Tag: fintech

WonderFi Founder's AI Play: xTAO to List on TSXV After Merger

WonderFi Founder's AI Play: xTAO to List on TSXV After Merger

• Facts

The decentralized universe is abuzz with excitement over xTAO. This firm will be the first publicly traded vehicle for gaining exposure to Bittensor, a pioneering decentralized AI network. xTAO intends to go public on the TSXV (TSX Venture Exchange) through its merger with Adrianna Ventures. None of this would be...

BitUtility Unveils "Peacock" NFT, Enabling Fee-Free Crypto Payments Across Global Services

BitUtility Unveils "Peacock" NFT, Enabling Fee-Free Crypto Payments Across Global Services

• NFT Drops

BitUtility has officially launched its first utility NFT, named "Peacock," offering lifetime access to zero-fee payments across its global network of service providers. Through this initiative, the city will simplify cryptocurrency payments for both residents and travelers, whether they are paying a utility bill or booking a hotel stay. Beyond...

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Input on Crypto Regulation

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Input on Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would like to hear your views on regulating cryptoasset trading platforms. They are drawing up a detailed regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. The FCA is dedicated to developing sustainable growth and innovation in the crypto space. Beyond sustainability, their focus is on...

Bitget Highlights Web3 Strategies at Harvard Blockchain Forum

Bitget Highlights Web3 Strategies at Harvard Blockchain Forum

• Web3 Projects

Bitget, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges and a global Web3 company, has recently unveiled its Web3 empowerment initiatives from the Harvard Blockchain Conference. Founded in 2018, the company has quickly scaled, proudly serving more than 100 million users in more than 150 countries and regions. It has further attracted...

Is UK FinTech Complacency the Reason Crypto's Leaving?

Is UK FinTech Complacency the Reason Crypto's Leaving?

• Commentary

We've all heard the whispers. Crypto companies are already looking at the exits, getting on the first planes to more favorable regulatory climates. The narrative is simple: the UK is too cautious, too slow, strangling innovation with red tape. What if that’s just half the story? What if the real...

UK Losing FinTech Crown? Execs Warn of Innovation Exodus

UK Losing FinTech Crown? Execs Warn of Innovation Exodus

• Facts

The United Kingdom used to be hailed as an international leader in financial technology. Now, it is in danger of losing out on dozens of FinTech and cryptocurrency firms. Now, industry experts are sounding alarm bells. They are concerned that over-regulation, the current funding landscape and the ongoing effects of...

Ov Finance to Fuse GameFi and NFTs in New Wealth Initiative

Ov Finance to Fuse GameFi and NFTs in New Wealth Initiative

• NFT Drops

Ov Finance recently released a groundbreaking initiative you should know about! They’re fusing GameFi and NFTs to build an engaging, asset-backed journey that unlocks the skills of the next generation of investors. The joint initiative seeks to harness the power of tokenized gaming assets combined with a robust, blockchain-based infrastructure...

GreenLedgers: Web3 Revolution or Just Another Crypto Land Grab?

GreenLedgers: Web3 Revolution or Just Another Crypto Land Grab?

• Commentary

GreenLedgers’ expansion—an authentic step to democratize finance? Or is this yet another case of the crypto elite circling the wagons, this time in the name of Web3? Let’s face it – the crypto world is unfortunately littered with tall talk of decentralization, only to return something much less. It's like...

Forget Bitcoin, These 4 Cryptos Empower SEA

Forget Bitcoin, These 4 Cryptos Empower SEA

• Commentary

Bitcoin had its moment. It ignited the crypto revolution, no doubt. Southeast Asia doesn’t need another store of value. We need more tools for construction, for creation—instruments to empower the artists and communities that traditional finance has passed over and continues to exclude. Drop the bluster, 2025 is all about...

10 Crypto Picks Igniting the Blockchain Scene: What You Need to Know

10 Crypto Picks Igniting the Blockchain Scene: What You Need to Know

• Facts

The cryptocurrency market is tremendously fluid, with new projects and technologies entering the ecosystem almost weekly. With so many new promising cryptocurrencies emerging, it can be hard to know which ones are worth investing in for the long haul. Marcin Kowalczyk, a blockchain regulatory analyst, uses user-focused reviews with legal...

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...

Crypto Developments Unfold Globally

Ripple's donations to Donald Trump, Russia's crypto platform for investors, crypto firms pursuing U.S. banking licenses, DeGods' trading surge, and Kyrgyzstan's collaboration with Binance highlight the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space. Taken together, these events are indicative of a larger, more dynamic shift in the global landscape of digital...

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...

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

Frank DeGods is out. Realistic goals Two pseudonymous figures we’re calling @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce are all the way in. The NFT world holds its breath. Beyond the leadership shuffle, a more profound question looms: can decentralization really finally save NFTs from the very problems that plague them? Beyond that, will...

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...

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

In short, are we just seeing Wild West 2.0, but on Solana blockchain this time? Assets such as HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN soared in the third week of May 2025. Their increase has been astronomical to say the least. But behind the flashy headlines and impressive daily transaction volumes, a...