Between Grimes, Kings of Leon and even NBA Top Shot, all of a sudden it seems like NFTs are everywhere. But what are non-fungible tokens, really? And why are they blowing up right now? CBC Business reporter Pete Evans explains. Find the links we talk about in this episode here: cbc.ca/1.5943429
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Mar 2021
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)
We all know all about fungible tokens, but what about non-fungible ones? From Kings of Leon to Grimes, everyone’s getting in on the latest crypto-craze: NFTs. But what the hell are they? This week we attempt to poorly explain it, plus Tim unveils his latest ideas for the child ac ... Show More
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Feb 2022
NFT ALL-STARS: The Future of Entertainment With Pete Holmes
This episode is sponsored by TurboTax Live and Metapurse.fund.
NFTs have exploded in popularity in the past year. But what are they, really?
“NFT All-Stars,” CoinDesk’s new animated series, brings together a star-studded panel of investors, curators and innovators to debate, ex ... Show More
27m 1s
Apr 2021
Cryptocurrency’s Newest Frontier
<p>It started with a picture posted on the internet, and ended in an extravagant cryptocurrency bidding war. NFTs, or “nonfungible tokens,” have recently taken the art world by storm. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/sabrina-tavernise">Sabrina Tavernise</a>, a national corresp ... Show More
31m 6s
Feb 2022
NFT All-Stars: The Future of Entertainment With Pete Holmes
This episode is sponsored by TurboTax Live and Metapurse.fund.
NFTs have exploded in popularity in the past year. But what are they, really?
“NFT All-Stars,” CoinDesk’s new animated series, brings together a star-studded panel of investors, curators and innovators to debate, e ... Show More
26m 1s
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Why Are NFTs So Appealing? And How Anyone Can Start Learning for Free
Crypto service journalist and CoinDesk Columnist, Megan DeMatteo, unpacks the nuances of how to interact with NFTs and where the technology could take us into the future, all explained in a way your financial advisor could appreciate.
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