Tag: investment

Doodles' $DOOD Genius Move or Just Another NFT Hype Train?

Doodles' $DOOD Genius Move or Just Another NFT Hype Train?

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Everyone's talking about it. Did you get your bag? Did you catch the first punchy spike, jaw-dropping plunge, and wild predictions of what this means $DOOD going forward. Although the internet is filled with hope and hype and fear of missing out flying high, let’s hit the pause button and...

PENGU's Upbit Listing: A Win for Southeast Asian Crypto?

PENGU's Upbit Listing: A Win for Southeast Asian Crypto?

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Let's be honest, the crypto world sometimes feels like a Silicon Valley boys' club. Big money, big egos and a whole lotta projects that look like they’re intended to enrich people who are already rich. Then the really cool stuff happens, like PENGU being newly listed on Upbit. Compounding that...

PENGU Skyrockets: Upbit Listing & NFT Sales Ignite Rally!

PENGU Skyrockets: Upbit Listing & NFT Sales Ignite Rally!

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PENGU, a relatively new meme coin that had exploded in price recently. This new miraculous jump is what has got the attention of all the crypto community. This rally appears to be fueled by two key factors: its listing on the South Korean exchange Upbit and increased activity surrounding the...

PENGU's Pump: Is This Just Another Meme Coin Bubble?

PENGU's Pump: Is This Just Another Meme Coin Bubble?

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PENGU’s price skyrocketing, Upbit’s listing sparked the fuse, and the market cap is all but playing footsie with a billion dollars. Sounds exciting, right? Maybe. But as someone who's covered the blockchain space for years, I can't help but feel a knot of anxiety tightening in my stomach. We've seen...

Executive R0AR's 900% Surge: Is This DeFi's Redemption Arc?

Executive R0AR's 900% Surge: Is This DeFi's Redemption Arc?

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The Wild West of finance. Along the way we’ve experienced the good, the bad and the downright ugly. Goofy-looking rug pulls that left investors holding the proverbial bag. Hacks, including the biggest hacks that revealed exploits on all of the most popular projects. And a regulatory environment that’s a bit...

$1R0R Token Soars After Buyback Announcement, Recovers from April Drain

$1R0R Token Soars After Buyback Announcement, Recovers from April Drain

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Against all odds, the $1R0R token made an astounding comeback, surging more than 900% during the last two weeks. The token’s market capitalization has skyrocketed to almost $300 million. This exceptional growth comes on the heels of a buyback announcement and marks a tenfold increase since the massive crypto crash...

Crypto Bill Fails: Did Trump's Crypto Ventures Sink the Deal?

Crypto Bill Fails: Did Trump's Crypto Ventures Sink the Deal?

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All eyes should be on the increasing complexity of emerging cryptocurrency legislation. Former President Donald Trump’s recent venture into the digital asset space has certainly made waves. The recent demise of the GENIUS Act illustrates the complex intersection of politics and crypto. This bill would have established a regulatory framework...

xTAO's TSXV Listing A Bold Bet or Risky Gamble on Decentralized AI?

xTAO's TSXV Listing A Bold Bet or Risky Gamble on Decentralized AI?

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Karia Samaroo, a name first recognized as one of the leading forces of Canadian crypto innovation during her tenure with WonderFi, returns. This go round, she’s aiming at decentralized AI with xTAO. She is already targeting a TSXV listing through a reverse merger with Adrianna Ventures. And she’s going all...

Crypto Regulation Incoming: Will Your Investments Survive?

Crypto Regulation Incoming: Will Your Investments Survive?

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The cryptocurrency space is preparing for business as usual to undergo a paradigm change. Governments worldwide are stepping up their attempts to control digital assets. This change has monumental consequences and creates both exciting opportunities and serious challenges for investors. As a journalist specializing in this space, it's my job...

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...