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Pump.fun Deep Dive: Solana's Meme Coin Mania & PUMP Coin?

Pump.fun Deep Dive: Solana's Meme Coin Mania & PUMP Coin?

Pump.fun quickly became an essential tool across the Solana ecosystem. It is causing a stir with the creation and trading of meme coins. All of this has made it a launchpad that has made the process of launching new tokens extremely easy and attractive for creators and investors alike. This...

Web3 & AI: Why Unified Innovation Matters More Than Ever

Web3 & AI: Why Unified Innovation Matters More Than Ever

The intersection of Web3 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a temporary fad. It represents a sea change that should be on the radar of every business leader, investor, and innovator. Written by Marcin Kowalczyk, Blockchain Regulatory Analyst, BCLT. He shares why this collaborative advancement is important not just...

Nexus Mods U-Turn: No NFTs, But What's the Real Plan?

Nexus Mods U-Turn: No NFTs, But What's the Real Plan?

News of Nexus Mods’ recent buyout by Victor Folmann and Marinus Elgaard caused some alarm among modders when it was announced on March 5th. Folmann’s previous public comments advocating for monetization strategies fueled that anxiety. He put forward his views on NFTs and crypto in general in a Gaming startup...

8 Crypto Giants vs. Newcomers: What's the REAL Difference?

8 Crypto Giants vs. Newcomers: What's the REAL Difference?

Cryptocurrency is a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. Familiar names settle in, but thousands of fresh faces come out. While Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, continues to dominate headlines, thousands of altcoins vie for attention, each promising innovative solutions and disruptive technologies. Marcin Kowalczyk is an experienced blockchain projects regulation analyst...

Top 10 NFT Casinos 2025: Are They Worth the Hype?

Top 10 NFT Casinos 2025: Are They Worth the Hype?

Now, the intersection of NFTs and online gambling has turbocharged that excitement. This excitement paved the way for the birth of what we now refer to as “NFT casinos.” Are these platforms really game-changing, or just crypto casinos in sheep’s clothing? Marcin Kowalczyk is a blockchain regulatory analyst. He takes...

Crypto-Native DevOps: Building the Blockchain Future, Today

Crypto-Native DevOps: Building the Blockchain Future, Today

The space of decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain ecosystems are developing quickly and growing in complexity. To stay one step ahead, developers require tools and tactics tailored to the quickly evolving, highly complex challenges of this arena. This is where crypto-native DevOps comes in—a people, process, and technology practice that’s...

A16z Bets Big: $70M on EigenLayer's EigenCloud Revolution

A16z Bets Big: $70M on EigenLayer's EigenCloud Revolution

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is at it again, causing a stir — this time with their big $70 million roll of the dice on Eigen Labs’ EigenCloud. This move further illustrates the venture capital giant’s very pointed and specific belief in blockchain technology. They perceive its transformative power, particularly as it...

Web3 Gaming Goes Mainstream: Big Time's Epic Games Store Debut!

Web3 Gaming Goes Mainstream: Big Time's Epic Games Store Debut!

The collision of gaming and blockchain tech has been one of the most discussed and highly anticipated intersections. Though Web3 gaming has incredible potential, attracting mainstream audiences hasn’t been an overnight venture. All that’s changed with a major breakthrough now that ‘Big Time’ has launched on the Epic Games Store....

NFT Winter: Are NFTs Really Dead? Or Just Evolving?

NFT Winter: Are NFTs Really Dead? Or Just Evolving?

The world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has experienced dizzying highs and astounding lows. Yet that attach momentum originated from equally explosive boom in recognition that soon spaced crashing down. Join blockchain regulatory analyst Marcin Kowalczyk as he explores the current state of the NFT market. Along the way, he identifies...

Own App: TikTok Meets Crypto – Will Creators Finally Get Paid?

Own App: TikTok Meets Crypto – Will Creators Finally Get Paid?

The new creator economy is thriving, but artists are often left in the lurch by conventional social media platforms. Marcin Kowalczyk is a blockchain regulatory analyst and writer. He digs into whether “Own,” a decentralized social media platform, could offer a more equitable revenue-sharing model with creators and truly challenge...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...