Tag: blockchain

LCX's Gold Tokens: A Regulatory Game Changer or Fool's Gold?

LCX's Gold Tokens: A Regulatory Game Changer or Fool's Gold?

• Commentary

LCX’s new tokenization framework, and it’s promise of digital access to gold, silver and platinum through utility tokens, has landed. Before you run out and load up your portfolio with LCXG, LCXS, and LCXP, hold up. Is this really democratizing access to precious metals? Is this just an attention grabbing...

MiCA's Trojan Horse? How EU Stablecoin Rules Could Backfire

MiCA's Trojan Horse? How EU Stablecoin Rules Could Backfire

• Commentary

The EU, under the aegis of its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, believes it is constructing an impenetrable trust bubble around stablecoins. What if it’s not public transportation but rather creating an elaborate gilded cage. That would stifle innovation and cede the future to the status quo. Have we just...

Stablecoins for Artists? Why ING's Move Matters in Southeast Asia

Stablecoins for Artists? Why ING's Move Matters in Southeast Asia

• Commentary

ING's quiet foray into the stablecoin arena, spurred by the EU's MiCA regulations, might seem like another blip on the radar of global finance. For artists in Southeast Asia, it may be a quiet revolution underway. Why? That’s because it’s about access, stability, and yes, at the end of the...

The SEC's Crypto Crackdown – Is Retail Protection a Smokescreen?

The SEC's Crypto Crackdown – Is Retail Protection a Smokescreen?

• Commentary

The SEC is increasing its enforcement in the crypto industry. At the same time, they are framing this move as a noble crusade to save the average investor—like you and me—from harm. I'm not so sure. Call me cynical, but something smells fishy. So is this for real — an...

Crypto Regulation: Will It Crush Southeast Asia's Creative Web3 Boom?

Crypto Regulation: Will It Crush Southeast Asia's Creative Web3 Boom?

• Commentary

The whispers are growing louder. Crypto regulation is coming. Who is it really for? Who will it hurt? We’re starting to see headlines like “SEC joins forces with top hedge fund managers” and “SEC takes aim with new targeted enforcement at fraud." Are these protections truly designed for the fast-growing...

Banks Explore Stablecoin Opportunities Following MiCA Implementation

Banks Explore Stablecoin Opportunities Following MiCA Implementation

• Regulation

After the adoption of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, European banks have shown increasing interest in stablecoin initiatives. This regulation has opened the door to regulated stablecoin issuance across the European Union (EU).One major example is Societe Generale, which launched its euro-backed stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible, to retail investors in...

NFTs in 2025: 8 Ways to Profit (and Avoid Costly Mistakes)

NFTs in 2025: 8 Ways to Profit (and Avoid Costly Mistakes)

• Facts

Swells of innovation like this go hand in hand with destructive risks. The NFT landscape is still shifting and changing. As we move into 2025, understanding these dynamics is crucial for anyone looking to profit from NFTs while avoiding potential pitfalls. DeliciousNFT.com is dishing out the real deal on this...

Navigating the NFT Landscape Lucrative Strategies for 2025

Navigating the NFT Landscape Lucrative Strategies for 2025

• NFT Drops

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are revolutionizing the digital asset world. They are moving fast and capturing the imagination of both investors and art collectors in a new way. The NFT market is flooded with unique opportunities catering to users looking to make a quick buck. These strategies constitute just a fraction...

NFTs in 2025: The 3 Regulatory Landmines You Must Avoid

NFTs in 2025: The 3 Regulatory Landmines You Must Avoid

• Commentary

Doesn’t the NFT landscape seem like the Wild West these days? Fortunes are being created (and erased) on the daily, driven by speculation and dreams of a coming decentralized utopia. Yet behind the facade of CGI monkeys and virtual pets is a regulatory disaster area poised to blow up at...

Bybit's Web3 Shutdown: A Warning Sign for Emerging Artists?

Bybit's Web3 Shutdown: A Warning Sign for Emerging Artists?

• Commentary

Imagine Nandar, a young artist from Myanmar. Her detailed digital paintings are filled with the brilliant colors of her native Ecuador and reflect powerful stories of strength. To their surprise, they discovered a receptive audience on Bybit’s NFT marketplace. For her, it was about a lot more than a platform....

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...