Tag: cryptocurrency

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

• Regulation

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...

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

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

• Facts

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?

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

• Commentary

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...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

• Web3 Projects

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...

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

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

• Commentary

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...

ProCap's Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

ProCap's Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

• Commentary

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...

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

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

• NFT Drops

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...

NFT Sales Dip? Bitcoin & Solana NFTs Buck the Trend!

NFT Sales Dip? Bitcoin & Solana NFTs Buck the Trend!

• Facts

While the NFT market has been subject to historic booms and equally dramatic busts, new statistics show an unexpected turn. Overall NFT market sales are down, but Bitcoin and Solana NFTs are surging, with Ethereum-based NFT sales on the decline. DeliciousNFT.com is here to break down what's happening and what...

NFTs Aren't Dead, They're Just **Becoming More Southeast Asian**

NFTs Aren't Dead, They're Just **Becoming More Southeast Asian**

• Commentary

Wait, the NFT market crashed last week? Big deal. Headlines are screaming "NFTs are dead!" Again. Been there, heard that. To be frank, it seems like the Western crypto echo chamber just enjoys proclaiming the death of NFTs every other Tuesday. Let me tell you something: they're not dead. They’re...

NFT Market Sees Shift as Solana and Bitcoin Gain Ground

NFT Market Sees Shift as Solana and Bitcoin Gain Ground

• NFT Drops

The non-fungible token (NFT) market is experiencing a transformative evolution. Ethereum’s NFT dominance is under siege as Solana and Bitcoin-based NFTs are taking the spotlight. Though Ethereum-based NFTs still dominate the market, they suffered an 8.26% drop in sales. NFT sales on Solana soared by 6.39%, totaling an impressive $19.4...

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...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

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 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...

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....

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...