Let's be honest, when you hear "SEC crypto regulation," your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists thriving. Or, as is more likely, it’s a tidal wave of compliance headaches and innovation quashed. Or, what if I told you that just a well-defined regulatory regime from the SEC might free...
The promise of Web3 was simple: democratize creation, empower artists, and cut out the middleman. With its acquisition of RTFKT back in 2021, Nike certainly appeared to be purchasing that vision. Now, with RTFKT's closure and the subsequent lawsuit alleging a "rug pull," the question isn't just about money –...
Nike’s being sued for suddenly shutting down RTFKT? Alright, on the surface, this is nothing new—another company trying to navigate the often-volatile space of NFTs. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find an invitation revealed under a flashing neon sign. This signal underscores the real Wild West nature of Web3...
For many, the NFT market, once seen as an indomitable force of explosive growth and boundless potential, is now a shadow of that reality. As of this writing, recent figures indicate a precipitous drop in the total NFT sales volume. Conversely, the CryptoPunks collection is witnessing a stunning revival. This...
NFT sales have plummeted to one-sixth of the all-time peak at $89.4 million. Even in this recently cooled climate, CryptoPunks have proven themselves to hold a strong position. In fact, sales were up 106% on the year! This divergence is representative of the varied and complicated narrative developing in the...
Nike Inc. is now caught in the crossfire. This legal duel—case no. 25-02305—follows the company’s recent announcement that it will shutter its crypto operations. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, argues that the shutdown stranded purchasers of these digital assets with digital wares of greatly reduced value. Jagdeep Cheema is an...
Something feels off. Bitcoin is touching incredible new highs, and the entire crypto ecosystem is flourishing in this bullish environment. As NFT market songs, the chorus sounds quite different. Though overall sales are dropping, CryptoPunks – the pixelated godfathers of profile picture NFTs – appear to be moonwalking. Is this...
Those same Nintendo 64-style avatars, once considered the embarrassing vestige of a faded Web3 trend, are back in the news. Sales are up 106%. At a time where NFT volume across the entire market is down, this seems like… counter intuitive. Is this return truly an indication that the future...
We're at a crossroads. India, a nation rightfully proud of its Digital India initiative and the transformative power of UPI, now stares down a very different kind of digital revolution: cryptocurrency and Web3. However, rather than welcoming this moment with jubilation, the vibe is… trepidatious. Is this caution warranted, or...
The Indian government’s ambitious Digital India initiative, launched in 2015, has not produced desired results. Its vision is to make the country digitally empowered in all the aspects of the economy. Nevertheless, India still has more than 15 million cryptocurrency holders—second only to the United States. Furthermore, the country’s dynamic...
