Tag: markettrends

NFT Sales Plunge, Punks Pump: Is This Web3's Canary in the Coal Mine?

NFT Sales Plunge, Punks Pump: Is This Web3's Canary in the Coal Mine?

• Commentary

Something feels off. Bitcoin is touching incredible new highs, and the entire crypto ecosystem is flourishing in this bullish environment. As NFT market songs, the chorus sounds quite different. Though overall sales are dropping, CryptoPunks – the pixelated godfathers of profile picture NFTs – appear to be moonwalking. Is this...

Reservoir's NFT Exit: A Blow to Decentralization or Necessary Pivot?

Reservoir's NFT Exit: A Blow to Decentralization or Necessary Pivot?

• Commentary

Is Web3 selling out its soul? That’s the question that’s been bouncing around my mind since hearing about Reservoir closing down its NFT marketplace services. October 15, 2025 – mark that date. In short, it seems to us a further nail in the coffin for the independent creator, not least...

Crypto's Untamed Rise Sparks Financial System Concerns

Crypto's Untamed Rise Sparks Financial System Concerns

• Regulation

Cryptocurrencies have grown into a huge industry, worth trillions of dollars. They have mostly slipped under the regulatory radar that squeezes heavy restrictions on traditional financial institutions. No one is more alarmed by this than financial experts and regulators. Combined with the recent devastating hacks and the potential for economic...

NFTs: Shift, Not Collapse? Rarible's Bold Prediction for 2025

NFTs: Shift, Not Collapse? Rarible's Bold Prediction for 2025

• Facts

The story of NFTs—and its underlying technology blockchain—has been a tale of extreme countervailing narratives, imploding from breathless hype to death knell. Any of you out there recall the 2020 slim-jim wrap about how the NFT market tripled to $250 million? Or the first quarter of 2021, with more than...

Navigating the NFT Landscape Lucrative Strategies for 2025

Navigating the NFT Landscape Lucrative Strategies for 2025

• NFT Drops

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are revolutionizing the digital asset world. They are moving fast and capturing the imagination of both investors and art collectors in a new way. The NFT market is flooded with unique opportunities catering to users looking to make a quick buck. These strategies constitute just a fraction...

Stablecoin Regulation Gains Momentum Amidst Industry Concerns and Political Maneuvering

Stablecoin Regulation Gains Momentum Amidst Industry Concerns and Political Maneuvering

• Regulation

Stablecoins—digital currencies tied to real-world currencies or assets, such as the U.S. dollar—are quickly developing into a key point of contention on Capitol Hill. The $230 billion stablecoin industry would benefit greatly from Donald Trump’s promise. His vision for the U.S. would make it the world’s “crypto capital of the...

Crypto's $250M Week: Where's the Smart Money Flowing?

Crypto's $250M Week: Where's the Smart Money Flowing?

• Facts

The past week in crypto was a fascinating mix of stability combined with underlying volatility. At the time, Bitcoin’s price was still under $85,000, but the altcoins were witnessing a rally of a lifetime. This article breaks down the week's key events, focusing on the $250 million in crypto funding,...

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...

Zora's Update: Why the NFT Platform is Shaking Up the Market

Zora's Update: Why the NFT Platform is Shaking Up the Market

• Facts

The NFT ecosystem is rapidly changing, as new platforms compete for market share and creators look for ways to make long-term, sustainable income. Zora, a platform recently praised for its cutting-edge approach to on-chain media, is riding high. Over the past few months, it’s experiencing a meteoric rise in price...

CryptoPunks Sales Plummet Despite High-Value Individual Transactions

CryptoPunks Sales Plummet Despite High-Value Individual Transactions

• NFT Drops

As one of crypto’s original first-mover NFTs, CryptoPunks is currently sitting at staggering 93% decline in total sales. Even with this downturn, individual CryptoPunks are still selling for multi-millions, demonstrating the collection’s lasting value to collectors. Although the floor price across the NFT market drops, the CryptoPunks is one of...

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...