The Gallery of Digital Assets platform and the Hilma af Klint Foundation will present the work and legacy of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint as an NFT collection. This and more news in this handy daily summary so that you are always informed with the most recent events that occur within the crypto world.
Hilma af Klint's works come to the blockchain with NFTs
📍The legacy of Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of abstract art, will be immortalized on blockchain. The Gallery of Digital Assets platform will bring the artworks of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint, born in Solna and renowned for her abstract paintings, onto the blockchain. The artist's legacy, consisting of 193 artworks, will be launched on the platform as a unique collection in blockchain format. NFT.
Pharrell Williams, founder of Gallery of Digital Assets, described af Klint’s works as “beautiful and meaningful art” that truly transcends time.
Although af Klint is known as a pioneer of abstract art, her works were kept away from the art world for two decades by the artist's decision. However, Williams said that af Klint painted for the future, so today the public is ready to appreciate her work.
The Hilma af Klint NFT collection is supported by the Hilma af Klint Foundation.
El Salvador, Lugano and Bitcoin
📍El Salvador opened the world's first Bitcoin office in Lugano, Switzerland. The Swiss city is one of the most favorable places for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the world. Taking advantage of this, El Salvador has decided to open a Bitcoin office, the first in the world, in the city of Lugano to promote knowledge and adoption of the main cryptocurrency on the market globally.
Milena Mayorga, El Salvador's ambassador to the United States, stated that from this first Bitcoin office, El Salvador will be helping to increase access to the security and economic freedom offered by the Bitcoin protocol for everyone. Mayorga highlighted that this is one of the main objectives set by the government of President Nayib Bukele, who declared Bitcoin legal tender in September 2021, being the first country in the world to make this decision.
The opening of this first Bitcoin office took place within the framework of the Plan ₿ Forum, which was held in the Swiss city together with the stablecoin company Tether.
WisdomTree and blockchain technology
📍Exchange-traded fund company WisdomTree is betting on blockchain-enabled finance. WisdomTree is watching The potential of blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrencies, to enable a new set of more efficient financial services.
The company, which manages more than 70 exchange-traded funds (ETFs), said that the real opportunity that blockchain is offering is in finance, even though cryptocurrencies are proving to be very interesting. According to the company, it is pursuing a broader opportunity to continue innovating and expanding through blockchain.
WisdomTree has already launched a beta version of its future blockchain-based digital and tokenized asset management application. The WisdomTree application is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2023, Blockworks reported.
Gucci celebrates its first event at The Sandbox
📍One of the world's most prestigious fashion houses has organized a digital event in the decentralized metaverse. Gucci Vaultland It is a metaverse experience that will be running until November 7 on the Ethereum-based The Sandbox platform.
During the event, attendees will be able to enjoy a selection of digital collectibles that will be available for purchase, as well as rare vintage Gucci pieces and spaces for interaction and dialogue with the creators, the luxury fashion brand reported. The Gucci Vault community will also be able to access special benefits within Gucci Vault Land, such as a Gucci Vault Aura NFT, which they can use within The Sandbox to show their connection to the community.
Another company that has recently made its entrance into the virtual world is potato chip manufacturer McCain Foods, which is collaborating with non-blockchain metaverse platform Roblox and NFT-themed restaurant Bored & Hungry to experiment with the potential and benefits of new technologies.
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