Tag: cryptocurrency

UK's Crypto U-Turn: Is Alignment With US a Mistake?

UK's Crypto U-Turn: Is Alignment With US a Mistake?

• Commentary

The UK Treasury’s borrowing of US crypto regulation is worth raising an eyebrow over, and frankly speaking, it should be a lot more than just that. That unspoken assumption, that what is good for Wall Street must be good for the UK, is very dangerous. So we’re not just talking...

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Smart Investing?

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Smart Investing?

• Facts

Sen. Dave McCormick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, an key regulatory policy proposal. His Bitcoin investments aside, his influence on the trajectory of digital asset regulation have set off a firestorm of debate. Like fellow financial titan former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, McCormick now brings a wealth of financial expertise to...

Dubai's Blockchain Crown: Is Regulation Overtaking Web3 Innovation?

Dubai's Blockchain Crown: Is Regulation Overtaking Web3 Innovation?

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Dubai. A city long-time known for extravagant ambition, glittering towers on a skyline, and today, a proclaimed blockchain utopia. Last month, the Burj Al Arab glimmered in the desert sun amid its usual bravura extravagance. It positively hummed with the energy of the first-ever Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA), held...

Promising Altcoins Emerge Amid Evolving Crypto Regulation

Promising Altcoins Emerge Amid Evolving Crypto Regulation

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The cryptocurrency landscape is ever-changing, with new projects and governmental regulation changing the landscape every day. combined the UK’s crypto regulation with the US’s crypto regulation. This transition is creating a second altcoin boom, creating thrilling chances for investors. All of these altcoins provide innovative solutions and features that make...

UK Unveils Draft Legislation to Spearhead Crypto Regulation

UK Unveils Draft Legislation to Spearhead Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

The United Kingdom has published draft legislation to create a new regulatory regime for digital assets. This decision underpins the Government’s commitment to make the UK the world’s leader in sustainable aviation. They are looking to assert control in the fast-growing digital assets space. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set...

FIFA NFTs Moving! What You Need to Know About the Big Switch

FIFA NFTs Moving! What You Need to Know About the Big Switch

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The FIFA Collect platform, home to FIFA’s official NFT collection, is taking a big step. It is currently migrating from the Algorand blockchain to a new “FIFA Blockchain,” which will specifically be compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The transition date is May 20, 2025. This transition represents an...

FIFA's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Play?

FIFA's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Play?

• Commentary

FIFA’s relocating its NFT platform, “FIFA Collect,” to a different blockchain. Big deal, right? Maybe. Or perhaps it’s the ultimate step in the long game to further centralize control – all while pretending to move toward a more workable solution. Let's dissect this, especially for those of us in Southeast...

FIFA's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Play?

FIFA's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Play?

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For the past six years, I have helped plan hackathons throughout Southeast Asia. I have seen the creativity and passion of local artists who work hard to earn a place on the international stage. These are talents bursting at the seams here, many stifled instead by gatekeepers and predatory systems...

FIFA's Blockchain Gamble: Will It Score With Users or End in Regulation?

FIFA's Blockchain Gamble: Will It Score With Users or End in Regulation?

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FIFA has also announced plans to migrate its NFT platform, “FIFA Collect,” to a new EVM-compatible blockchain called “FIFA Blockchain.” This implementation is definitely a provocative yet dangerous move for the agency. In the end, will it be a game winner or own goal? The answer depends on more than...

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...