Tag: cryptopunks

CryptoPunks Aren't Dead, They're Evolving: Here's Why

CryptoPunks Aren't Dead, They're Evolving: Here's Why

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So, you think CryptoPunks are so 2021? That they’ve been shoved out to the digital dustbin, replaced by newer, shinier NFTs? Think again. As someone deeply embedded in the Southeast Asian crypto space, I'm here to tell you that CryptoPunks aren't dead, they're evolving – and in ways you probably...

Top NFT Sales This Week: CryptoPunks Dominate the Charts!

Top NFT Sales This Week: CryptoPunks Dominate the Charts!

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Further, this week the entire NFT market has been reignited with fury, with CryptoPunks leading the way on notable sales. Here’s what DeliciousNFT.com learned about what makes these iconic digital collectibles so desirable and valuable. Marcin Kowalczyk, a blockchain regulatory analyst and writer, examines why CryptoPunks continue to command such...

NFT Sales Down, CryptoPunks Up 106%: What's Going On?

NFT Sales Down, CryptoPunks Up 106%: What's Going On?

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For many, the NFT market, once seen as an indomitable force of explosive growth and boundless potential, is now a shadow of that reality. As of this writing, recent figures indicate a precipitous drop in the total NFT sales volume. Conversely, the CryptoPunks collection is witnessing a stunning revival. This...

NFT Market Cools to $89.4 Million as CryptoPunks Buck the Trend

NFT Market Cools to $89.4 Million as CryptoPunks Buck the Trend

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NFT sales have plummeted to one-sixth of the all-time peak at $89.4 million. Even in this recently cooled climate, CryptoPunks have proven themselves to hold a strong position. In fact, sales were up 106% on the year! This divergence is representative of the varied and complicated narrative developing in the...

CryptoPunks Surge: A Glimmer of Hope for Emerging Artists?

CryptoPunks Surge: A Glimmer of Hope for Emerging Artists?

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Those same Nintendo 64-style avatars, once considered the embarrassing vestige of a faded Web3 trend, are back in the news. Sales are up 106%. At a time where NFT volume across the entire market is down, this seems like… counter intuitive. Is this return truly an indication that the future...

NFT Trader Admits to $3 Million Tax Evasion on CryptoPunk Sales

NFT Trader Admits to $3 Million Tax Evasion on CryptoPunk Sales

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Waylon Wilcox, a 45-year-old NFT trader, has pleaded guilty to underreporting nearly $13 million in profits from selling CryptoPunk NFTs. The sales occurred across 2021 and 2022. Wilcox is now facing up to six years in federal prison, as well as possible fines and terms of supervised release.Last year, Wilcox...

CryptoPunks Sales Plummet Despite High-Value Individual Transactions

CryptoPunks Sales Plummet Despite High-Value Individual Transactions

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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 Crash: The Unseen Regulatory Threat Crushing CryptoPunks

NFT Crash: The Unseen Regulatory Threat Crushing CryptoPunks

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Are your CryptoPunks feeling a little…deflated? You're not alone. Meanwhile, the broader crypto market is showing strong signs of life, with Bitcoin trading back up towards $65,000 and Ethereum showing some incredible resilience. These challenges continue to loom over the NFT space, impacting even the blue-chip collections such as CryptoPunks....

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...

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 Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

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...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

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....