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Can the Right Accessory Take Crypto Mainstream?

Ledger, a maker of hardware wallets for crypto and digital assets, has teamed with the creator of the iPod for a new product it believes could make the technology more desirable to consumers.

A product photo shows three Ledger Stax devices against a black background. — Ledger Stax. (Ledger)

Marc Bain

06 December 2022

During a year in which cryptocurrency and NFT values plunged, the crypto market suffered one of its biggest blows last month with the collapse of FTX, a crypto exchange previously seen as one of the more stable and reputable companies in the space. For crypto sceptics, it raised still more questions about the long-term future of digital assets.

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What Brands Need to Know About Accepting Cryptocurrency

Gucci, Balenciaga, Farfetch and others are adopting crypto payments. But before brands follow, they need to consider a number of factors, from how to handle transactions to the risks involved.

The Secrets to a Successful NFT Drop

The reasons some fashion NFTs are successes and others fall flat goes beyond having big, recognisable brands involved and comes down to factors like their creativity, audience and value for the price.

How Fashion Is Using NFTs to Sell Exclusive Physical Products

Brands like Tiffany, Prada and Nike-owned RTFKT are among those using the digital tokens to offer exclusive access to tangible goods.

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Marc Bain

Marc Bain is Technology Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of technology and innovation, from start-ups to Big Tech.

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