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5 XRP NFT Marketplaces Poised to Unleash Southeast Asian Artists in 2025

5 XRP NFT Marketplaces Poised to Unleash Southeast Asian Artists in 2025

• Commentary

The XRPL – the XRP Ledger – typically receives more hype. We constantly see the hype around Ethereum this, and Solana that. Hidden beneath the surface, a vibrant NFT ecosystem is quietly brewing, one that's perfectly positioned to empower a generation of artists often overlooked by the mainstream: Southeast Asian...

XRP NFTs in 2025: Where to Buy, Sell, and Trade Nifties

XRP NFTs in 2025: Where to Buy, Sell, and Trade Nifties

• Facts

The NFT space is such a fast moving and exciting space, but the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is proving to be an equally as exciting contender. Nevertheless, as we near 2025, it’s important to understand the XRP NFT ecosystem. This knowledge is essential for any veterans advocate looking to get into...

Tether vs. Europe: Will USDT Disappear Under MiCA Rules?

Tether vs. Europe: Will USDT Disappear Under MiCA Rules?

• Facts

The crypto landscape in Europe is set to experience a radical change. This transformation is primarily driven by the adoption of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Completing the picture This detailed framework is intended to govern crypto-assets, stablecoins, and crypto-asset service providers across the EU. MiCA has generated considerable...

Tether CEO Voices Concerns Over MiCA's Impact on Stablecoins

Tether CEO Voices Concerns Over MiCA's Impact on Stablecoins

• Regulation

Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Tether, has previously voiced grave concerns over the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. He thinks it would have a big impact on the stablecoins, in particular, Tether. Ardoino is adamant that following European law would result in severe and irreparable harm. He even goes so far...

SEC Retreats? 5 Reasons Why the Balina Case Drop Signals Crypto's Regulatory Shift

SEC Retreats? 5 Reasons Why the Balina Case Drop Signals Crypto's Regulatory Shift

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The SEC has recently dismissed its case against Ian Balina. Ultimately, this judicial decision seems better understood as a cautionary indication than a legal determination. We’re not just talking semantics here — we’re talking about a possible tectonic shift in how the U.S. regulates crypto. The vague official line is...

SEC Abandons Case Against Crypto Promoter Ian Balina

SEC Abandons Case Against Crypto Promoter Ian Balina

• Regulation

Today the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will no longer pursue its case against crypto promoter Ian Balina. This development marks another step away from large-scale enforcement actions against the crypto industry. This decision comes on the heels of a string of similarly adverse actions by the...

FIFA to Migrate Collectibles to New "FIFA Blockchain"

FIFA to Migrate Collectibles to New "FIFA Blockchain"

• NFT Drops

FIFA has revealed plans to migrate its digital collectibles platform, FIFA Collect, to an entirely new blockchain infrastructure. The group publicized the migration announcement on April 30, with the migration move not taking place before May 20th. This transition is intended to improve the utility of the site and beyond,...

OpenSea's Comeback Is It Sustainable or Just Airdrop Hype?

OpenSea's Comeback Is It Sustainable or Just Airdrop Hype?

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Are OpenSea’s days of dominance truly restored, or is this just another moment of short-lived airdrop-fueled party pandemonium? We've all seen this play out before in the crypto space: shiny new incentives lure in the masses, activity explodes, and then… crickets. Is this true platform redemption we’re seeing, or simply...

The Stablecoin Bill's Secret Loophole Big Banks Don't Want You to Know

The Stablecoin Bill's Secret Loophole Big Banks Don't Want You to Know

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The GENIUS Act. Sounds impressive, right? Guiding an Establishing National Innovation for U.S. It’s got all the buzzwords: Innovation, national, stablecoin. But beneath that shiny new initiative facade and bipartisan glow, lies something much less… genius. Don’t let big banks further entrench their stranglehold on the future of finance. This...

Senate Advances GENIUS Act, Aiming to Establish Stablecoin Regulation

Senate Advances GENIUS Act, Aiming to Establish Stablecoin Regulation

• Regulation

The U.S. Senate is making a meaningful step toward addressing the regulation of stablecoins with the advancement of the GENIUS Act. This legislation represents a key opportunity to help set the right crypto regulatory framework to foster innovation and protect consumers. It establishes a strong global precedent on the oversight...

DeGods Founder Steps Down! What's Next for the NFT Project?

So DeGods NFT project is at a really interesting inflection point. DeGoogled now Immutable CEO Rohun Vora, better known by his pseudonym DeGods, has resigned as CEO after three years running the ship. Leadership is changing. Reinforcing that trend, DeGods NFT sales are blasting off, particularly on Ethereum. This shift...

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

Frank's out. Rohun Vora, the figure who became the face of DeGods, is leaving his role. After three years, he’s passing the reins over to 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce. Fine. People move on. The timing reeks. On that fourth front, Solana sales have increased 101%. At the same time, Ethereum sales...

DeGods' Frank Out! Can New Leadership Revive the NFT Project?

Frank DeGods, the face and CEO of the DeGods NFT project, has stepped down after three years at the helm. His departure presents a turning point for the highly criticized project. While DOT’s fate hangs in the balance, could this agency be revitalized by new leadership? This comes after a...

DeGods' Frank Exit: A Warning Sign for Web3's 'Cult of Personality'?

Frank DeGods is out. Poof. And just like that, one of the most iconic characters of the NFT space has departed. While some are celebrating fresh blood and a new direction for DeGods, I can't help but see this as a flashing neon sign screaming about a problem festering within...

Frank DeGods Departs as DeGods CEO, Paving Way for New Leadership

Frank, best known in the Web3 ecosystem as Frank Vora—the name he uses on X, formerly Twitter—has officially resigned as CEO in order to focus on building…whatever comes next. He was integral to the success of the DeGods NFT project. Co-founded by Frank in 2021, DeGods has been a fascinating...

DeGods' Founder Quits: Is This the End of NFT Hype or a Smart Pivot?

Frank DeGods is out. After three years at the helm of DeGods, Rohun Vora has stepped down, leaving many in the NFT space scratching their heads. 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce are both really at the helm—that’s a part of what has made these communities powerful. Sales are booming on both Solana...

DeGods Founder Frank DeGods Steps Down Amidst Sales Surge

Frank DeGods, the founder of the famous Solana-based NFT collection DeGods, has just dropped a huge bomb. After three short yet impactful years, he is now leaving his post as CEO. Under these circumstances, the leadership change couldn’t come at a better moment. Soaring sales on both the DeGods NFTs’...

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Will It Unleash Southeast Asia's Web3 Potential?

Paul Atkins' call for a crypto policy overhaul at the SEC isn't just about Wall Street. It's about the forgotten voices of Southeast Asia. While the US debates becoming the "crypto capital," a vibrant Web3 revolution is already brewing in the region, and the SEC's actions could either fuel its...