Tag: blockchain

NFTs Bounce Back: Sales Surge 22% – Is the Bull Market Back?

NFTs Bounce Back: Sales Surge 22% – Is the Bull Market Back?

• Facts

The NFT market is coming back to life, with sales recently spiking 22%. This resurgence begs the question: is this a sustainable recovery or just a temporary spike? Several factors are contributing to this renewed interest, including the correlation with cryptocurrency prices, the rise of platforms like Polygon, and the...

NFTs Are Back, But Is This Time Different?

NFTs Are Back, But Is This Time Different?

• Commentary

Okay, the headlines are screaming it: NFTs are back! With sales booming, buyers beating down the door and overall bullish sentiment on the crypto market, it seems fate has smiled upon us. Sales volume has nearly doubled, gone up by a staggering 22.43%, and is at $107.1 million. We’re experiencing...

NFT Market Sees $107 Million Surge, Led by Ethereum and Pudgy Penguins

NFT Market Sees $107 Million Surge, Led by Ethereum and Pudgy Penguins

• NFT Drops

The Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market is experiencing a resurgence, as sales are up 22.43% and total $107.1 million in sales. Ethereum, on the back of a 1.6% recovery to $1,800, continues to drive the narrative. A few collections and blockchains are powering this renewal, even as others are experiencing drops.Pudgy...

Pudgy Penguins' Comeback Is More Than Meets the Eye

Pudgy Penguins' Comeback Is More Than Meets the Eye

• Commentary

Even aside from crypto, the broader NFT market seems to be roaring back to life. At the same time, sales volumes are booming! More buyers and sellers are getting in the game, and Bitcoin is flirting with its all-time high once more. The numbers are impressive: a 22.43% jump in...

Ripple Executive Sees SEC Retreat as Sign of Maturing Crypto Regulation

Ripple Executive Sees SEC Retreat as Sign of Maturing Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

Ripple considers the SEC’s recent decision to abandon its appeal in the XRP case a major victory. As such, they view it as a promising sign for future U.S. crypto regulation. As Ripple continues to argue in its own legal battle with the SEC, the agency considers XRP to be...

Ripple Win: 5 Ways SEC Retreat Unleashes Southeast Asia's Crypto Art

Ripple Win: 5 Ways SEC Retreat Unleashes Southeast Asia's Crypto Art

• Commentary

The SEC's decision to drop its appeal against Ripple isn't just a win for Ripple. It's a potential seismic shift for crypto art in Southeast Asia. Regulatory uncertainty among crypto industries here in the US has continued for far too long. The SEC’s heavy-handed approach has quashed the sort of...

Ripple CLO: SEC Retreat Signals New Era for US Crypto?

Ripple CLO: SEC Retreat Signals New Era for US Crypto?

• Facts

The crypto world is buzzing. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is well-known for its heavy-handed approach to digital assets. Finally, it appears the SEC is starting to take a step back. Relatedly, the SEC seems to have folded its tent on Mt. This dramatic change has ignited a firestorm...

SEC's Ripple Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

SEC's Ripple Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

• Commentary

The SEC losing its appeal against Ripple in March 2025. Let that sink in. After years of legal contortions, here is the state of our union. Beneath the surface of Ripple's victory lies a much larger question: Is this the beginning of the end for the SEC's strategy of regulating...

Immutable's Q1 Data: A Win for Gamers or Just Hype?

Immutable's Q1 Data: A Win for Gamers or Just Hype?

• Commentary

Immutable’s Q1 numbers are out now, and the Web3 echo chamber is, unsurprisingly, abuzz. We see the headlines: zkEVM transactions up, ecosystem expanding, SEC investigation closed. Before we uncork the champagne, let's ask a crucial question: who exactly is celebrating? Are those improvements actually making their way to the indie...

Immutable's Q1 2025 Report Shows Growth Amidst Market Fluctuations

Immutable's Q1 2025 Report Shows Growth Amidst Market Fluctuations

• NFT Drops

Immutable has recently published its Q1 2025 report. As this top contender in Web3 gaming clearly contributes some impressive accomplishments, it proves great resilience in an increasingly dynamic and competitive landscape. Beyond all the numbers and rankings, the most surprising finding from the report was that “Self-Made Billionaire” is currently...

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...