The Not-So-Funny Hack on Bill Murray’s Wallet
Picture this: a celebrated comedic icon, Bill Murray, losing $172,000 worth of Ethereum in what can only be described as a digital heist straight out of a Hollywood movie. Just when he thought he was basking in charity auction glory, hackers hit, draining his wallet of 110 Wrapped ETH (wETH) like kids raiding a candy store on Halloween. The timing? Impeccable, as the sale for his 1,000 NFTs wrapped up—and so did his wallet’s fortune.
How Did They Pull It Off?
While it’s still unclear exactly how the perpetrators gained access, speculation is swirling like a foggy night in Gotham. The leading theory? A wallet-draining exploit that had these digital bandits stalking Murray’s wallet like they were waiting for him to trip over a punchline. Thankfully, his security team swooped in just in time to rescue prized NFTs like CryptoPunks and Pudgy Penguins, which could’ve added insult to injury.
FIFA Kicks Off Their NFT Project
Moving from one type of goal to another, FIFA is diving into NFTs with their new project, FIFA+Collect. Think NBA Top Shot, but with world-renowned soccer kicks and questionable dive attempts. Set to release just before the World Cup—because who doesn’t want to kick off the tournament with some digital collectibles?—these NFTs promise to immortalize unforgettable moments from past tournaments, leaving fans wondering why they ever cared about physical memorabilia in the first place.
Muse Takes the NFT Stage
In a chart-topping twist, British rock band Muse has sold more NFT albums than you could shake a drumstick at. Their latest album, *Will of the People*, rocketed to the top of the UK charts after 51,500 copies sold as NFTs, outpacing the collective sales of the next nine rival albums. Talk about showing the kids how it’s done! Each NFT features exclusive cover art and digital signatures that would make any fan scream (not unlike how we feel after a particularly good guitar solo).
Philadelphia Eagles’ Sneaker Game Goes Digital
Fly, Eagles, fly! And this time, they’re soaring into the NFT space with a snazzy sneaker deal courtesy of wide receiver DeVonta Smith and Web3 startup Endstate. What’s the gimmick? Buyers snag NFTs of Smith’s signature sneaker before the physical shoes even hit the ground! Talk about keeping your kicks in the digital age—who needs a closet when you have a blockchain?
In Crypto News—More Shenanigans Unfold
Amidst the hackery and chart-breaking, the NFT market remains a whirlwind. OpenSea is gearing up to support the upcoming Ethereum upgrade, which has users buzzing like caffeinated squirrels. Meanwhile, the Belarusian Cyber Partisans are putting passport info of President Lukashenko into digital art. It’s like a sci-fi political statement coming to life. Overall, it seems the NFT world can’t decide if it’s more of a comedy show or a criminal drama—maybe it’s a little of both!
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