Tag: blockchain

PGI Global Scam Reveals DeFi's Regulatory Black Hole

PGI Global Scam Reveals DeFi's Regulatory Black Hole

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The PGI Global case isn't just another crypto scam. It's a glaring indictment of the regulatory vacuum that currently exists in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) space. No surprise—the mastermind behind PGI Global, Ramil Palafox, has allegedly duped investors out of almost $300 million. He attracted them with false promises of...

Ubisoft's Web3 Gamble: Empowering Artists or Exploiting Nostalgia?

Ubisoft's Web3 Gamble: Empowering Artists or Exploiting Nostalgia?

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Ubisoft is at it again. What a terrible world MMNFT might create. Holy crap, MMNFT is back, becoming the new hottest NFT game. It emerges from the ashes of two failed Web3 projects that were roundly denounced by the gaming audience. Of note, they’re dangling a carrot in front of...

Ubisoft's NFT Obsession Why Gamers Should Be Worried

Ubisoft's NFT Obsession Why Gamers Should Be Worried

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Ubisoft. Might & Magic. True, two names still conjure visions of epic adventure for most of us. They are symbols of strategic brilliance and a million absorbed hours in imaginary spheres. Although, in recent months, the buzz around Web3 has perhaps sullied these monikers. All of this has left long-time,...

PGI Founder's Crypto Scam Exposes Web3's Dark Side For Artists

PGI Founder's Crypto Scam Exposes Web3's Dark Side For Artists

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The SEC's charges against Ramil Palafox, founder of PGI Global, aren't just about another crypto scam gone wrong. They shine a misleading, baffling light on the predatory side of Web3. Their siren call drives desperate creators off the metaphorical cliff into abject poverty. Almost $300 million disappeared, commitments broken, and...

Zyber 365 & Agna Capital: Web3 Alliance to Fuel Startup Growth

Zyber 365 & Agna Capital: Web3 Alliance to Fuel Startup Growth

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These two powerhouses are joining forces to turbocharge the Web3, cybersecurity and deep tech startup ecosystems. Zyber 365—a global technology firm—has partnered with Agna Capital—an investment firm. Together, they hope to speed the success of a new wave of high-potential businesses, particularly across the Middle East and Europe. This partnership...

Zyber365 & Agna: A Web3 Savior or Just Another VC Power Grab?

Zyber365 & Agna: A Web3 Savior or Just Another VC Power Grab?

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The Web3 space, still living in that cavalier Wild West atmosphere, is in dire need of some adult supervision. Could the new partnership between Zyber365 and Agna Capital be the answer we’ve all been looking for? Or is it just a cynical land grab posing as technological advancement? To be...

Greenledgers Trading Center Broadens Digital Asset Offerings with DeFi and NFT Integration

Greenledgers Trading Center Broadens Digital Asset Offerings with DeFi and NFT Integration

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Greenledgers Trading Center, the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform headquartered in New York, NY, made waves on April 23, 2025. Now they’re launching their most powerful DeFi integration — and most advanced NFT trading — capabilities yet! This expansion will bring greater diversification to its global digital asset portfolios. The...

Zyber365 Alliance: Will it Democratize Web3 Funding or Just Centralize Power?

Zyber365 Alliance: Will it Democratize Web3 Funding or Just Centralize Power?

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The Web3 industry is overflowing with the potential for greater decentralization, democratized access, and a new level playing field. To be fair, let’s admit that the hype rarely matches up to reality. The Zyber365 and Agna Capital alliance is the latest example, and it begs a crucial question: will it...

GreenLedgers' DeFi Gamble: Will Global Regulators Let It Pay Off?

GreenLedgers' DeFi Gamble: Will Global Regulators Let It Pay Off?

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GreenLedgers’ audacious leap into DeFi and NFTs looks like strolling into a high-tech poker game. So they’re betting the farm every time. Are they preparing their next strategic step, or are they soon to be surprised by a tsunami of fresh regulations? The promise is tantalizing: democratized finance, unique digital...

Zyber 365 and Agna Capital Join Forces to Propel Web3 Innovation

Zyber 365 and Agna Capital Join Forces to Propel Web3 Innovation

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Wide Area Workflow allows manufacturers to track their WAWF submissions. Their mission is to accelerate innovation and provide unparalleled assistance and mentorship to early-stage startups. This partnership kicks off with the signing of the above-referenced memorandum of understanding (MoU). It is meant to complement both organizations’ strengths and give a...

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...

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...

Europe's Crypto Crown: MiCA Fuels Boom as US Regulation Stalls

The global landscape of cryptocurrency regulation is rapidly evolving, with Europe emerging as a frontrunner thanks to its comprehensive Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. While the U.S. grapples with regulatory uncertainty, MiCA offers crypto businesses and investors a clear, unified pathway forward, potentially sparking a boom in the European crypto...