Tag: cryptocurrency

SEC's Ripple Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

SEC's Ripple Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

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The SEC losing its appeal against Ripple in March 2025. Let that sink in. After years of legal contortions, here is the state of our union. Beneath the surface of Ripple's victory lies a much larger question: Is this the beginning of the end for the SEC's strategy of regulating...

Immutable's SEC Win Masks a Deeper Problem IMX Token Plunge

Immutable's SEC Win Masks a Deeper Problem IMX Token Plunge

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The entire crypto industry let out a sigh of relief when Immutable announced that the SEC investigation had been closed. No enforcement action. That's huge. It validates the project's legitimacy, right? It should be all champagne and oyster shucking, celebrations, fireworks, right? Wrong.SEC Win Doesn't Equal Market ConfidenceLet's be brutally...

Apple's NFT U-Turn: Regulatory Pressure or a Web3 Awakening?

Apple's NFT U-Turn: Regulatory Pressure or a Web3 Awakening?

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Let’s face it – Apple isn’t the first company that comes to mind when you think of early adoption of disruptive technologies. So when the tech giant relaxed its puritanical App Store requirements in regard to NFTs, the entire crypto world sat up and raised one eyebrow. Was this the...

Crypto Project Failures Exceed 1.8 Million in 2025, CoinGecko Reports

Crypto Project Failures Exceed 1.8 Million in 2025, CoinGecko Reports

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According to a new report from CoinGecko, the full scale of the crypto sector’s failure is truly staggering. As of early 2025, over 1.8 million crypto enterprises had stopped operating. This alarming statistic further highlights the unpredictable and dangerous state of the digital asset environment. This news arrives amidst ongoing...

Claynosaurz Roars onto Sui Blockchain with New NFTs and Gaming Integrations

Claynosaurz Roars onto Sui Blockchain with New NFTs and Gaming Integrations

• NFT Drops

Claynosaurz, which originally got its start on Solana, is making its migration over to the Sui blockchain created by Mysten Labs. This expansion packs in a soon-to-be-released NFT collection, a new tiered reward system, and connects to its mobile game, which many excitedly await. Andrew Pelekis and his team at...

Claynosaurz Sui Expansion: A Win for Southeast Asian Web3 Artists?

Claynosaurz Sui Expansion: A Win for Southeast Asian Web3 Artists?

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The elephant in the room is this: can a dinosaur-themed NFT project actually make a difference in the lives of Southeast Asian artists grappling with the real-world challenges of poverty, censorship, and limited access to global markets? It sounds absurd, right? A cartoon T-Rex impacting real lives? To continue reading,...

Ripple CLO Advocates for Crypto Regulation Principles After SEC Appeal Dismissal

Ripple CLO Advocates for Crypto Regulation Principles After SEC Appeal Dismissal

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Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has revealed the factors behind the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision to drop its appeal against Ripple in March 2025. In Ripple’s new “Crypto in One Minute” series on X, Alderoty explained the stakes. He portrayed the verdict as a win not...

SEC Caves: Ripple Victory a Turning Point for Crypto?

SEC Caves: Ripple Victory a Turning Point for Crypto?

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The SEC has announced that they won’t appeal the court’s decision in the Ripple case. This game-changing initiative is already sending ripples through the entire crypto ecosystem! This ruling could signal a significant shift in the SEC’s strategy regarding regulation of the crypto sector. Such a ruling would enhance investor...

XRP NFTs in 2025: Will Regulation Kill the 'Nifties' Dream?

XRP NFTs in 2025: Will Regulation Kill the 'Nifties' Dream?

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As we approach the end of 2023, the XRPL NFT ecosystem is alive with innovation and development. “Nifties,” as they’re sometimes known, are stealing the headlines, and marketplaces are springing up faster than you can say “the future is decentralized.” There's a looming question that keeps me, and should keep...

XRP NFT Marketplaces Gain Traction Amid Regulatory Clarity

XRP NFT Marketplaces Gain Traction Amid Regulatory Clarity

• NFT Drops

XRP NFTs, popularly referred to as “nifties,” are on the rise thanks to ecosystem support, an increasing number of user-friendly marketplaces, and a committed community. Another catalyst for this growth can be attributed to the fact that the XRPL, the blockchain that XRP lives on, natively supports NFTs. Interest is...

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...