Tag: marketplace

XRP NFT Marketplaces Gain Traction Amid Regulatory Clarity

XRP NFT Marketplaces Gain Traction Amid Regulatory Clarity

• NFT Drops

XRP NFTs, popularly referred to as “nifties,” are on the rise thanks to ecosystem support, an increasing number of user-friendly marketplaces, and a committed community. Another catalyst for this growth can be attributed to the fact that the XRPL, the blockchain that XRP lives on, natively supports NFTs. Interest is...

XRP NFTs in 2025: Where to Buy, Sell, and Trade Nifties

XRP NFTs in 2025: Where to Buy, Sell, and Trade Nifties

• Facts

The NFT space is such a fast moving and exciting space, but the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is proving to be an equally as exciting contender. Nevertheless, as we near 2025, it’s important to understand the XRP NFT ecosystem. This knowledge is essential for any veterans advocate looking to get into...

OpenSea's OS 2.0 A Boon or Burden?

OpenSea's OS 2.0 A Boon or Burden?

• Commentary

Is OpenSea’s return a real victory for all, or another gold rush where the little guys never get a chance? The increase in activity is definitely difficult to miss. As a result, this feels a lot like an impending Wall Street party while Main Street struggles just to stay open....

OpenSea's Comeback: How They Reclaimed the NFT Throne

OpenSea's Comeback: How They Reclaimed the NFT Throne

• Facts

OpenSea, the formerly undisputed marketplace king of the NFT world, began to see increased competition and changing market conditions chip away at its crown. Here’s how OpenSea battled to get its crown back, as explained in this article. It examines how OS2, Solana integration, and settling an SEC investigation are...

OpenSea's Triumph Isn't a Win For All NFT Artists: Here's Why

OpenSea's Triumph Isn't a Win For All NFT Artists: Here's Why

• Commentary

OpenSea has made a spectacular return as the top NFT marketplace. It currently operates over 40% of the overall NFT trading volume and attracts 70% of all active NFT wallets. The release of OS2 is great news indeed! The Solana integration and the SEC abandoning its investigation into this partnership...

Mahomes' Museum: Will His NFT Marketplace Score a Touchdown?

Mahomes' Museum: Will His NFT Marketplace Score a Touchdown?

• Facts

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback, is starting “The Museum of Mahomes,” an NFT marketplace. The digital marketplace will serve as a bridge between Mahomes and his fans in the new digital environment and provide unique digital collectibles exclusive to the platform. Will it be a winning play?...

OpenSea's Solana Gamble Will It Save Them Or Sink Them?

OpenSea's Solana Gamble Will It Save Them Or Sink Them?

• Commentary

OpenSea's decision to embrace Solana feels less like a strategic evolution and more like a desperate attempt to cling to relevance. Let’s face it, the NFT market has kind of tanked. As for Ethereum, still the king but even its crown is starting to look a bit rusty. In other...

Magic Eden: The ULTIMATE NFT Marketplace Guide (2025)

Magic Eden: The ULTIMATE NFT Marketplace Guide (2025)

• Facts

Introduction to Magic Eden NFT MarketplaceOverview of Magic EdenMagic Eden then crashed onto the space in early 2019 as a DApp NFT marketplace. In less than a year’s time, it’s come to dominate the Solana blockchain. Within a few months, it became the leading independent Solana NFT marketplace and lay...

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...

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...

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....