Celebrity Life

The hype around NFTs took off in 2021 and doesn't show any signs of slowing in 2022. Here are some of the noteworthy celebrities that have dipped their hand into the NFT pool.

You can't escape it: Every day, someone is talking about NFTs, the Metaverse or why cryptocurrency is the future of money. And since the release of Bored Ape Yacht Club, CryptoPunks and other recognisable NFTs, the digital art world has grown tremendously.

Whether they're your co-worker, a family member or a global superstar like Leo Messi, it seems like everyone, everywhere is jumping onto the trend. Even K-pop supergroup BTS is rumoured to be launching their own. In Hong Kong and around the globe, here are some of the biggest celebrities who have climbed aboard the NFT hype train.

Celebrities who have entered the NFT world

Shawn Yue Man-lok

Hong Kong actor and singer Shawn Yue Man-lok entered into the NFT world through a collaboration with Christie’s. The former model has been building his personal collection and showcased them in an online auction in September 2021. The collection included highly sought-after NFT pieces from Bored Ape Yacht Club, Cryptopunks and Meebits. On the big day, Yue celebrated his 40th birthday as well as raised revenue to be donated to Make-a-Wish Hong Kong foundation.

Justin Bieber

If, like millions of others, you follow Justin Bieber on Instagram, you’ll probably have seen his collection of NFTs, especially of inBetweeners; Biebs has shown his love for the variety of colourful bear illustrations. The recently minted collection of 10,777 images created by artist Gianpiero, inBetweeners has also seen lots of love from other celebrities, including Tom Holland and Snoop Dogg. 

Steph Curry

Not only have NFTs caught the attention of artists, they have also attracted numerous athletes. Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry personally released a collection of 2,974 NFTs, each priced at US$333. Curry’s collection features digital replicas of his shoe-line, Genesis Curry Flows, showcasing the exact pairs he wore for his incredible on-court feats. With the collection already sold out, the virtual sneakers promise his fans to use and show them off across multiple metaverses and virtual games.

Gunna

Atlanta rapper Gunna is the latest in the rap scene to purchase his own unique BAYC NFT. Revealing his purchase and tattoo process on Instagram, Gunna posted a video of how he did it through the cryptocurrency MoonPay, for US$300,000. His love for the digital art piece goes deep enough that he named the green-sunglassed Bored Ape “Butta” — he even got it tattooed on his calf.

Lionel Messi

Metaverse? More like Messiverse. The man who many call “the best footballer in the word”, Lionel Messi launched his NFT collection in August 2021. The collection featured three digital art pieces: "Man from the Future", "Worth the Weight" and "The King Piece", all created by artist BossLogic and depicting historic moments from the footballer's career. His star fame was on display as the NFTs’ sales spiked to US $3.4 million on the first day of the launch.

Jimmy Fallon

Celebrity and Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon has been part of the NFT clan for a while. Fallon took to Twitter to share the latest addition to his collection, a simple Bored Ape, dressed in what appears to be a sailor’s outfit. The NFT was purchased for just over US$225,000.

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg stepped into the NFT space with an introduction of his collection called “A Journey with the Dogg”. The collection is expected to include a path down the rapper’s experiences and greatest memories — think quotes and moments captured in pictures. It also features an original track titled “NFT”, and a Dogecoin-inspired cryptocurrency, “Snoop Dogge Coins”. The artist expressed his passion for the launch, saying “I’ve seen the game change over the years from analog to digital, and I’m always happier when the technology lets the fans connect with the artists. NFTs are an amazing innovation, and it is an honor to do my first drop with Crypto.com/NFT.”

Hero image courtesy of Sebastien Muylaert/Getty Images, featured image courtesy of @leomessi

The post 9 Celebrities Who Have Entered the NFT World, From Leo Messi to Justin Bieber appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

The Coinhako wallet converts Singapore dollars to over 40 cryptocurrencies and is the first to partner with Grabpay.

