Tag: investment

NFTs' $144M Pump: Is This a Real Recovery or Fool's Gold?

NFTs' $144M Pump: Is This a Real Recovery or Fool's Gold?

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That $144 million price tag definitely grabs your attention, right? A 37% increase in NFT sales volume … It’s starting to sound like we’re back in 2021, aren’t we? Wrong. Now, before you begin imagining Lambos and Bored Apes, allow us to temper those prospects with a healthy splash of...

Trump's $600M: The Regulatory Loophole That Made It Possible

Trump's $600M: The Regulatory Loophole That Made It Possible

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$600 million. Let that number sink in. That’s less than what Donald Trump just announced in net-negative income for 2024 – just for that year. The figure is truly mind-boggling. It’s even more astounding when you start to unpack the labyrinth of his vast financial empire, which encompasses real estate,...

Trump's Crypto Millions: Proof Web3 Can't Be Ignored Anymore

Trump's Crypto Millions: Proof Web3 Can't Be Ignored Anymore

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Donald Trump made $1.16 million from NFTs. Let that sink in. The man who built his empire on real estate and reality TV made the Republican party a shining example of traditional finance. Fast forward to today and he’s betting big on Web3, raking in SERIOUS cash. This isn't just...

AI Crypto's Regulatory Reckoning Is Coming Top 10 Projects to Watch in 2025

AI Crypto's Regulatory Reckoning Is Coming Top 10 Projects to Watch in 2025

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It’s a total wild west out there, isn’t it? A combination of the latest generative AI and the potential of Web3-powered decentralized finance. But let’s face it—even if we’re doing everything right, the sheriff’s badge is still shining over the horizon. Regulatory change is on the way, and it’s set...

Beyond the Hype Are These 4 Cryptos Truly Future Giants?

Beyond the Hype Are These 4 Cryptos Truly Future Giants?

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Okay, let's talk crypto. You’re likely reading some of the alarming headlines yelling about the smart revolution. Expectations are high, with “top analysts” throwing around names such as Qubetics, Litecoin, Filecoin, Astra, and calling them “Future Giants.” Wait! Don’t mortgage your home just yet! It’s time to introduce a healthy...

Vietnam's Crypto Gamble: Will Regulation Stifle Innovation or Curb Fraud?

Vietnam's Crypto Gamble: Will Regulation Stifle Innovation or Curb Fraud?

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Vietnam’s leap into legalizing cryptocurrency with the Law on Digital Technology Industry is certainly a bold leap, without a doubt. So, let’s not kid ourselves. Are we really toasting to a win of innovation, or are we merely seeding another tangled regulatory web that favors the incumbents and drives real...

Trump's Ethics Filing Reveals $57M Windfall from DeFi Project

Trump's Ethics Filing Reveals $57M Windfall from DeFi Project

• NFT Drops

Donald Trump's recent financial disclosure reveals a substantial $57,437,927 income tied to World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project launched in September 2024. The disclosure was formally filed with the US Office of Government Ethics. Perhaps most importantly, it signals toward his growing digital asset footprint as well as his increasing...

Trump's $57M Crypto Windfall: What World Liberty Financial Is

Trump's $57M Crypto Windfall: What World Liberty Financial Is

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The line between politics and cryptocurrency is getting more and more hazy, and World Liberty Financial (WLF) is a big reason why. This US-based, Ethereum-focused DeFi platform was founded in 2024. Yet it has quickly garnered criticism, largely due to its personal connections to the Trump family and its ultimately...

SEC's Solana Chat: Is This Crypto's Gateway to the Mainstream?

SEC's Solana Chat: Is This Crypto's Gateway to the Mainstream?

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The world is moving forward at a remarkably accelerated pace, and nowhere is this incredible change more apparent than in the intersection of finance and technology. I know from firsthand experience just how difficult it is for artists and creators in Southeast Asia to get by. Imagine trying to build...

Beyond the Hype: Are Top NFT Sales a Sign of Recovery?

Beyond the Hype: Are Top NFT Sales a Sign of Recovery?

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Is that million-dollar NFT sale something worth celebrating? Or are we being played? So of course I’m reading everything with headlines like “NFT Market Roars Back!” just because a few CryptoPunks sold for nice prices. But before you dive headfirst back into the NFT gold rush, allow us to infuse...

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...

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....

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...