NFTs show signs of life as weekly volumes turn positive
NFT sales volumes have rebounded across major blockchains, and Polygon has taken the lead with a 123.20% increase.
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Bitcoin squeezes past $20K on US dollar dip as BTC price gains 8.7%
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Blockchain Firm Algorand Raises $60 Million in New Token Sale
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Blockchain Registers for Recording Ownership Rights Around the World
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Ethereum, Parity Co-Founder Announces Blockchain Framework for a ‘Multi-Chain World’
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Crypto Booking Firm Travala Partners with Travel Giant Booking.com
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