Tag: bitcoin

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet: A Revolution or a Risky Gamble?

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet: A Revolution or a Risky Gamble?

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El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele took a massive swing, didn't he? Making Bitcoin legal tender. The war torn apart, as the world watched—some cheering that spreading of democracy, and others clutching their pearls. This development should be a cautionary tale for emerging economies. Artists in Southeast Asia, especially, are having...

McCormick's Bitcoin Bet: Is This Web3 Innovation or Wall Street 2.0?

McCormick's Bitcoin Bet: Is This Web3 Innovation or Wall Street 2.0?

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Senator Dave McCormick is making headlines with his new Bitcoin purchase. He invested $505,000 to $1.1 million into the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, creating a huge amount of hype. He’s a majority member of the Senate Banking Committee, which is continuing to shape crypto regulation with his introduced GENIUS Act providing...

Senator McCormick's Bitcoin Investments Raise Eyebrows Amid Crypto Regulation Debates

Senator McCormick's Bitcoin Investments Raise Eyebrows Amid Crypto Regulation Debates

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U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), who was elected to the Senate this past January, recently disclosed his substantial early investments in bitcoin. This disclosure has the government ethics community up in arms. Yet McCormick’s investments aren’t just striking — they’re perfectly in line with his role on the Senate Banking...

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Smart Investing?

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Smart Investing?

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Sen. Dave McCormick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, an key regulatory policy proposal. His Bitcoin investments aside, his influence on the trajectory of digital asset regulation have set off a firestorm of debate. Like fellow financial titan former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, McCormick now brings a wealth of financial expertise to...

Is McCormick's Bitcoin Play a Preview of Crypto's Corrupt Future?

Is McCormick's Bitcoin Play a Preview of Crypto's Corrupt Future?

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Senator Dave McCormick's recent Bitcoin ETF investment – up to a cool million – has raised more than just eyebrows. It's ignited a firestorm of questions about ethics, influence, and the potential for crypto to become just another playground for the powerful. Though his spokesperson claims it’s all on the...

Senator's Bitcoin Betrays Blockchain's Promise of Decentralization

Senator's Bitcoin Betrays Blockchain's Promise of Decentralization

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This is the second of a multi-part series on Nandar by Cinthia M. Souza of Coffee and Cocktails Art Collective & Organization (CCACO). She taught local artists to mint their work as NFTs. This allowed them to avoid the heavy-handed censorship and erratic financial system that has haunted Myanmar for...

McCormick's Bitcoin Investments Under Scrutiny Amid Crypto Legislation

McCormick's Bitcoin Investments Under Scrutiny Amid Crypto Legislation

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Dave McCormick, a member of the Senate Banking Committee’s subcommittee on digital assets, has invested up to $1 million in Bitcoin this year, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest as his committee considers cryptocurrency regulation. The subcommittee, now chaired by Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), has been given the responsibility of...

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Savvy Investing?

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Savvy Investing?

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Senator Dave McCormick's recent investment of nearly $1 million in Bitcoin, while simultaneously playing a key role in shaping digital asset regulation in the U.S. Congress, has ignited a fiery debate. Or is this a smart money investor seeing a value play? Or does it just uncover a serious conflict...

Senator's Million-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Conflict or Crypto Visionary?

Senator's Million-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Conflict or Crypto Visionary?

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The intersection of finance and politics creates lucrative but controversial ethical issues. With the increase in popularity of cryptocurrency, these conversations have continued to accelerate. DeliciousNFT.com is exploring the genesis of Senator McCormick. His large personal investment in Bitcoin poses important questions about his potential conflicts of interest as he...

Senator's Bitcoin Play: Is This Crypto's Ticket To Mainstream?

Senator's Bitcoin Play: Is This Crypto's Ticket To Mainstream?

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Take Nandar, one of the most talented digital artists I encountered in Yangon. She creates stunning NFTs inspired by Burmese folklore, but struggles with exorbitant transaction fees and limited access to global marketplaces through traditional banking. Her story isn't unique. Thousands of other creatives in Southeast Asia are encountering these...

DeGods Founder Steps Down! What's Next for the NFT Project?

So DeGods NFT project is at a really interesting inflection point. DeGoogled now Immutable CEO Rohun Vora, better known by his pseudonym DeGods, has resigned as CEO after three years running the ship. Leadership is changing. Reinforcing that trend, DeGods NFT sales are blasting off, particularly on Ethereum. This shift...

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

Frank's out. Rohun Vora, the figure who became the face of DeGods, is leaving his role. After three years, he’s passing the reins over to 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce. Fine. People move on. The timing reeks. On that fourth front, Solana sales have increased 101%. At the same time, Ethereum sales...

DeGods' Frank Out! Can New Leadership Revive the NFT Project?

Frank DeGods, the face and CEO of the DeGods NFT project, has stepped down after three years at the helm. His departure presents a turning point for the highly criticized project. While DOT’s fate hangs in the balance, could this agency be revitalized by new leadership? This comes after a...

DeGods' Frank Exit: A Warning Sign for Web3's 'Cult of Personality'?

Frank DeGods is out. Poof. And just like that, one of the most iconic characters of the NFT space has departed. While some are celebrating fresh blood and a new direction for DeGods, I can't help but see this as a flashing neon sign screaming about a problem festering within...

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

Frank DeGods is out. Realistic goals Two pseudonymous figures we’re calling @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce are all the way in. The NFT world holds its breath. Beyond the leadership shuffle, a more profound question looms: can decentralization really finally save NFTs from the very problems that plague them? Beyond that, will...

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

In short, are we just seeing Wild West 2.0, but on Solana blockchain this time? Assets such as HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN soared in the third week of May 2025. Their increase has been astronomical to say the least. But behind the flashy headlines and impressive daily transaction volumes, a...

Solana's Hottest Tokens: HOTMOM, DOOD, IKUN - May 2025 Watchlist

No matter where you look, the Solana ecosystem is absolutely teeming with new crypto tokens, all clamoring for your newfound investment dollars. DeliciousNFT.com is here to cut through the noise and deliver a data-driven analysis of three trending tokens: HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN. We'll dissect their market dynamics, whale activity,...