The post Liu Yusho of Coinhako sees crytocurrency as the future of finance appeared first on The Peak Magazine.

The Coinhako wallet converts Singapore dollars to over 40 cryptocurrencies and is the first to partner with Grabpay.

For more stories like this, visit www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg.

Director Quentin Tarantino is said to release uncut scenes from his award-winning and iconic film Pulp Fiction as NFTs.

According to CNBC's report, Tarantino is ready to auction seven uncut scenes from Pulp Fiction as NFTs (nonfungible tokens). In addition to this, he will also be auctioning a few original handwritten scripts from the 1994 movie along with exclusive audio commentary from Tarantino himself. All of this will be digitally auctioned on NFT marketplace OpenSea. While these clips will be highly desirable considering the movie's success and prestige in the film industry, only the owner of the NFT will have access to it. As per how NFTs function, blockchain technology focusses on exclusivity and privacy. So yes, only one Pulp Fiction superfan will have access to the clips.

Pulp Fiction was Director Quintin Tarantino's second feature film starring John Travolta and Samuel L Jackson. Back in 1995, the movie won Tarantino and co-writer Roger Avary an Oscar for Best Screenplay too. Quentin Tarantino commented, "I'm excited to be presenting these exclusive scenes from Pulp Fiction to my fans". Secret Network and Secret NFTs are almost like they're reserved for insiders. It's a great way of connecting fans and artists. These 'secret NFTS' are a great medium to protect the exclusivity and identity of the owner.

There isn't an official comment on what would be the starting bid for the NFT but considering celebrity or pop-culture associated NFTs often drive in major financial figures, we're expecting an easy seven-figure. Tarantino will comment on these NFTs on a panel at the NFT NYC conference, alongside Mike Novogratz, a crypto investor and founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital.

All images: Courtesy IMDB

Stay tuned to Lifestyle Asia India’s Instagram, Twitter, Facebook for more crypto and NFT updates.

The post Quentin Tarantino to Launch 7 Uncut Scenes from Pulp Fiction as NFTs appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

Thinking of investing in some cryptocurrency this year? You aren’t the only one. 2021 has seen a record number of new and experienced investors looking to get their hands on a slice of the pie, in spite of falling prices. Thanks to platforms like the Bitqt Official site, it’s now easier and more accessible than […]

It’s been a dramatic couple of years for Bitcoin investors, who after watching it rise to an all-time high of $64,000 in value earlier this year, have recently seen the cryptocurrency plunge to almost half the price in a devastating demonstration of the high volatility with which it is associated. Despite the disappointment, many experts […]

Cryptocurrency has become something of a buzz word in recent years, and the likes of Bitcoin have become hot property amongst both millennial investors and high-net-worth individuals alike. Having made many early investors seemingly overnight millionaires just over a decade ago, Bitcoin, in particular, has shown no signs of being just the passing fad many […]

Cryptocurrency has become something of a buzzword in recent years, with everyone from seasoned investors to complete novices looking to get their hands on a slice of the pie in a bid to grow their fortunes. Back in 2009, Bitcoin made numerous millionaires globally, virtually overnight, when early adopters  – who had seen an opportunity […]

Bitcoin has become something of a buzz word amongst investors and miners in recent years, and as this innovative cryptocurrency continues upon its meteoric upward trajectory – in spite of one or two recent hiccups – getting to grips with this potentially profitable asset is becoming more and more appealing amongst anyone looking to grow […]

After a year of limited travel opportunities, many are relieved to see vaccine rollouts around the world to continue to gather pace, thus opening up a plethora of new nations for entry and making the world feel like our oyster once again. With travel restrictions being eased by the day, if you’re already eager to […]

If you have been reading LLM – Luxury Lifestyle Magazine for a while, you’ll know that we’ve been aboard the cryptocurrency bandwagon from something near the start. However, if you’re new to us, and to cryptocurrency, you may be wondering how to cut through the hype to get a better understanding of what’s really going […]