Tag: cryptocurrency

Oregon's Coinbase Lawsuit A Rogue State's Last Gasp Or Needed Check?

Oregon's Coinbase Lawsuit A Rogue State's Last Gasp Or Needed Check?

• Commentary

Oregon's Attorney General is taking a swing at Coinbase with a lawsuit echoing the SEC's previously dropped case. Coinbase is calling it a “copycat case." To them, it’s a waste of taxpayer money and a dangerous return to “regulation by enforcement.” Is it really that simple? Or is there something...

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...

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...