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FIFA's NFT Pivot Is Either Genius Or A Total Disaster

05/02/2025

FIFA's NFT Pivot Is Either Genius Or A Total Disaster

Okay, let's be real. NFTs. Remember when everyone assumed they were going to sell everything as a completely non-fungible JPEG? I even spotted one person selling a digitally signed lunch photo. The hype was… something. Now, FIFA, the organization known for slightly less controversial activities than digital lunch sales, is...

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