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DeGods Founder Steps Down! What's Next for the NFT Project?

DeGods Founder Steps Down! What's Next for the NFT Project?

• Facts

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 Founder Steps Down: Is This Web3's Southeast Asia Moment?

DeGods Founder Steps Down: Is This Web3's Southeast Asia Moment?

• Commentary

Frank DeGods is out. 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce are in. Sales are up. To be frank, who gives a hoot about the inner workings of yet another NFT project. Unless this season of change in leadership is indicative of something much more. Something that could finally unlock the potential of Web3...

DeGods' Founder Quits: Is This the End of NFT Hype or a Smart Pivot?

DeGods' Founder Quits: Is This the End of NFT Hype or a Smart Pivot?

• Commentary

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 Steps Down: What's Next for the NFT Project?

DeGods Founder Steps Down: What's Next for the NFT Project?

• Facts

Once atop the digital collectibles world, the DeGods NFT project – once considered the flagship of the booming art on the blockchain industry – has just experienced a major leadership change. Rohun Vora, the founder of DeGods, recently announced he’d stepped down as CEO after three years leading the successful...

SEC Charges PGI Global Founder with Crypto Fraud

SEC Charges PGI Global Founder with Crypto Fraud

• Regulation

The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently charged Jonathan Palafox, the founder of PGI Global. He is accused of operating a purportedly cryptocurrency and forex trading fraud that defrauded investors. Phase 1 of the scheme ran from January 2020 until October 2021. It purportedly used the money from newer...

PGI Founder's Crypto Scam Exposes Web3's Dark Side For Artists

PGI Founder's Crypto Scam Exposes Web3's Dark Side For Artists

• Commentary

The SEC's charges against Ramil Palafox, founder of PGI Global, aren't just about another crypto scam gone wrong. They shine a misleading, baffling light on the predatory side of Web3. Their siren call drives desperate creators off the metaphorical cliff into abject poverty. Almost $300 million disappeared, commitments broken, and...

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...

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...