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Trump's $600M: The Regulatory Loophole That Made It Possible

Trump's $600M: The Regulatory Loophole That Made It Possible

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$600 million. Let that number sink in. That’s less than what Donald Trump just announced in net-negative income for 2024 – just for that year. The figure is truly mind-boggling. It’s even more astounding when you start to unpack the labyrinth of his vast financial empire, which encompasses real estate,...

Trump's 2024 Income REVEALED: From Crypto to Golf Resorts!

Trump's 2024 Income REVEALED: From Crypto to Golf Resorts!

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Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has long been a deeply lucrative character. In 2024, his income streams have once again captured public imagination. His eclectic portfolio now extends well past traditional real estate, dipping deep into cryptocurrency and other digital collectibles. This article unpacks what we...

Luxury's Winners & Losers: Prada Soars, RTR's Reinvention

Luxury's Winners & Losers: Prada Soars, RTR's Reinvention

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The luxury market is a rapidly evolving landscape, in which some brands succeed against all odds, and others barely tread water. In this article we’ll break down the success factors that have driven Prada’s ascent to record growth. It will look into Nike’s struggles in the NFT world and how...

UK Losing FinTech Crown? Execs Warn of Innovation Exodus

UK Losing FinTech Crown? Execs Warn of Innovation Exodus

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The United Kingdom used to be hailed as an international leader in financial technology. Now, it is in danger of losing out on dozens of FinTech and cryptocurrency firms. Now, industry experts are sounding alarm bells. They are concerned that over-regulation, the current funding landscape and the ongoing effects of...

Nike NFT Lawsuit: A $5M "Rug Pull" or Just Business?

Nike NFT Lawsuit: A $5M "Rug Pull" or Just Business?

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The NFT space can be a bit of a wild west, a place where speculation meets innovation. Sometimes, that collision leads to legal battles. A trademark battle is quickly shaping up between Nike and StockX. Nike claims trademark infringement and unfair competition because StockX sells Nike-branded Vault NFTs, an NFT...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....