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The Top-selling NFT Artists in South Africa

ByRichelle SteynAug 11, 20232 mins

These are just a few of the many talented South African artists who are creating NFTs. The NFT market is still in its early stages, but it is growing rapidly, and South African artists are well-positioned to succeed in this new space.

What happened to Invictus Capital, their NFT Lab and CEO Daniel Schwartzkopff?
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What happened to Invictus Capital, their NFT Lab and CEO Daniel Schwartzkopff?

ByRichelle SteynAug 10, 20234 mins

In April 2022, just after the Out Of Africa NFT Collection was auctioned on OpenSea, the founder and CEO of Invictus Capital, Daniel Schwartzkopff was forced to tender his resignation during an Invictus board meeting. Invictus Capital is a regulated asset manager and crypto fund provider, and the Invictus NFT Lab a blockchain-based platform to […]

The South African “Out of Africa NFT Collection”
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The South African “Out of Africa NFT Collection”

ByRichelle SteynAug 7, 20234 mins

The Out of Africa NFT collection was a groundbreaking project that has changed the way that African art is seen and appreciated around the world. The collection is a testament to the talent of African artists, and it is a powerful example of how NFTs can be used to support African communities.

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