Tag: blockchain

Crypto's Future Blocked? How Senate Gridlock Hurts Emerging Artists

Crypto's Future Blocked? How Senate Gridlock Hurts Emerging Artists

• Commentary

So the US Senate really just punted on the crypto regulation playing field. Again. The GENIUS Act, which was supposed to restore a modicum of order to the stablecoin wild west, isn’t going anywhere. This is not only a question of Bitcoin bros losing their shirts. This is about Nandar,...

Senate Crypto Bill Stalls After Bipartisan Efforts Fail to Secure Vote

Senate Crypto Bill Stalls After Bipartisan Efforts Fail to Secure Vote

• Regulation

Senators unsuccessfully attempted to reach a compromise on a bipartisan crypto regulation bill before reaching an impasse. Due to this, the vote to advance the bill in the Senate died. The GENIUS ACT as proposed would establish the U.S.’s first regulatory framework for stablecoins. Such digital tokens are treated as...

Senate Crypto Fail: Corruption Fears or Regulatory Overreach?

Senate Crypto Fail: Corruption Fears or Regulatory Overreach?

• Commentary

The Senate's failure to advance the GENIUS Act isn’t just a legislative hiccup. It's a glaring example of how fear and political maneuvering can cripple progress, potentially handing the keys to the crypto kingdom to those least deserving. Did real anti-corruption motives sink a desperately-needed bill? Or did regulatory overreach...

MTT Sports' Bold Web3 Move: Burning Tokens & Building Clubs

MTT Sports' Bold Web3 Move: Burning Tokens & Building Clubs

• Facts

MTT Sports is definitely on the forefront of this Web3 gaming revolution. To counter this, they are taking a more calculated ngents redirection. This move specifically aims to burn the majority of its tokens. It implements a unique ‘Club System’ that increases user engagement and incentivizes long-term holding of the...

MTT Sports' 1 Billion Token Burn: Genius Move or Desperate Gamble?

MTT Sports' 1 Billion Token Burn: Genius Move or Desperate Gamble?

• Commentary

The air in Web3 is heavy with hype, but these days it wafts more of desperation than anything else. MTT Sports’ announcement of a 1 billion token burn – half their total supply – right off the bat sounds suspicious. Are they savvy sculptors of strategic value, or just panicky...

Vietnam Navigates Crypto Regulation Balancing Innovation and Risk

Vietnam Navigates Crypto Regulation Balancing Innovation and Risk

• Regulation

Vietnam is currently charting a course through the complex world of cryptocurrency regulation, balancing the potential for innovation with the need to manage risks. Instead, the nation faces its challenges with timidity. Serbia’s commitment to digital transformation is strong and it keenly experiences the global nudge from international financial watchdogs....

xTAO's TSXV Listing A Bold Bet or Risky Gamble on Decentralized AI?

xTAO's TSXV Listing A Bold Bet or Risky Gamble on Decentralized AI?

• Commentary

Karia Samaroo, a name first recognized as one of the leading forces of Canadian crypto innovation during her tenure with WonderFi, returns. This go round, she’s aiming at decentralized AI with xTAO. She is already targeting a TSXV listing through a reverse merger with Adrianna Ventures. And she’s going all...

Is xTAO's 'Bitcoin of AI' Claim a Win for Southeast Asian Creators?

Is xTAO's 'Bitcoin of AI' Claim a Win for Southeast Asian Creators?

• Commentary

Karia Samaroo, fresh off her WonderFi journey, is betting big on Bittensor, calling it the "Bitcoin of AI" with her new venture, xTAO. And come on, everyone loves a good crypto analogy! Is this audacious assertion truly music to the ears of the next-gen creators and Web3 pioneers toiling in...

MEXC Eyes Global Expansion, Champions University Role in Web3 Future

MEXC Eyes Global Expansion, Champions University Role in Web3 Future

• Web3 Projects

With these initiatives, MEXC is strategically positioning itself at the forefront of blockchain innovation by focusing on education, investment, and global expansion. The company plans to roll out more initiatives to support early-stage projects and drive mass adoption across the blockchain ecosystem. MEXC is of the opinion that universities and...

Web3's Achilles Heel? Why Ignoring University Ethics Programs Is a Mistake

Web3's Achilles Heel? Why Ignoring University Ethics Programs Is a Mistake

• Commentary

We are on the cusp of a new digital age. Web3 has always promised decentralization, security and user empowerment. It’s poised to transform sectors and change how we engage with the digital universe. Beneath the gleaming surface of innovation lies a critical vulnerability, an Achilles' heel that could cripple its...

JPMorgan & SEC Crypto Talks: What It Means For Your Investments

JPMorgan, a titan of traditional finance, recently engaged with the SEC's Crypto Task Force, signaling a potentially seismic shift in the regulatory landscape of digital assets. JPMorgan’s Scott Lucas, Justin Cohen, and Aaron Iovine ran an excellent session on the regulatory landscape for digital assets. What they focused on was...

UK Signals Interest in US Crypto Legislation, Calls for Global Regulatory Harmony

The United Kingdom – particularly its industry-oriented government – are keenly observing the United States’ return to meaningful cryptocurrency regulation, particularly the recently passed GENIUS Act. Simultaneously, it has been advocating for a comprehensive global approach to regulating digital assets. Speaking at DigiAssets 2025, Jane Moore of the UK's Financial...

GENIUS Act: Why US Crypto Regulation Risks Crushing Southeast Asia's Innovation

The US GENIUS Act. Sounds impressive, right? Stablecoin regulation, consumer protection—all noble goals. But what if I told you this seemingly domestic piece of legislation could inadvertently stifle the vibrant, burgeoning crypto scene in Southeast Asia, effectively silencing a chorus of forgotten voices?There’s a tendency in our thinking to believe...

Pump.fun's PUMP Coin: Savior of Solana DeFi or Ultimate Cash Grab?

Is Pump.fun about to jump the shark with its own token? Or is this all a shrewd ploy to go legit with a platform originally designed for meme coin madness?Pump.fun exploded onto the Solana ecosystem like a DeFi supernova, allowing anyone—seriously, anyone—to create their own crypto in seconds. No coding...

Beyond the List: Why Web3's 'Women's Lists' Actually Hinder True Equality

Let's be real. We were all impressed by the CoinDesk and Proof of Talk’s Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI list. Kudos to those women, truly. Nkiru Uwaje, Yasmina Kazitani, Daniela Amodei, Gracy Chen… there’s no doubt about it—their accomplishments simply speak for themselves. Are these lists truly protecting...

Nexus Mods' Monetization U-Turn: A Win for Gamers or a Delay?

The announcement of the sale of Nexus Mods to this Chosen thing has hit the community like a badly compressed paid mod. The first announcement—total secrecy. Strike one. The premature and vague retraction from “Foledinho” regarding not selling mods… oh wait? Strike two. If you see the “Gaming Startup Monetization...

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...

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...