Tag: cryptocurrency

19,000 NFTs Vanished? Why This Proves Web3 Needs Southeast Asia's Vision

19,000 NFTs Vanished? Why This Proves Web3 Needs Southeast Asia's Vision

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Okay, 19,000 Clone X NFTs went poof. Vanished. Gone. For a few hours, anyway. They are returned now, safe and sound in Arweave after their pesky server migration saga. All of this failure and disorganization just shouts monopoly louder than a dial-up modem in 2024. Web3’s current trajectory is a...

Nike's NFT Fiasco: A Betrayal of the Web3 Promise?

Nike's NFT Fiasco: A Betrayal of the Web3 Promise?

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Nike’s recent foray into the world of NFTs has raised some eyebrows. This sudden discontinuation of RTFKT and the resulting lawsuit gives a more impression of a typical corporate cash grab instead of genuine innovation. To be honest, it kind of pisses me off – particularly in light of all...

NFT Apocalypse? Nike's $1B Mistake Exposes Web3's Regulatory Black Hole

NFT Apocalypse? Nike's $1B Mistake Exposes Web3's Regulatory Black Hole

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Nike’s first jump into the metaverse through the RTFKT acquisition was a shoo-in. A billion dollars later, and all we get is a slam dunk into the regulatory black hole. The recent Clone X image outage, for example, resulted in the temporary disappearance of more than 19,000 NFT images. This...

Senator's Bitcoin Betrays Blockchain's Promise of Decentralization

Senator's Bitcoin Betrays Blockchain's Promise of Decentralization

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This is the second of a multi-part series on Nandar by Cinthia M. Souza of Coffee and Cocktails Art Collective & Organization (CCACO). She taught local artists to mint their work as NFTs. This allowed them to avoid the heavy-handed censorship and erratic financial system that has haunted Myanmar for...

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

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

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Senator Dave McCormick's recent investment of nearly $1 million in Bitcoin, while simultaneously playing a key role in shaping digital asset regulation in the U.S. Congress, has ignited a fiery debate. Or is this a smart money investor seeing a value play? Or does it just uncover a serious conflict...

FTX Sues NFT Star & Delysium: Millions in Tokens at Stake!

FTX Sues NFT Star & Delysium: Millions in Tokens at Stake!

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The sudden collapse of FTX sent shockwaves throughout the crypto ecosystem. It ignited dozens of marbled legal skirmishes and roused a fog of monetary doubt. NFT Star and Delysium now reportedly are tied up in complex legal conflicts involving FTX. Both firms are currently being sued for signing on to...

How FTX's Token Recovery Could Unlock Southeast Asia's Web3 Potential

How FTX's Token Recovery Could Unlock Southeast Asia's Web3 Potential

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FTX is suing NFT Star and Delysium. Big deal, right? Another day, another crypto drama. This could be something more. This isn't just about recovering assets for creditors. It's about a potential injection of capital that could reignite the Web3 fire in Southeast Asia. We're talking about empowering artists, developers,...

FTX Seeks Token Recovery From NFT Star and Delysium

FTX Seeks Token Recovery From NFT Star and Delysium

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FTX is suing NFT Star and Delysium to recoup millions in allegedly misappropriated tokens. The exchange is suing to recover assets it says belong to its creditors after its own bankruptcy last fall. This move is part of FTX's broader effort to recoup funds and ensure equitable distribution to those...

FTX's Token Clawback A Warning Shot For Web3's Wild West?

FTX's Token Clawback A Warning Shot For Web3's Wild West?

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The FTX dumpster fire is still smoldering, and this time the blaze is being fanned towards NFT Star and Delysium. FTX, in its relentless pursuit to claw back assets, is suing these entities for failing to deliver tokens promised under SAFT agreements. Or is this only about recouping losses? Or...

Nike NFT Lawsuit: Unregistered Securities or Digital Fad?

Nike NFT Lawsuit: Unregistered Securities or Digital Fad?

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Nike, the multinational sportswear behemoth who’s motto is “Just Do It,” finds themselves in an unexpected legal tussle. This lawsuit could have far-reaching implications on the fast-moving universe of Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs. Nike’s RTFKT NFTs were recently the subject of a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of deceptive advertising...

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...