Led by Wintermute co-founder Yoann Turpin, the group moved the 69-million-year-old fossil from Wyoming to Singapore’s Le Freeport, highlighting a shift from NFT investments to rare collectibles.
A group of cryptocurrency investors, including Wintermute co-founder Yoann Turpin, purchased a 69-million-year-old triceratops skeleton for $5 million. The fossil was transported from Wyoming, United States, to Singapore’s Le Freeport storage facility earlier in 2024. This acquisition marks a notable shift among some crypto investors from focusing on NFTs (non-fungible tokens) to investing in antique and rare physical items.