Tag: blockchain

Crypto's Regulatory Reset: Is it Really a Free Pass?

Crypto's Regulatory Reset: Is it Really a Free Pass?

• Facts

The world of cryptocurrency is changing rapidly, and the regulatory environment is no different. Recent developments suggest that we may be entering a new phase in crypto governance. Many of us in the shippers’ camp still believe a “regulatory reset” is coming. Does this mean a reclamation get-out-of-jail-free card for...

NFT Ticketing's Dirty Secret: The Hidden Fees Crushing Fans

NFT Ticketing's Dirty Secret: The Hidden Fees Crushing Fans

• Commentary

We're told NFT ticketing is the future. A future of fraud-free live events, artist empowerment, and perhaps even landing that long-coveted front-row seat. Behind the digital glitz and promises of Web3 utopia lurks a harsh reality: Hidden fees are killing the vibe.I get it. The idea is compelling. Picture this—owning...

10 Crypto Picks Igniting the Blockchain Scene: What You Need to Know

10 Crypto Picks Igniting the Blockchain Scene: What You Need to Know

• Facts

The cryptocurrency market is tremendously fluid, with new projects and technologies entering the ecosystem almost weekly. With so many new promising cryptocurrencies emerging, it can be hard to know which ones are worth investing in for the long haul. Marcin Kowalczyk, a blockchain regulatory analyst, uses user-focused reviews with legal...

The Crypto Revolution's Dirty Secret: Are These 'Hottest Picks' Ethical?

The Crypto Revolution's Dirty Secret: Are These 'Hottest Picks' Ethical?

• Commentary

So, one more “hottest crypto picks” list is going around. Bitcoin's flirting with all-time highs, and everyone's suddenly a blockchain expert again. You may be looking at those big juicy predicted returns – 425%! 7783%! – and getting that all-too-familiar fear of missing out sensation. But hold on a second....

PBW 2025: PSG's Web3 Play & 9,600 Crypto Leaders Converge

PBW 2025: PSG's Web3 Play & 9,600 Crypto Leaders Converge

• Facts

Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025 drew 9,600 crypto enthusiasts and industry leaders, but one partnership stood out for its potential to reshape fan engagement: Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) collaboration with Matchain. This partnership is one of the biggest steps yet toward fully bringing Web3 technologies into the world of sports. This...

Web3's Hottest Picks: Are They Really Empowering Emerging Markets?

Web3's Hottest Picks: Are They Really Empowering Emerging Markets?

• Commentary

Let's be real. We’re all familiar with these “Top 10” lists, promising insights on the hottest new Web3 projects. But only 22% of these initiatives include metrics to assess innovative impacts on transforming the land of emerging markets. In particular, I’m referring to Southeast Asia, a part of the world...

Top Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Projects to Watch

Top Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Projects to Watch

• Web3 Projects

Cronos (CRO), Arweave, Cosmos, VeChain, Filecoin, Litecoin and Sonic are all creating crypto and blockchain history. Those platforms are already positioning themselves as the future major players in the industry. Cronos benefits from its strong ties to the Crypto.com ecosystem, while Arweave distinguishes itself with a unique approach to decentralized...

Paris Blockchain Week's Dirty Secret No One Wants to Admit

Paris Blockchain Week's Dirty Secret No One Wants to Admit

• Commentary

One year later, another avalanche of buzzwords, wide-eyed entrepreneurs, and venture capital dollars flooding through the halls of the Carrousel du Louvre. Wow, look at that attendance! As the lineup continued with legendary names such as Hoskinson and Long, the PSG alliance with Matchain rang in as a strong step...

Yuga Labs Targets Crypto Assets of Pauly0x Amid Trademark Dispute

Yuga Labs Targets Crypto Assets of Pauly0x Amid Trademark Dispute

• NFT Drops

In a high-profile case, Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, is currently seeking nearly $400,000 in cryptocurrency from Jeremy Cahen, aka Pauly0x. This move is the latest in a long-running legal showdown. This move follows October’s partial victory for Yuga Labs in Hype v....

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...