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NFT Sales Dip: Is the Hype Over, or Just a Market Correction?

NFT Sales Dip: Is the Hype Over, or Just a Market Correction?

The NFT market really led the charge as a beacon of creativity and explosive trajectory in the crypto space. It has come under increasing threat as its sales volume has dramatically shrunk. This sudden and dramatic decline raises important questions about the sustainability of NFTs. Is this new current slump...

Bitstamp CEO on Crypto's Future: Regulation, Robinhood & More

Bitstamp CEO on Crypto's Future: Regulation, Robinhood & More

The crypto space moves at lightning speed, a never-ending wave of emerging tech, regulatory shifts, and market evolution. To cut through this complicated environment, be sure to listen to the advice of the public-private trailblazers. This featured post takes you inside the mind of Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux, CEO of Bitstamp, one...

Crypto & Inequality: BIS Sounds Alarm on Wealth Gap Risks

Crypto & Inequality: BIS Sounds Alarm on Wealth Gap Risks

They are doing so by finally raising the alarm that cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) are likely to exacerbate wealth inequality. Perhaps most importantly, the report notes that the structure of the crypto market and its speculative nature are likely to heavily benefit larger investors. This state of affairs would...

Magic Eden Season 2: Your Guide to Earning ME Token Rewards

Magic Eden Season 2: Your Guide to Earning ME Token Rewards

Magic Eden, the leading NFT marketplace by total transaction volume has kicked off Season 2 of its NFT rewards program. Users have new ways to earn ME tokens! This in-depth guide unpacks the various ways to earn rewards. It explains how you can get the most money and notes the...

MiCA vs. Trump: Will the US Overtake the EU in Crypto?

MiCA vs. Trump: Will the US Overtake the EU in Crypto?

One, the global cryptocurrency landscape is rapidly changing. Regulatory strategies play an outsized role in determining the fate of digital assets. The other joint leaders in the global crypto landscape are the European Union (EU) and the United States (US). They are using fundamentally different approaches to regulate cryptocurrency. The...

Shups: The One-Stop Shibarium Ecosystem Hub You Need to Know

Shups: The One-Stop Shibarium Ecosystem Hub You Need to Know

New projects and ecosystems are all the time coming into existence and gaining reputation within the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). Of these, the Shiba Inu (SHIB) ecosystem has stolen quite a bit of SHIB-laced thunder. In response to congestion issues faced on the Ethereum network, the Shibarium layer-2 blockchain...

Crypto Regulation Reboot: Is Decentralization the Wrong Focus?

Crypto Regulation Reboot: Is Decentralization the Wrong Focus?

The world of crypto is buzzing, but a big question mark hangs over it: regulation. Right now, a lot of regulatory attention is focused on if a cryptoasset is sufficiently “decentralized.” Is that really the best approach to take? A dozen of the nation’s experts discuss the fraught issue. Marcin...

Atkins' SEC: Crypto's New Dawn or Same Old Regulatory Grind?

Atkins' SEC: Crypto's New Dawn or Same Old Regulatory Grind?

The short, fervent history of cryptocurrency regulation is bracing for a major change. Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner during the George W. Bush administration, has been mentioned as a possible nominee to be the next SEC chairman. This prospect sparks debate: Will Atkins usher in a new era of crypto-friendly...

Bitcoin ETF Rebound: $100M Inflows! Can BTC Smash $85.5K?

Bitcoin ETF Rebound: $100M Inflows! Can BTC Smash $85.5K?

Specifically, BTC is back in the spotlight, propelled by a renewed ETF inflow boom. After a long dormant cycle, Bitcoin ETFs just had a $100 million capitalize inflow. Bitcoin ETFs are booming. Speculation around this inflow has once again raised hopes that Bitcoin is about to break through the $85,500...

Paris Blockchain Week Crowns Web3 Stars: $10M+ Prize Pool!

Paris Blockchain Week Crowns Web3 Stars: $10M+ Prize Pool!

Paris Blockchain Week recently concluded, and this was no ordinary conference filled with buzzword bingo.…an incubator for innovative Web3 startups – supercharged by a $10 million+ prize pool. This wasn’t just a simple cash giveaway—it was about recognizing and fostering innovation in DeFi, AI, and Gaming sectors. So let’s take...

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...