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Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun ate the banana from Maurizio Cattelan's $6.2 million artwork, "Comedian," during a press conference in Hong Kong. Sun purchased the infamous piece, a banana taped to a wall, at a Sotheby's auction in New York. During the event, he drew parallels between the ephemeral nature of the artwork and the concept of cryptocurrencies and NFTs.

The banana had been eaten twice before, but never by someone who paid for it. Sun's performance adds a new chapter to the artwork's history, illustrating the intersection of art and digital assets. Conference attendees were given a banana and tape as souvenirs, symbolizing the artwork. Sun's action sparked discussions about the value and perception of contemporary art and digital currencies.