Tag: blockchain

MiCA's Masterstroke: Europe Steals Crypto's US Crown?

MiCA's Masterstroke: Europe Steals Crypto's US Crown?

• Facts

The state of global cryptocurrency regulation is quickly evolving. Europe is emerging as a global leader, inspired by the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. According to Marcin Kowalczyk, an international blockchain regulatory analyst, MiCA’s all-encompassing approach is luring crypto businesses and investments to Europe. This is in sharp contrast...

MiCA Fuels Crypto Migration as US Regulatory Uncertainty Persists

MiCA Fuels Crypto Migration as US Regulatory Uncertainty Persists

• Regulation

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is quickly altering the global cryptocurrency playing field. With its promise of clarity and a unified regulatory framework, MiCA is attracting major crypto platforms and investors, while the United States grapples with regulatory ambiguity. This change is causing a huge exodus of...

NFT Sales Dip? Bitcoin & Solana NFTs Buck the Trend!

NFT Sales Dip? Bitcoin & Solana NFTs Buck the Trend!

• Facts

While the NFT market has been subject to historic booms and equally dramatic busts, new statistics show an unexpected turn. Overall NFT market sales are down, but Bitcoin and Solana NFTs are surging, with Ethereum-based NFT sales on the decline. DeliciousNFT.com is here to break down what's happening and what...

NFTs Aren't Dead, They're Just **Becoming More Southeast Asian**

NFTs Aren't Dead, They're Just **Becoming More Southeast Asian**

• Commentary

Wait, the NFT market crashed last week? Big deal. Headlines are screaming "NFTs are dead!" Again. Been there, heard that. To be frank, it seems like the Western crypto echo chamber just enjoys proclaiming the death of NFTs every other Tuesday. Let me tell you something: they're not dead. They’re...

NFT Market Sees Shift as Solana and Bitcoin Gain Ground

NFT Market Sees Shift as Solana and Bitcoin Gain Ground

• NFT Drops

The non-fungible token (NFT) market is experiencing a transformative evolution. Ethereum’s NFT dominance is under siege as Solana and Bitcoin-based NFTs are taking the spotlight. Though Ethereum-based NFTs still dominate the market, they suffered an 8.26% drop in sales. NFT sales on Solana soared by 6.39%, totaling an impressive $19.4...

NFT Market Dip? Good. Here's Why Regulation Is The Real Savior

NFT Market Dip? Good. Here's Why Regulation Is The Real Savior

• Commentary

Well, the NFT market had a bit of a crash last week. Sales fell nearly 4%, coming in at slightly more than $90 million. Among the old guard Ethereum took the biggest hit, down 8%. Cue the doomsayers, right? Wrong. This isn't a sign of the apocalypse. It's a flashing...

7 Ways Crypto Scams Stifle Southeast Asia's Emerging Artists

7 Ways Crypto Scams Stifle Southeast Asia's Emerging Artists

• Commentary

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is using that authority to combat crypto “confidence scams” exceeding $225 million. That's great. Let's zoom in. Let's talk about the real victims – not just faceless investors, but the vibrant, struggling artists of Southeast Asia whose dreams are being crushed before they even get off...

Is Crypto's 'Wild West' Finally Tamed? The $225M Scam Case Signals Change

Is Crypto's 'Wild West' Finally Tamed? The $225M Scam Case Signals Change

• Commentary

Crypto U.S. Attorney’s Office files complaint about a jaw dropping $225.3 million scam by the one and only BitConnect. This case may be unique in the otherwise often-turbulent saga of digital assets. It's a potential inflection point. Is this the beginning of the end for the “Wild West” glory days...

Europe's MiCA Regulation Surges Ahead, Outpacing US in Crypto Race

Europe's MiCA Regulation Surges Ahead, Outpacing US in Crypto Race

• Regulation

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is officially changing the crypto game at lightning speed. This groundbreaking initiative is putting Europe at the forefront of the global crypto race. Effective as of January 1, 2025, MiCA has introduced a single licensing regime across all EU member states. This...

Crypto's Future Isn't Red Hats, It's MiCA: A Southeast Asian View

Crypto's Future Isn't Red Hats, It's MiCA: A Southeast Asian View

• Commentary

Let’s face it — the crypto industry is all hype and no substance. Everyone’s an expert, everyone’s got a hot take, everyone’s got their coin that they want to shill. Between the Twitter storms and Telegram pump-and-dumps, a tectonic shift is happening under the surface. Believe it or not, it’s...

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...

ProCap's Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

ProCap’s billion-dollar Bitcoin play, made possible by taking the company public through a SPAC merger with Columbus Circle Capital, is nothing if not audacious. It's a statement. A great big middle finger, I suppose, to the established financial universe. Anthony Pompaliano, Bitcoin bull and crypto entrepreneur. He is taking a...

5 Ways MiCA Fuels Europe's Crypto Art Boom While US Stalls

Let’s face it, the crypto art world is booming. It’s a great sign that digital artists are getting their long-overdue recognition. They are establishing tangible careers, reaching audiences across the world in ways we could have never fathomed just years ago. Here's the thing: that explosion is happening much faster...

Crypto Confidence Scams: $225M Seized! Are You at Risk?

The crypto space is teeming with both innovation and opportunity. It obscures terrible risks, chief among them being confidence scams. Just last week, the U.S. government seized another $225 million in cryptocurrency. This is the largest-ever seizure of funds stolen through so-called “pig butchering” scams. In this article, we’ll look...

U.S. Attorney Aims to Recover Millions Lost in Crypto ‘Confidence Scams’

The U.S. Attorney’s Office recently filed a civil action targeting cryptocurrency investment fraud, seeking to recover funds lost by dozens of victims across the country. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro joined other officials in announcing the dramatic action. This action comes in response to more than $225.3 million connected to...

Trump's Crypto Promises Ring Hollow As MiCA Steals The Show

Donald Trump speeding into the crypto lane now has all the makings of a not-so-subtle, last ditch effort to grab votes. He's saying all the right things, promising a crypto-friendly environment, but forgive me if I don't exactly rush out to buy a "Trump Coin" just yet. Words are cheap....

Coinbase Goes EU-Wide: MiCA License Secured in Luxembourg!

Coinbase has received an official Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This pivotal move allows the cryptocurrency exchange to extend its services across all 27 member states of the European Union, potentially reaching a market of 450 million people. This license puts...