Red Hong Yi's NFT art has sold for RM325, 000, part proceeds to go to charity

By DINESH KUMAR MAGANATHAN

Who knew an Internet meme from 2013 would make so much money?

Last night, Malaysian contemporary artist Red Hong Yi (known as Red) sold her Doge To The Moon non-fungible token (NFT) in an online auction for 36.3 ETH, which is currently valued at RM325, 000.

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