Tag: crypto

NFT Market Resurgence: Polygon Leads the Charge with Real-World Asset Integration

NFT Market Resurgence: Polygon Leads the Charge with Real-World Asset Integration

• NFT Drops

With a global return to more tangible assets, alongside newer, more accessible platforms and marketplaces, the NFT market is undergoing an explosive comeback. Even with a subsequent market crash early in 2025, the industry truly reclaims itself and continues to rebound and grow. Polygon has been having a great run...

Polygon > Ethereum: RWA NFTs Usher in a New Era?

Polygon > Ethereum: RWA NFTs Usher in a New Era?

• Facts

The Non-Fungible Token (NFT) landscape is ever-changing, and a new tide just rolled in. Polygon, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, recently overtook Ethereum in weekly NFT sales volume. This increase is largely due to the advent of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. Courtyard, one of the grassroots RWAs’ marketplaces, has...

Polygon's NFT Surge: Is Ethereum's Reign Over Real-World Assets Ending?

Polygon's NFT Surge: Is Ethereum's Reign Over Real-World Assets Ending?

• Commentary

Polygon’s recent numbers on NFT sales have created quite a stir. Surpassing Ethereum in weekly volume could be dismissed as a passing fancy. It could be an indicator of the opening of market making and trading within the NFT space. Before we announce Ethereum dethroned, let’s break down what’s actually...

Crypto Regulation: What's Next? SEC Enforcement Under Scrutiny

Crypto Regulation: What's Next? SEC Enforcement Under Scrutiny

• Facts

Cryptocurrency is the wild west of finance — it’s like tiptoeing through a minefield. Beyond that obstacle, regulatory bodies – such as the SEC – are ever-shifting their focus, making the challenge even greater. Companies operating in this arena must be constantly engaged and on their feet to be compliant....

ING's Stablecoin Play: Banking on EU's Crypto Rules?

ING's Stablecoin Play: Banking on EU's Crypto Rules?

• Facts

Dutch banking giant ING is making waves in the crypto space with its euro-backed stablecoin initiative. This move, in collaboration with other traditional financial institutions and crypto service providers, signals a significant shift in how established banks are approaching digital assets. After the European Union adopted the groundbreaking Markets in...

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: Justice or Web3 Overreach?

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: Justice or Web3 Overreach?

• Commentary

Yuga Labs is seeking $400,000 in damages from Jeremy Cahen, better known as Pauly0x. We all know the story by now: the Bored Ape Yacht Club creators won a hefty judgment against him for trademark infringement related to his RR/BAYC parody project. Now, they're going after his crypto wallets. Could...

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...

Crypto Week Rewind: Sony's Anime NFTs, Trump's Game & More!

Crypto Week Rewind: Sony's Anime NFTs, Trump's Game & More!

• Facts

It’s been an action-packed week in crypto! Major entertainment brands dove into NFTs and, at the same time, political figures grew their digital empires. Let’s recap the highpoints, providing the spicy, delicious rundown of all you need to know.Sony Steps into Web3 with Anime NFTsSony isn't just about PlayStations and...

The Shocking Truth About Crypto Regulation They Don't Want You To Know

The Shocking Truth About Crypto Regulation They Don't Want You To Know

• Commentary

Decentralized finance still carries the hope of a new kind of financial system made by the people, for the people. Unfortunately, this vision has recently come under a stealthy and pernicious attack. Now picture the little DeFi project, the pet creation of a handful of idealistic and bright developers, hoping...

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...

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...

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...

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...

Civitas' Immutable Leap: A Win for Emerging Artists in Web3?

I think back to visiting a small art collective in Yangon just a few years ago. It was a time when the energy was electric, the talent readily evident, but the artists themselves were suffering. They were making amazing digital art and wanted to access the global NFT market. Those...

Kazakhstan's Web3 Gamble: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

Kazakhstan is taking a significant step in the Web3 direction with the establishment of the Solana Economic Zone Kazakhstan (SEZ KZ). This decision would catapult the country into the forefront of Central Asian tech hubs or turn into a blundering bet with heavy repercussions. Let's be frank: this isn’t just...

Pompliano's ProCap Launches Bitcoin-Focused Financial Firm After $750M Raise

Anthony Pompliano is now in charge at ProCap Financial. This new entity will offer exclusive bitcoin-native financial services tailored to the needs of sophisticated investors. This venture was made possible through a SPAC merger between Pompliano's ProCap BTC and Columbus Circle Capital (NASDAQ: CCCM).ProCap Financial’s first fundraising round was met...

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...