Tag: crypto

Paris Blockchain Week Announces Start in Block Competition Winners, Awards $10M+ in Prizes

Paris Blockchain Week Announces Start in Block Competition Winners, Awards $10M+ in Prizes

• Web3 Projects

Paris Blockchain Week concluded its 5th annual Start in Block competition. They awarded more than $10 million in prizes to upstart innovative blockchain startups! The competition, a centerpiece of the week-long event, attracted more than 1,000 applicants hungry to prove their moxie.The Start in Block competition is an important step...

MapleStory's Gasless Gamble Is Web3's Future Or a Regulatory Nightmare?

MapleStory's Gasless Gamble Is Web3's Future Or a Regulatory Nightmare?

• Commentary

Nexon’s MapleStory Universe is already taking the industry by storm with its recent Henesys Chain. This sharded Layer 1 blockchain aims to provide gasless transactions and launches permissioned NFT functionality. Built on Avalanche and powered by AvaCloud, it’s an ambitious move, to be sure. Is it really a stroke of...

MapleStory's Henesys Chain Empowers Artists Or Just Another Crypto Ploy?

MapleStory's Henesys Chain Empowers Artists Or Just Another Crypto Ploy?

• Commentary

Is Nexon really building a new metaverse for creators, or trying to hop on the Web3 trend? The answer to that question is what’s been buzzing around in my head ever since the Henesys Chain launch. We can’t wait to add your voice to the mix! Its artists-first layer 1...

Crypto Traders vs. Congress: A High-Stakes Regulatory Gamble

Crypto Traders vs. Congress: A High-Stakes Regulatory Gamble

• Facts

As you may know, the crypto space is one defined by volatility and constant change. Now, it faces a new challenge: navigating the complex landscape of U.S. regulation. As Congress prepares to debate a market structure bill for digital assets, crypto traders are employing a parallel strategy: lobbying the Securities...

Jackson Sharkz NFT Giveaway: 10K Users Hooked! Why?

Jackson Sharkz NFT Giveaway: 10K Users Hooked! Why?

• Facts

The Jackson Sharkz NFT giveaway is making a huge wave in the Web3 ocean, netting more than 10,000 users. This was no ordinary digital drop. It was a genius move that combined boundary-pushing art, PR wizardry, and a long-game philosophy on GameFi. DeliciousNFT.com takes a look at the crucial ingredients...

Crypto's 'Light Touch' Dream: Why Southeast Asia's Artists Should Worry

Crypto's 'Light Touch' Dream: Why Southeast Asia's Artists Should Worry

• Commentary

Southeast Asia’s dynamic art scene is at the forefront of this digital transformation powered by crypto and NFTs. A “light touch” regulatory approach is favored by advocates of a crypto-friendly regulatory framework. It could just as quickly turn that dream into a nightmare for the artists and creators who stand...

Silks NFT Holders: ROSEN Lawsuit Deadline Approaching!

Silks NFT Holders: ROSEN Lawsuit Deadline Approaching!

• Facts

If you’re an existing owner of Game of Silks NFTs and you’re starting to feel like you’ve been had, don’t worry. Well, you're not alone. Now The Rosen Law Firm has announced a class action lawsuit. Apply today — the deadline to join as a lead plaintiff is coming up...

Jackson.io's Sharkz NFT Giveaway Draws Thousands on X

Jackson.io's Sharkz NFT Giveaway Draws Thousands on X

• NFT Drops

Jackson.io recently created one of the largest social media buzzes on the platform X with its upcoming giveaway for its new “Jackson Sharkz NFT” collection. The collection of 9,999 individual tokens—most of which are inspired by the shark characters—is limited-edition and developed on the Sui blockchain. Our giveaway has received...

3 Reasons Crypto Traders' SEC Gamble Could Backfire Spectacularly

3 Reasons Crypto Traders' SEC Gamble Could Backfire Spectacularly

• Commentary

The crypto traders, emboldened perhaps by a sense that the regulatory winds are shifting, are rolling the dice on their own high-stakes wager. For months now, they have been pushing the SEC to lead the way on regulation. Yet, they’re looking for more flexibility than Congress is likely to offer....

SEC's New Chair Signals Shift Towards Collaboration with Congress on Crypto Regulation

SEC's New Chair Signals Shift Towards Collaboration with Congress on Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be softening its stance on cryptocurrency regulation, signaling a potential shift towards collaboration with Congress. This development comes as the SEC has recently issued guidance on stablecoins and memecoins, defining the latter as tokens "inspired by internet memes, characters, current events, or...

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...

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...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

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...