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Art Authentication is an age-old problem and far from an exact science. How can NFTs help with art Authentication. FAL is pioneering the way

Nearly two years after the SEC’s last substantive guidance on digital assets, regulatory clarity around blockchain tokens remains elusive. As utility tokens stalled under securities scrutiny, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have surged into the spotlight—driven by digital art, booming secondary markets, and headline-making sales. This post examines NFTs through the lens of the SEC’s Howey framework, questioning whether NFTs may raise securities law concerns and arguing that contin

The contractual relationship between Fine Art auction houses, art intermediaries and fine art owners: not only sanctions compliance relevant

Deprived of human interaction and beset with almost ubiquitous social distancing rule and regulation, the fine art world is going virtual.

As COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2 slithers insidiously among us,If a gallery were to fail, who would be entitled to its inventory?

Outright fine art sale or consignment? When a fine artist becomes a shooting star. The New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law

Tap, tag, and discover. The Fine Art Ledger’s contactless NFC technology brings fine art to life on your mobile phone—delivering real-time artwork details, blockchain authentication, and interactive experiences with a simple tap.

Expert opinion in the authenticity of works of fine art is a critical component of the fine art markets.Have experts had a change of heart?

Warhol vs Goldsmith : the recent Prince copyright infringement litigation decided at Summary Judgment in the Southern District of New York

Using our proprietary, integrated system, we are piloting use of Near Field Communication (NFC) for immersive mobile fine art experiences

The Fine Art Ledger introduces fine art transfer functionality on its asset-based blockchain platform, enabling direct, fractional, and joint ownership of physical and digital artworks. Using proprietary non-fungible Art Title Tokens (ATT™), collectors can securely transfer authenticated title without intermediaries, with ownership immutably recorded on the blockchain and reflected in real-time certificates of authenticity.

Provenance is the foundation of fine art value, and blockchain was almost purpose-built to protect it. From scarcity and immutability to verifiable chains of ownership, the same principles that secure digital assets mirror the forces that drive the fine art market. Using landmark examples—from Salvator Mundi to the record-breaking George Michael Collection—this piece explores how blockchain and NFTs can transform art authentication, preserve legacy, and create a transparent

The sale of fine art prints and multiples carries significant risk, from falsely limited editions to outright fraud. Buyers often rely on Certificates of Authenticity, yet these documents are frequently incomplete, non-compliant, or unverifiable. This post explores the legal requirements governing fine art certificates—particularly under California law—the consequences of non-compliance, and how blockchain-based authentication offers a more transparent, reliable solution for