Tag: blockchain

Apple's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Tech Grab?

Apple's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Tech Grab?

• Commentary

At the moment I’m happily submerged in Southeast Asia’s bubbling creative ecosystem. When I look at the Web3 ecosystem these days, I’m equally enthused and fearful. The promise of NFTs—direct artist-to-collector relationships, bypassing gatekeepers—is incredibly powerful, especially for creators in regions often overlooked by traditional art markets. So, when I...

Apple's NFT U-Turn: What It Means for Crypto App Developers

Apple's NFT U-Turn: What It Means for Crypto App Developers

• Facts

Apple has historically taken a very tight leash on its App Store policies. This is particularly the case with new technologies, such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Recent developments on several fronts suggest that this damaging trend may be coming to an end. A recent U.S. court ruling has forced Apple’s...

Crypto Project Failures Exceed 1.8 Million in 2025, CoinGecko Reports

Crypto Project Failures Exceed 1.8 Million in 2025, CoinGecko Reports

• NFT Drops

According to a new report from CoinGecko, the full scale of the crypto sector’s failure is truly staggering. As of early 2025, over 1.8 million crypto enterprises had stopped operating. This alarming statistic further highlights the unpredictable and dangerous state of the digital asset environment. This news arrives amidst ongoing...

Claynosaurz on Sui: Bold Move or Just Another Web3 Hype Train?

Claynosaurz on Sui: Bold Move or Just Another Web3 Hype Train?

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Claynosaurz jumping ship… or rather, expanding to Sui. Is this genuine strategic evolution or just the next shiny object? Let’s face it, the entire Web3 space is a graveyard of projects that sold everyone on the moon and served up, uh, moon dust. Are we seeing something truly transformative happen,...

Claynosaurz Roars onto Sui: New NFTs, Rewards & Mobile Game!

Claynosaurz Roars onto Sui: New NFTs, Rewards & Mobile Game!

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Claynosaurz, an NFT-driven entertainment brand, is creating a powerful shift. TIL that its beyond expanding its operation from the solana blockchain up to the sue blockchain! We’re officially opening our new NFT collection, reworking our rewards system, and creating a mobile game. These tactical moves are designed to increase user...

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Input on Crypto Regulation

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Input on Crypto Regulation

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The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would like to hear your views on regulating cryptoasset trading platforms. They are drawing up a detailed regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. The FCA is dedicated to developing sustainable growth and innovation in the crypto space. Beyond sustainability, their focus is on...

FCA's Crypto Call: Will It Empower or Stifle Emerging Artists?

FCA's Crypto Call: Will It Empower or Stifle Emerging Artists?

• Commentary

The smell of potential is thick in the air, right? Blockchain and crypto was once viewed as niche technology. Today, they are taking off quickly in surprising parts of the world—in particular, Southeast Asia. I’ve experienced the hustle and creativity of the artists using NFTs to sidestep traditional gatekeepers and...

UK Crypto Rules Incoming: FCA Seeks Your Input!

UK Crypto Rules Incoming: FCA Seeks Your Input!

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently consulting with the public so as to inform their future regulation of cryptoasset trading platforms. This is a crucial opportunity for individuals and businesses involved in the crypto space to shape the regulatory landscape and influence how these innovative technologies are governed...

FCA's Crypto Rules: A Trojan Horse for Innovation or Real Protection?

FCA's Crypto Rules: A Trojan Horse for Innovation or Real Protection?

• Commentary

The FCA’s landmark discussion paper on crypto regulation is a turning point for the UK. Its influence will be felt around the world, helping to set the future course of digital assets. They claim it’s all about increasing confidence and fostering economic development. But is it really? Or worse, are...

Walking Dead NFT Game's End: A Warning Sign for Crypto's 'Indestructible' Promises?

Walking Dead NFT Game's End: A Warning Sign for Crypto's 'Indestructible' Promises?

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Walkers aren’t the only ones misleadingly expiring in The Walking Dead universe. Gala Games' decision to shutter "The Walking Dead: Empires" on July 31, 2025, isn't just the end of a zombie-themed NFT game. Beneath the surface — literally — it’s a chilling premonition of the potential pitfalls lurking within...

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...