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Nike-RTFKT NFT universe rises to $1.4 billion in transactions

The collaboration between Nike and digital art studio RTFKT has opened a new chapter in NFT trading, with its collections approaching a volume of US$1.4 billion. With revenues reaching $170 million, this partnership highlights the growing intersection of digital assets and physical goods. The recent frenzy was catalyzed by a counterfeiting event that allowed NFT holders to pre-order limited edition Nike-RTFKT sneakers, triggering a 600% increase in trading.

NFTs unlock exclusive physical sneakers

Consumers have shown great enthusiasm for Nike-RTFKT offerings, with special events granting NFT holders exclusive access to tangible products. This step not only improved consumer engagement but also strengthened the authentication process. Sneaker fans, including LeBron James, have embraced this innovative approach, bridging the gap between physical collectibles and their digital counterparts. Furthermore, these initiatives have supported the digital authentication process, guaranteeing the legitimacy of the coveted sneakers.

Market resonance and forging success

The recent Dunk Genesis Cryptokicks parody has caused a spike in trading activity. In October alone, transactions for the necessary NFTs increased to more than half a million dollars. Furthermore, the market response to physical sneakers was equally strong, with after-sales on platforms like eBay reaching prices four times higher than the initial cost.

This strong market resonance signifies the powerful appeal of integrating NFTs with exclusive physical products, a trend that is becoming increasingly common in the sneaker industry.

Significantly, Nike and RTFKT’s digital venture is a testament to the effective fusion of NFT technology with traditional consumer goods, increasing not only the value but also the authenticity of sneakers for collectors around the world. As this blending of the physical and digital worlds takes firmer root, it is clear that the collectible footwear landscape is undergoing a significant transformation.

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Coinbase Jumps 7% Ahead of Earnings

The stock price of Coinbase (COIN), one of the biggest crypto exchange in the world, is up 7.3% today ahead of an earning calls at 17:30 GMT-4.

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Thailand’s Bank Kasikorn Acquires Majority Stake in Satang Crypto Exchange

Kasikorn Bank, Thailand’s second-largest bank, has reportedly acquired a 97% stake in cryptocurrency exchange Satang. The deal was completed through Unita Capital, a subsidiary of Kasikorn Bank, and involved 3.705 million Thai baht ($102.8 million) worth of shares in Satang’s parent company.

Wu Blockchain highlighted cryptocurrency news in a post on X on Monday, citing CoinDesk.

   Thailand's second-largest bank, Kasikorn Bank, has acquired a 97% stake in the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Satang. The deal is valued at 3.705 million Thai baht ($102.8 million). K-Bank recently obtained a crypto exchange license and launched a $100 million fund targeted...

Satang Corporation, founded in 2017 and one of Thailand’s leading digital asset exchanges, offers trading in over 45 cryptocurrencies. Details show that the platform’s customer base exceeds one million.

According to a local media report published on Monday, the completion of the deal will see Satang renamed as Orbix, with three subsidiaries, namely: Orbix Custodian, Orbix and Orbix Technology.

Kasikorn, also known as K-Bank, recently received a cryptocurrency exchange operator license and launched a $100 million fund for Web3, fintech and artificial intelligence (AI).

K-Bank’s move sees it join other leading financial giants in Thailand in foraying into the crypto ecosystem. These include Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and Gulf, a local energy giant that recently partnered with Binance to expand global crypto exchange services in the country.

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Kraken will share data from 42,000 users with the IRS

US-based exchange Kraken says it will share the data of 42,000 users with the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in compliance with a court order. The information will be sent to the IRS in early November.

On its support page, Kraken specifies that the subpoena to produce “a broad range of records and data” about its US customers and pass them to the IRS came from a court order from the Northern District of California in May 2021. The company opposed this. IRS demands and fought the subpoena in court, convincing it to “substantially reduce” the number of affected customers and the amount of customer data.

The court ordered Kraken to submit profile and transaction data of customers who exceeded $20,000 in transactions during any year between 2016 and 2020. This also includes those who made no transactions but deposits and withdrawals.

Kraken will share data such as name, date of birth, tax identification, address, contact information and transaction history of these customers. There will be about 42,000 accounts whose information will be sent to the IRS.

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is reviewing another case in which the IRS subpoenaed user data from a crypto exchange. In 2018, Coinbase told the 13,000 affected customers that it would provide the IRS with their taxpayer ID, name, date of birth, address, and historical transaction records from 2013-2015.

One such user, James Harper, appealed against the IRS to prevent the US government from having unlimited access to a user’s transaction history. In October 2023, cryptocurrency advocacy group DeFi Education Fund (DEF) filed an amicus brief supporting Harper’s appeal.

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Taiwan proposes new bill requiring crypto companies to apply for licenses

Amid the ongoing global revolution in cryptocurrency regulation, Taiwan has proposed a special law to regulate digital assets. The proposed law will require all cryptocurrency platforms in Taiwan to apply for a license.

According to the official announcement, the Crypto Bill had its first reading today, October 27, in Taiwan’s parliament, the Legislative Yuan.

Taiwan takes steps to establish cryptoasset regulatory framework

Although the new law has already passed its first reading, legislators have not yet set a date for the second. According to Yung-Change Chiang, member of parliament and contributor to the proposed Special Law, the first reading of the bill catalyzed discussions on the regulatory framework for the digital asset industry.

Chiang asked Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) to present his version of a crypto bill to the legislature. According to him, the presentation of the project will allow various sectors to unite even more and be on the same page during the legislative process.

In the meantime, remember that the FSC published guidelines for self-monitoring of the crypto industry in September. The guidelines would ensure that local businesses separate customer assets from company assets. This would protect consumers from losses associated with the arrival of assets.

Additionally, the new guidelines establish standards for the inclusion and exclusion of virtual assets on various cryptocurrency trading platforms.

Additionally, the FSC plans to implement and enforce the guidelines through a potential crypto industry association, a move that Chaing condemned. In his latest statement, the legislator noted that such regulatory measures are legally inapplicable.

The special encryption law is the product of a joint effort by Chaing and 16 other lawmakers. This law will force all digital asset platforms in Taiwan to apply for operating licenses. Failure to comply with this obligation will result in sanctions, including a cease and desist order from regulators.

Parliament has not set a specific timetable for the second reading of the bill. However, according to information from Chaing’s office, this could happen before the end of January 2024. The reason for this speculation is that the term of the current Taiwanese legislators ends in January 2024.