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2021-03-22 20:10:10 What is an NFT? And what's driving the craze? We've got you covered.

What you need to know about NFTs, the collectible digital tokens that are selling for millions online.

Speculation and cabin fever are driving the NFT craze. It's already attracting scammers and grifters who want instant wealth.

Watch: We talked with Beeple about how NFT mania led to his $69 million art sale.

Should traditional artists pivot to the digital space? Successful NFT artists weigh in.

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2021-03-21 19:07:57 Hello. In case you missed it:

The future of NFTs: Gen Z VCs predict which industries will be transformed by non-fungible tokens.

YouTube star David Dobrik has been dropped by brands like DoorDash, EA Sports, and Dollar Shave Club after a rape allegation against a former member of his Vlog Squad.

30 current and former Mailchimp employees detail the conditions that led to a 'mass exodus' of women and people of color. Open / Comment

2021-03-19 15:50:20 AOC's fan club and political pundits are constantly rumbling about her political future. But the two-term New York congresswoman wants to focus on policy battles.

"This isn't about saviorism politics," Ocasio-Cortez told Insider. Read the full interview here. Open / Comment

2021-03-18 18:08:01 The EMA will conclude Thursday whether or not AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine caused blood clots. If the vaccine is indeed safe, as expected, it would mean up to 18 countries can give it out again.

Separately, the US awaits results of a trial that could determine FDA authorization of the shot. Read our full analysis of what’s to come for the AstraZeneca vaccine here. Open / Comment

2021-03-18 16:01:09 This week, take a look at how influencers are rushing to make money on NFTs, and inside Dunkin's influencer-marketing strategy.

And here’s what else we’re covering this week in Insider Influencers, our rundown on the business of influencers, creators, and social-media platforms

The top publicists for influencers on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram

How influencers are cashing in on NFTs while the market is hot

Inside Dunkin's influencer-marketing and TikTok strategy

How influencers and marketers are using Clubhouse to strike brand deals

And more including an investigation into a former member of David Dobrik's YouTube Vlog Squad

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2021-03-17 17:03:01 Imperial College, Johns Hopkins and NYU are studying new ways to treat depression and anxiety, backed by donors who've caught the 'psychedelic bug.' Take a look at how wealthy donors are feeling a psychedelics renaissance.

And in case you missed it, Uber announced Tuesday it will reclassify drivers in the United Kingdom as "workers," guaranteeing them minimum wage, paid vacation, pensions, and additional protection under the country's labor laws.

For a much broader tech read: Divesh Makan has spent a decade building ultra-secretive wealth-management firm Iconiq Capital. Here’s how Mark Zuckerberg's banker built a secret Silicon Valley empire and made billions.

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2021-03-16 15:34:55 Sweden, France, Germany, and 13 others have paused use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine pending an investigation into potential side effects – but there is no evidence yet that the vaccine causes blood clots.

Ever wondered how Jeff Bezos picked Andy Jassy to be his successor as CEO of Amazon? The company uses an effective yet little-discussed tactic to prepare for leadership changes, which executives detail here.

In the last two months alone, a broad range of startups have gotten funding from NBA all-stars like Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook. The money these stars are pouring in is both for the thrill of investing and a chance to break down barriers for people of color.

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2021-03-11 17:10:43 This week, read how influencers are using Amazon Live to make money from shopping livestreams.

And here’s what else we’re covering this week in Insider Influencers, our rundown on the business of influencers, creators, and social-media platforms

How Snapchat made a comeback and the key moments in its turnaround

How YouTube creators are using Amazon's live shopping feature, Amazon Live

The pitch a self-published author sent to Instagram influencers to get free marketing

And more including the top fitness influencers on TikTok and how much a YouTuber with 50,000 subscribers makes per month.

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2021-03-10 20:02:06 Walmart needs to fix its clunky online shopping experience to take on Amazon. A leaked doc reveals its plan.

Wall Street bosses fear that young talent, burnt out from working all night from home for a year, are considering leaving investment-banking behind.

Snap was almost left for dead. We talked to 22 insiders about how it staged a comeback and got advertisers to fall in love with it. Open / Comment

2021-03-08 19:20:19 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah is said to have cost CBS at least $7 million. The deal gave CBS the rights to air the two-hour special in the US and international markets.

$7 billion food-delivery company Deliveroo has confirmed it will float on the London Stock Exchange in 2021, kicking off a season of anticipated British tech IPOs this year.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son spent $100 billion building an interconnected tech empire. See how the companies in this network buy, partner and lend to each other to power Masa's vision. Open / Comment