The Insider #32

Welcome to Ascend's Newsletter, your NFT hub with a Crypto touch. Explore the latest in the Web3 space with us. Thanks for joining the Fam!

NFT News

• Luca Netz, the face behind Pudgy Penguins, teases the next move for Pudgy: A Brave New World (source).

• Takashi Murakami hints at the possibility of quitting NFTs as he reflects on his experiences with failed NFTs and his exploration of crypto art during the COVID-19 pandemic (source).

• Jack Butcher, the creator of Checks, releases Open 024 “Scapepe,” featuring captivating pixel art (source).

• Bitcoin Rock #19 has been sold for 2.75 BTC, equivalent to $73,000 (source).

Crypto News

• Mixin Network, a decentralized crypto network, has fallen victim to a hack, resulting in a confirmed theft of $200 million (source).

• One month before FTX's collapse, Kevin O'Leary of Shark Tank said, 'I'll be safe at FTX” (source).

• Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), labeling them as 'front ends' for the banking system (source).

• Ben Armstrong (BitBoy Crypto) reveals contemplating suicide due to bullying, false propaganda, and death threats (source).

Macro News

• TikTok's Irish branch leased 4 of 5 floors in 𝕏 /Twitter's Dublin offices, which saw reduced occupancy following an acquisition-related headcount reduction (source).

• European central banks pause after significant rate hikes but grapple with a 'triple dilemma': inflation concerns, the need for restrictive monetary policy, and ongoing pressures from oil prices and economic challenges (source).

Daily Prices

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These insights are inspired by Carlitos' daily news and written by Paolo.

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