Tag: investing

PGI Global Founder Charged: 5 Red Flags of Crypto Fraud to Spot

PGI Global Founder Charged: 5 Red Flags of Crypto Fraud to Spot

• Facts

The world of cryptocurrency investments is an attractive one, riddled with opportunities for lucrative profits and boo-coo bucks. It brings with it enormous danger—including the specter of fraudulent scams. One recent case illustrates the dangers investors need to watch out for. It centers on PGI Global and its founder, Palafox,...

SEC's Crypto Meme Is This the End of Fair Regulation?

SEC's Crypto Meme Is This the End of Fair Regulation?

• Commentary

The Securities and Exchange Commission. The supposed bastion of fair markets. These days, it’s starting to seem more like a Spotify for memes, spitting out… well, memes. That’s precisely the problem. When a regulatory body uses meme culture, it deserves to be interrogated. Are we witnessing a real strategic re-orientation,...

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

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

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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...

The Crypto Revolution's Dirty Secret: Are These 'Hottest Picks' Ethical?

The Crypto Revolution's Dirty Secret: Are These 'Hottest Picks' Ethical?

• Commentary

So, one more “hottest crypto picks” list is going around. Bitcoin's flirting with all-time highs, and everyone's suddenly a blockchain expert again. You may be looking at those big juicy predicted returns – 425%! 7783%! – and getting that all-too-familiar fear of missing out sensation. But hold on a second....

Bitcoin Bulls Regain Momentum Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Bitcoin Bulls Regain Momentum Amidst Economic Uncertainty

• NFT Drops

Bitcoin is experiencing renewed optimism, fueled by recent ETF inflows, the halving event, and endorsements from prominent figures, as investors seek safe-haven assets amidst growing economic uncertainty. The digital currency’s price just exploded. This increase reflects the unprecedented performance of gold, with both assets being seen as safe havens from...

NFTs: The Emperor Has No Clothes And Crypto Bros Are Mad

NFTs: The Emperor Has No Clothes And Crypto Bros Are Mad

• Commentary

The NFT crash wasn’t a tragedy, it was a necessary reckoning NFT DayDreams on Unsplash Well, the emperor had no clothes and now the crypto bros are, get this, very angry. They’ve been building their castles on sand, and the tide has finally come in. This isn’t merely the market...

Binance's Next Big Bets? The Unseen Risks Behind These 5 Projects

Binance's Next Big Bets? The Unseen Risks Behind These 5 Projects

• Commentary

So adios, Binance—clearing house, clearing room for the new kids on the block. Liam Miller at NFTevening also points to MegaETH, DeepBook (DEEP), Hyperlane (HYPER), Gomble (GM), and Aster as promising Binance listings in the making. Cool. Exciting, even. Before you rush to spend your hard-earned crypto on these projects,...

Zora's Token Rockets After Cryptic Retweet Fuels Speculation

Zora's Token Rockets After Cryptic Retweet Fuels Speculation

• NFT Drops

Zora's native token experienced a surge in trading volume and price on April 19, 2025, after the platform retweeted a post hinting at a significant development. The surge saw ZORA's trading volume peak at 5.2 million tokens traded within one hour, a substantial increase compared to the previous week's average...

Decoding Trump's Crypto Ventures: From NFTs to Meme Coins and Beyond

Decoding Trump's Crypto Ventures: From NFTs to Meme Coins and Beyond

• Regulation

Donald Trump and his family have taken their first steps into the cryptocurrency world. They’re already deep into their own NFT, meme coin and blockchain-based gaming explorations. This foray begs many questions though, including financial ethics, regulatory compliance, and the positive or negative influence on investors. The Trump family’s crypto...

Bitcoin ETF Rebound: $100M Inflows! Can BTC Smash $85.5K?

Bitcoin ETF Rebound: $100M Inflows! Can BTC Smash $85.5K?

• Facts

Specifically, BTC is back in the spotlight, propelled by a renewed ETF inflow boom. After a long dormant cycle, Bitcoin ETFs just had a $100 million capitalize inflow. Bitcoin ETFs are booming. Speculation around this inflow has once again raised hopes that Bitcoin is about to break through the $85,500...

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...