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ProCap's Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

ProCap's Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

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ProCap’s billion-dollar Bitcoin play, made possible by taking the company public through a SPAC merger with Columbus Circle Capital, is nothing if not audacious. It's a statement. A great big middle finger, I suppose, to the established financial universe. Anthony Pompaliano, Bitcoin bull and crypto entrepreneur. He is taking a...

PENGU's 8% Plunge – A Regulatory Wake-Up Call?

PENGU's 8% Plunge – A Regulatory Wake-Up Call?

• Commentary

Okay, let's talk about PENGU. The Pudgy Penguins' native token took an 8% hit recently, and while everyone's pointing fingers at "market volatility" and "macroeconomic uncertainties" – yawn – I think there's a much bigger, more insidious beast in the room: regulation.Stifling Innovation, Crushing Dreams?PENGU is now trading at roughly...

Aethir Marks TGE Anniversary, Celebrates $141M ARR and DePIN Growth

Aethir Marks TGE Anniversary, Celebrates $141M ARR and DePIN Growth

• Web3 Projects

Aethir is very excited to be celebrating our first anniversary since the Token Generation Event (TGE). This milestone marks a groundbreaking year with tremendous decentralized GPU cloud growth and innovation. Since day one, the startup has addressed the key constraint of GPU supply. Its stated goals include improving performance for...

MTT Sports' 1 Billion Token Burn: Genius Move or Desperate Gamble?

MTT Sports' 1 Billion Token Burn: Genius Move or Desperate Gamble?

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The air in Web3 is heavy with hype, but these days it wafts more of desperation than anything else. MTT Sports’ announcement of a 1 billion token burn – half their total supply – right off the bat sounds suspicious. Are they savvy sculptors of strategic value, or just panicky...

Crypto Regulation Incoming: Will Your Investments Survive?

Crypto Regulation Incoming: Will Your Investments Survive?

• Facts

The cryptocurrency space is preparing for business as usual to undergo a paradigm change. Governments worldwide are stepping up their attempts to control digital assets. This change has monumental consequences and creates both exciting opportunities and serious challenges for investors. As a journalist specializing in this space, it's my job...

Ripple Executive Sees SEC Retreat as Sign of Maturing Crypto Regulation

Ripple Executive Sees SEC Retreat as Sign of Maturing Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

Ripple considers the SEC’s recent decision to abandon its appeal in the XRP case a major victory. As such, they view it as a promising sign for future U.S. crypto regulation. As Ripple continues to argue in its own legal battle with the SEC, the agency considers XRP to be...

Senator's Million-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Conflict or Crypto Visionary?

Senator's Million-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Conflict or Crypto Visionary?

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The intersection of finance and politics creates lucrative but controversial ethical issues. With the increase in popularity of cryptocurrency, these conversations have continued to accelerate. DeliciousNFT.com is exploring the genesis of Senator McCormick. His large personal investment in Bitcoin poses important questions about his potential conflicts of interest as he...

Bitcoin's May Miracle: New Bull Run or Fool's Gold?

Bitcoin's May Miracle: New Bull Run or Fool's Gold?

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Bitcoin is bringing the buzz back to the crypto space! Analysts and investors are already going back and forth on whether May will mark the beginning of a new bull run. DeliciousNFT.com helps to dispel the hype. Most notably, it presents a thoughtful, even-handed view by breaking down what would...

Bitcoin's $100M ETF Surge A Mirage? The Dark Regulatory Cloud

Bitcoin's $100M ETF Surge A Mirage? The Dark Regulatory Cloud

• Commentary

Wait, Bitcoin ETFs just had a $100M+ inflow, right? Sounds like a party, right? Everyone’s corking champagne, announcing institutional confidence has been restored. But before you jump into the confetti toss, hold on a sec. Because often, the shrillest voices are those most deathly afraid of a storm gathering.ETF Inflows...

Bitcoin ETFs See $100M Inflows Amidst Renewed Institutional Interest

Bitcoin ETFs See $100M Inflows Amidst Renewed Institutional Interest

• Web3 Projects

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are riding a furious wave of popularity. Combined, they have brought in over $100 million in net inflows and are the talk of the ETF market right now. The surge shows that the dip on Wednesday was a temporary bump in the road. Despite what TIC...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

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 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...