Tag: crypto

Powell's Crypto Nod: 3 Regulatory Traps That Could Kill Innovation

Powell's Crypto Nod: 3 Regulatory Traps That Could Kill Innovation

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Jerome Powell’s recent recognition of crypto’s increasing mainstream adoption as disruptive and revolutionary was a watershed moment. At last, a big establishment player recognizes that crypto is here to stay. He's right; stablecoin regulation is needed. As a surgeon with a blunt scalpel, Congress is in danger of hurting more...

Crypto & Recession: What the Feds, Tariffs & Rates Mean For You

Crypto & Recession: What the Feds, Tariffs & Rates Mean For You

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With markets changing, crypto investors have their work cut out for them. To do it, they have to face a challenging trifecta of Federal Reserve policy, fluctuating tariffs, and shifting crypto regulations. A U.S. recession does not seem far away. What matters most is getting a grasp on how these...

The Crypto Regulation Trap: Will It Save Us From Recession?

The Crypto Regulation Trap: Will It Save Us From Recession?

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Now we’re looking down the gun of a possible recession and the normal players have come out of the woodwork ready to provide answers. Regulation, that old reliable comforter, is once again being dangled as the magic cure for the crypto market. What if, in our hasty desire to regulate,...

Navigating Economic Storms: Crypto's Role Amidst Recession Fears and Regulatory Shifts

Navigating Economic Storms: Crypto's Role Amidst Recession Fears and Regulatory Shifts

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Meanwhile, economic uncertainty continues to hang over the economic market. Investors are grappling with both recession concerns and the fast-evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies. In April 2025, even the suggestion of renewed Trump-era tariffs sent markets into a tailspin, underscoring the fragility of investor confidence. This unease highlights the need...

Crypto's Recession Lifeline: How Southeast Asia Can Lead the Way

Crypto's Recession Lifeline: How Southeast Asia Can Lead the Way

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A U.S. recession looming? The headlines scream fear, and rightfully so. What if I told you this potential downturn could be the catalyst for something truly transformative, particularly in Southeast Asia? Forget the doomsaying for a moment. Opportunity is knocking for Southeast Asia. This region has the potential not only...

Solana NFTs on OpenSea A Win For Artists Or Another Empty Promise?

Solana NFTs on OpenSea A Win For Artists Or Another Empty Promise?

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This comes as OpenSea’s branching further into the Solana ecosystem, introducing tokens and eventually, NFTs to the platform. We've been here before, remember? This time, they swear it's different. More users, more demand, more liquidity, better cross-chain experience, etc etc… Let’s face it – what’s more important is who actually...

Magic Eden: The ULTIMATE NFT Marketplace Guide (2025)

Magic Eden: The ULTIMATE NFT Marketplace Guide (2025)

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Introduction to Magic Eden NFT MarketplaceOverview of Magic EdenMagic Eden then crashed onto the space in early 2019 as a DApp NFT marketplace. In less than a year’s time, it’s come to dominate the Solana blockchain. Within a few months, it became the leading independent Solana NFT marketplace and lay...

OpenSea Goes Solana: Token Trading Live, NFTs Next!

OpenSea Goes Solana: Token Trading Live, NFTs Next!

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As one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, OpenSea is really shaking things up by bringing Solana NFTs back to their marketplace. OpenSea has made a big move in its plan to revitalize the platform by launching this release to a limited number of beta users. If successful,...

OpenSea Revives Solana Integration with Token Trading, NFT Support to Follow

OpenSea Revives Solana Integration with Token Trading, NFT Support to Follow

• NFT Drops

OpenSea is taking a big step to re-enter the Solana ecosystem by adding trading support for Solana-based tokens. This move marks an important step in OpenSea’s sweeping platform redesign. It intends to provide a smooth, cross-chain experience for fungible and non-fungible assets alike. The platform is now open to a...

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...

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...