Tag: financial trends

Immutable Q1 2025: Growth Amidst Market Correction?

Immutable Q1 2025: Growth Amidst Market Correction?

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Immutable, a prominent player in the Web3 gaming space, has navigated a complex landscape in the first quarter of 2025. At the same time, the company has proven remarkably resilient and even grown by leaps and bounds in important sectors. This comes despite the huge decrease in IMX token prices...

Crypto's Turning Point? Decoding the Signals & What's Next

Crypto's Turning Point? Decoding the Signals & What's Next

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The crypto market is overall sending mixed signals. Once again, investors and analysts are left to wonder whether that long-anticipated resurgence is finally here. During a dismal period these last three months, Bitcoin’s recent climb over $84,900 provides a ray of sunshine. How this will all play out is still...

Bitcoin's May Surge A Trap? The Uncomfortable Truth About Political Influence

Bitcoin's May Surge A Trap? The Uncomfortable Truth About Political Influence

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We're all seeing the headlines. Bitcoin’s dominance is on the offensive once again. ETF inflows are strong, and the next halving will surely catapult us to the moon! May is certainly the hottest month, no? Maybe. But hold on just a minute now. Are we truly grasping what’s going on...

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

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

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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...

The Shocking Truth About Your Pudgy Penguins Wallet in 2025

The Shocking Truth About Your Pudgy Penguins Wallet in 2025

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Are you really ready for 2025? You're happily waddling along with your Pudgy Penguin NFTs, maybe even dabbling with that $PENGU token, thinking you're set. You’ve chosen a wallet from a “best of” list, backed up your seed phrase like you were told (right?!), and you’re feeling safe. What if...

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...

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....