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A socially-distant Grammys aired last night on CBS, with recent news that The Weeknd added his name to the list of artists boycotting the awards still fresh in our minds. Despite some tone deaf points, the evening brought several historic moments, including Beyoncé winning more Grammys than any female artist in history, Megan Thee Stallion being the first female rapper to win “Best New Artist” in 22 years, and more.
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A digital artwork file sold for a record $69.3 million at Christie’s on Thursday, suggesting that the digital nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, are quickly being embraced by the mainstream art community as treasured collectibles.
“The composite’s sale is not just a standout in the NFT world but in the broader art market, too,” reports
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Target is partnering with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at 600 of its locations.
“Our top priority since the onset of the pandemic: the health and safety of our team members, guests and the communities we serve,” Target said in a news release.
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“NFTs act as signatures, used to verify ownership of digital files,” Yahoo Finance reported. “NFTs for items like Dorsey’s tweet are basically digital souvenirs, akin to collectibles such as baseball cards and autographed memorabilia.”
If you’re confused at the quickly growing trend of the digital offering, RT.com published an overview of the multii-million crypto industry. You might not have to deal with NFTs now or ever but as artists, business owners and more embrace these transactions, you should pay attention for what’s on the horizon.
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