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The article discusses Galaxy Digital tokenizing a Stradivarious violin made in 1708, owned by Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu, valued around $9 million. The tokenization is described as using the instrument as collateral for financing via Galaxy's Global Market business, with comments from Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz about potential impacts on real-world assets in the digital economy.
nftgators.com
Yat Siu tokenised his 316-year-old violin to secure a multi-million dollar loan facilitated by Galaxy Digital’s Global Markets business. The violin, made in 1708 and formerly owned by Catherine the Great, is being used as collateral in a blockchain-enabled loan.
newswire.ca
Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. announces the tokenization of the 1708 Stradivarius violin known as Empress Caterina, owned by Yat Siu. The instrument, crafted by Antonio Stradivari and valued at about $9 million, is being tokenized to increase liquidity and enable financing uses. The tokenization was performed through GK8, Galaxy's subsidiary.
markets.businessinsider.com
The Markets Insider article reports that Galaxy Digital tokenized an 18th-century Stradivarius violin dating to 1708, once owned by Catherine the Great, to back a multimillion-dollar loan. The tokenization creates a fungible NFT version of the instrument as collateral, with Yat Siu of Animoca Brands involved in the acquisition of the violin and Michael Novogratz as Galaxy’s CEO quoted on developing digital asset markets.
thenewscrypto.com
The article discusses Yat Siu tokenizing a 1708 Stradivarius violin to secure a loan from Galaxy Digital, with the loan described as being in the millions. Tarisio traced the violin’s pedigree to over three centuries, and the instrument was purchased by Siu in 2023 for more than $9 million.
vancelian.com
The article discusses Galaxy Digital granting a multimillion-dollar loan to Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, secured by a tokenized 1708 Stradivarius violin and its NFT. The physical violin will be stored in Hong Kong, with the NFT facilitating the loan process; the piece has a historic provenance including ownership by Catherine the Great.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports that the Artis Quartet, founded in 1980 and known for its unchanged lineup for over four decades, will disband at the end of 2025. The quartet consists of violinists Peter Schuhmayer and Johannes Meissl, violist Herbert Kefer, and cellist Othmar Müller, and has performed at major venues and festivals while recording extensively.
theviolinchannel.com
The 1708 Stradivarius known as the Empress Caterina, once owned by Catherine the Great, is tokenized as an NFT to back a multimillion-dollar loan from Galaxy Digital to Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands. The physical violin will be stored by a Hong Kong custodian and reclaimed after loan repayment, marking a first in blending high-value historical instruments with digital asset technology.
greatreporter.com
Osmium-ART, with OwnerChip and Rarible, announces the sale of the world’s most expensive modern violin as a phygital asset. The OSmium Violin will be listed for 6.32 million USD with a digital twin on the blockchain and on-chain ownership, purchasable in $MATIC on the Polygon network. The violin is handcrafted by Edgar Russ and features 298 diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and osmium inlays.
tradersmagazine.com
The article discusses the tokenization of a 1708 Stradivarius violin known as Empress Caterina. Galaxy Digital Holding tokenized the instrument, using tokens as collateral for financing via Galaxy’s Global Markets, with Yat Siu of Animoca Brands as the owner.
theviolinchannel.com
Two violins, three bows, and three high-end cases were stolen from Brobst Violin Shop in Alexandria, Virginia. The report lists the stolen instruments and valuables, with prices for each item, and provides contact details for tips.
classical2journey.blogspot.com
Ahmet Adnan Saygun composed the Cello Concerto, Op. 74, and the Viola Concerto, Op. 59, as reviewed on Magical Journey 2. The performers are Tim Hugh (cello) and Mirjam Tschopp (viola) with the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra conducted by Howard Griffiths, in a 2007 recording released by CPO.
hidersine.com
Hidersine, in collaboration with ESTA UK, launches a new suite of violin technique video resources for students and teachers. Nicole Wilson and Joanne Green lead the instructional videos, forming part of a four-instrument library and building on previous Hidersine/ESTA UK videos with over 2.5 million views.
classicalite.com
The Museo del Violino in Cremona has appointed Riccardo Angeloni as its new curator. Angeloni is the first graduate of the University of Pavia’s Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage program to take the post, after previously earning a degree from the International School of Violin Making.