Tag: cryptocurrency

Zora's NFT Surge: A Glimpse into Web3's Decentralized Future?

Zora's NFT Surge: A Glimpse into Web3's Decentralized Future?

• Commentary

Here’s what happened Jesse Pollak’s innocuous retweet was the match that lit the ZORA fire. Is this simply another pump-and-dump, or does it indicate something much more meaningful about the future of Web3? I hope it’s the latter, but there would be a huge regulatory asterisk attached.Why Zora's Surge Really...

JP Morgan's Gold Bet: Is Bitcoin Failing Emerging Artists?

JP Morgan's Gold Bet: Is Bitcoin Failing Emerging Artists?

• Commentary

JP Morgan is betting big on gold. Okay, fine. As Wall Street titans rediscover their latest fortunes, we need to consider what this “safe haven” stampede really signifies for artists across the country. It’s doubly important for the people of Southeast Asia who have staked their fortunes on crypto. Ya...

JP Morgan's Gold Call: 3 Reasons Bitcoin's 'Safe Haven' Claim Crumbles

JP Morgan's Gold Call: 3 Reasons Bitcoin's 'Safe Haven' Claim Crumbles

• Commentary

JP Morgan’s recent report, though, is more than just another analyst note. It should be a loud and clear alarm for anyone who may still be holding on to the notions of “Bitcoin is digital gold”. Yet the crypto faithful zealously campaign for its adoption, lauding it as a shield...

Pig Butchering Shows Web3 Needs Guardrails, Not Abandonment

Pig Butchering Shows Web3 Needs Guardrails, Not Abandonment

• Commentary

In fact, just this week NFT-UNI.com, yet another domain used in a “pig butchering” scam was seized by the U.S. Secret Service. Another one. This isn’t an esoteric issue for tech bros to argue about over lattes. We’re not just talking about bankers’ greed—we’re talking about real people losing their...

CryptoPunks Sales Plummet Despite High-Value Individual Transactions

CryptoPunks Sales Plummet Despite High-Value Individual Transactions

• NFT Drops

As one of crypto’s original first-mover NFTs, CryptoPunks is currently sitting at staggering 93% decline in total sales. Even with this downturn, individual CryptoPunks are still selling for multi-millions, demonstrating the collection’s lasting value to collectors. Although the floor price across the NFT market drops, the CryptoPunks is one of...

NFT Sales Dip: Is the Hype Over, or Just a Market Correction?

NFT Sales Dip: Is the Hype Over, or Just a Market Correction?

• Facts

The NFT market really led the charge as a beacon of creativity and explosive trajectory in the crypto space. It has come under increasing threat as its sales volume has dramatically shrunk. This sudden and dramatic decline raises important questions about the sustainability of NFTs. Is this new current slump...

Magic Eden's ME Token: A Lifeline for Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

Magic Eden's ME Token: A Lifeline for Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

• Commentary

To be honest, the NFT ecosystem is often described as a gilded cage. So much hype, so much money, yet who is actually profiting? It can be tempting to be carried off by the dazzling allure of million-dollar sales and celebrity endorsements. We should never forget the artists, the real...

3 Ways Crypto's 'Democratization' Is Really Widening the Wealth Gap

3 Ways Crypto's 'Democratization' Is Really Widening the Wealth Gap

• Commentary

We've all heard the siren song: crypto is going to democratize finance, tear down the ivory towers of Wall Street, and put the power back in the hands of the people. Let’s take a step back and look behind the curtain to see what’s really going on. The reality is,...

Bitstamp Eyes Global Expansion and Enhanced User Experience in 2025

Bitstamp Eyes Global Expansion and Enhanced User Experience in 2025

• Regulation

Bitstamp, the world’s first and longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, is looking toward a bullish 2025. They’re just getting started, intent on going global, improving the user experience—and staying ahead of regulators. The exchange is well-known for its security and mature industry approach. It aims to continue its integration with Robinhood, grow...

Bitstamp's Robinhood Deal A Trojan Horse Or Crypto's Savior?

Bitstamp's Robinhood Deal A Trojan Horse Or Crypto's Savior?

• Commentary

The crypto world is buzzing. Bitstamp, the granddaddy of crypto exchanges, is gobbled up by Robinhood. On the surface, it looks like a win-win: more resources for Bitstamp, a crypto foothold for Robinhood. But hold your horses on popping the bubbly. Will this be a wise evolution of strategy or...

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...