Tag: nft

Doodles DOOD Dump: Is This the End of Celebrity NFT Projects?

Doodles DOOD Dump: Is This the End of Celebrity NFT Projects?

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The DOOD token is down. Doodles NFTs are plummeting. Was this really worth it? The much-hyped launch of the DOOD token on Solana, intended to breathe new life into the Ethereum-based Doodles NFT project, has instead sent shockwaves through the community, wiping out millions in value and potentially shattering the...

Doodles NFT Value Plummets Following DOOD Token Airdrop

Doodles NFT Value Plummets Following DOOD Token Airdrop

• NFT Drops

On the Ethereum-Native NFT brand Doodles, their governance token was released in February. They revealed plans to mint 10 billion DOOD tokens on the Solana blockchain. The company’s long-term goal is to have DOOD tokens bridged to Base, an Ethereum layer-2. The average price of Doodles NFTs inched down 36%...

Doodles NFT Collection Lands on Binance Alpha

Doodles NFT Collection Lands on Binance Alpha

• NFT Drops

Doodles, a collection of 10,000 unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs), will be available for trading on Binance Alpha starting May 9, 2025, at 13:00 (UTC). The NFT project that originated here in 2021 has now gone much further. After raising that initial capital, today it is listed on Binance, the world’s...

Binance's DOOD Gamble: Empowering Creators or Exploiting the Solana Art Scene?

Binance's DOOD Gamble: Empowering Creators or Exploiting the Solana Art Scene?

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The news is out: Binance is throwing its weight behind DOOD, the token associated with the Doodles NFT ecosystem on Solana. Binance Alpha listing, futures contracts with 50x leverage… it seems like a rocket ship preparing for liftoff. Before we all jump on board, let's pump the brakes and ask...

Colabs & Edge Matrix Unlock NFT Dreams for Southeast Asian Artists!

Colabs & Edge Matrix Unlock NFT Dreams for Southeast Asian Artists!

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Is the future of art decentralized? Absolutely. But the real question is: who gets access to that future? For too long, the NFT space has been dominated by Western artists and the wealthy elite. At the same time, some of the most creative and talented individuals have not been able...

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...

Is Edge Matrix & Colabs a Real NFT Revolution or Just Hype?

Is Edge Matrix & Colabs a Real NFT Revolution or Just Hype?

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Edge Matrix and CoLabs, huh? Well, well, well…another day, another “revolutionary” partnership aiming to change the future of NFTs. Lower costs, quicker processing, multi-chain compatibility – it’s all the typical jargon. As a blockchain journalist, I’ve watched this movie before. Let's dig deeper. Is this really a moonshot, too, as...

Drink-to-Earn's Regulatory Hangover? The Unseen Risks Behind Abstract Apple's NFT Buzz

Drink-to-Earn's Regulatory Hangover? The Unseen Risks Behind Abstract Apple's NFT Buzz

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Rekt Brands' Abstract Apple sold out, huh? 220,000 cans evaporated in a crypto-power-chugging-vape-cloud instant, powered by crypto speculation and the allure of DRANK points. You may assume this is just another bizarre crypto gimmick, like Bored Ape burgers or Snoop Dogg nuts. I find something much more depressing bubbling under...

Nike's NFT Fail: A Betrayal of Web3's Creative Revolution

Nike's NFT Fail: A Betrayal of Web3's Creative Revolution

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Nike’s RTFKT shutdown isn’t just a stumble. It's a faceplant into the mud, leaving a stain on Web3's promise of a decentralized, creator-centric future. Even the smell is extreme. It stinks of corporate ass-covering, particularly for fledgling creatives and communities across Southeast Asia who gambled on the Swoosh fulfilling their...

Nike's NFT Nightmare: A Warning Shot for Web3 Regulation?

Nike's NFT Nightmare: A Warning Shot for Web3 Regulation?

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Nike's stumble in the NFT space with RTFKT isn't just a brand fumble. It's a glaring red flag signaling the urgent need for carefully considered Web3 regulation. According to the plaintiffs, RTFKT NFTs constitute unregistered securities in violation of U.S. This case is about more than digital sneakers—this case threatens...

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....