eBay acquires NFT marketplace KnownOrigin! Will add more digital collectibles to the platform

The globally renowned online auction company eBay announced yesterday (22nd) that it has acquired the NFT trading marketplace KnownOrigin on 6/21. eBay stated that this acquisition is an important step in reimagining with technology at the forefront and will usher in a new era of digital collectibles.

The globally renowned online auction company eBay announced on the 22nd that it has acquired the NFT trading marketplace KnownOrigin on June 21. eBay stated that this acquisition marks an important step in its technology-led reimagining and will usher in a new era of digital collectibles.

"eBay is the go-to destination for people worldwide seeking perfect, hard-to-find, or unique collectibles. Through this acquisition, we will continue to lead the way and add more digital collectibles to our community," said eBay CEO Jamie Iannone.

KnownOrigin was established in Manchester, UK, in 2018, specializing in art-based NFTs. According to data from DappRadar, its trading volume in the past 30 days is around $5,300, ranking 38th among all NFT marketplaces with only 40 active users.

"As interest in NFTs continues to grow, we believe now is the best time for us to collaborate with influential and experienced companies like eBay," said KnownOrigin founder David Moore.