UAE is considering such a possibility.

According to the Minister of Economy of the UAE, the role of banks will be of particular importance. At the summit, they are going to discuss what can motivate banks to actively invest in the crypto industry. He previously stated that the adoption of cryptocurrencies and metaverses is the key to doubling the country's GDP in the next 10 years.

The meeting will also discuss the regulation of the metaverses. Earlier, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that in Dubai approved virtual asset law formed a government agency.

2.Jeff Koons announced the first NFT project "Moon Phases", part of the drop will be sent to the moon

One of the most popular contemporary artists announced plans to enter the NFT space as early as September 2021. He tweeted yesterday posted project teaser.

Each token from the collection will correspond to a real sculpture. Several statues will be sent to the moon using a rocket from NASA.

Part of the money earned will go to the French non-profit organization to help victims of war, famine and epidemics "Doctors Without Borders".
The collection will be available on Jeff's gallery platform — Pace verso. The exact release date is still unknown.

3. The Dutchman sold his soul in the form of NFTs

If $millions for a picture of a monkey is too much for you, then what about the NFT token of someone's soul?

Student at The Hague Academy of Arts Stein van Schaik decided to make an art object from your soul. “Hi, I am selling my soul, feel free to ask for details while I own it,” the author said in the description of the token.

Stein, who calls himself "Stinus", has even created Web sitededicated to the project. It contains a treaty, which, in particular, lists the uses of the soul. They include:
—Total or partial transfer to any person or entity for any reason;
-Sacrifice to any deity or spiritual entity;
— Transfer of debts, credits or responsibility for any actions from another soul to this soul.

The buyer was found two months after the launch, today he paid 0.11 ETH or $370 for NFT, not enough for eternal possession, right?

4.Apple and cryptocurrencies are the main thing.

Is it true that the corporation will soon add payment with cryptocurrencies in their devices?

Recently, there has been a lot of indirect evidence that Apple is going to make friends with iPhones, iPads and MacBooks with payments in cryptocurrency. We have collected the main facts in recent days:
– Developers of the largest crypto wallet MetaMask added Apple Pay support. The integration of Visa and MasterCard credit cards for iOS users is implemented thanks to the technologies of the startup Wyre.
– In the latest update of company symbols added Bitcoin
– Major media stated that the company will announce its plans at the Bitcoin 2022 crypto conference in Miami (April 6-9).
- are called even the company that will help with the technical side of the issue is Strike.

Now there are more than 1.5 billion iOS users. If they all understand the crypto, the total number of its users will increase by 6 times!
One can only guess how this may affect the market, which is just beginning to return from hibernation.

5. The biggest DAO in history is about to launch

"Big Shiba Inu" DAO ready to launch. According to the founders, it should become the most influential financial DAO. The release date is scheduled for April 2022.

The decentralized organization is built on the Ethereum blockchain and is the first DAO focused on project development and marketing.
There will be no privileged tokens, all participants will be able to vote and make decisions. The tokens will be available for purchase on the FEGex and Uniswap platforms. Their number will be limited to 1 quadrillion pieces.

BIG is developing a revolutionary platform where everyone can submit their idea, create its visualization and raise money for launch using Web 3.0 technologies.

6. The cover of the new Vogue Taiwan was drawn by an NFT artist

The April issue of Vogue Taiwan features a cover collaboration with an NFT artist pplpleasr. Cover story "Cross Over" shot by photographer Hedy Chang. The shooting took place in the nature of the island, surrounded by flower fields.
In the picture, model Zoe Fang stands in front of a mirror and touches it with her finger, in the reflection she sees her virtual copy, drawn by Emily Young.

In September 2021, the magazine is already sold the NFT cover of the July issue on the Foundation marketplace for 30 ETH ($97 at the time). A well-known graphic designer from Taiwan worked on it, Aaron Nie. Part of the funds was donated to the forest restoration organization FORESTRY BUREAU.

7. Dutch police confiscated several million euros worth of NFTs

Local law enforcement officials reported the confiscation of NFTs from two men as part of investigations of illegal trade in personal data.

“Because NFTs are valuable, they can be recognized by the court as the proceeds of crime. They can be put on a par with cars or other luxury items. - reported to the police.

According to law enforcement officers, it is difficult to estimate the specific amount that the attackers kept in the form of digital art objects, but it is measured in "several million euros." Age of offenders: 19 and 23 years.

This is not the first time NFT has been confiscated in the Netherlands.
A month ago, a judge in Eindhoven had already granted permission for the NFT's arrest.
In January, NFTs were seized for the first time in the UK.

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