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Trump's Crypto Legacy The Uncomfortable Truth Regulators Won't Say

Trump's Crypto Legacy The Uncomfortable Truth Regulators Won't Say

• Commentary

Like all things Trump loves to blow up, his unexpected crypto boom is blowing everything up. Under the friendly facade of “economic freedom” lurks a regulatory minefield, one that has the potential to blow up in the face of everyone in the industry. Above all else, we need to have...

Trump's Crypto Promises A Dangerous Game Or Real Progress?

Trump's Crypto Promises A Dangerous Game Or Real Progress?

• Commentary

The crypto world is buzzing. This is why Trump’s rhetoric, including the U.S. needing to be the world’s “crypto capital,” is music to their ears. Hold your horses – before we pop the bubbly, voters nationwide, it’s time to tap the brakes and bring a dose of reality to the...

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Savvy Investing?

Senator's Bitcoin Bet: Conflict of Interest or Savvy Investing?

• Facts

Senator Dave McCormick's recent investment of nearly $1 million in Bitcoin, while simultaneously playing a key role in shaping digital asset regulation in the U.S. Congress, has ignited a fiery debate. Or is this a smart money investor seeing a value play? Or does it just uncover a serious conflict...

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Is it Ethical or a Looming Conflict?

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Is it Ethical or a Looming Conflict?

• Commentary

We all know that the SEC is blindfolded and groping in the dark when it comes to regulating crypto. Hester Peirce’s “floor is lava” analogy strikes too close to home. While regulators play catch-up, a much more immediate and potentially dangerous game is unfolding: Donald Trump's foray into the world...

Trump's Crypto Embrace Signals a Regulatory Showdown Is Coming

Trump's Crypto Embrace Signals a Regulatory Showdown Is Coming

• Commentary

Let's be blunt. NFTs aside, Trump’s newfound love for crypto, especially the prospect of a Trump-branded stablecoin, stinks of crypto opportunism. Remember when he called Bitcoin "thin air"? Now, suddenly, he's a crypto champion? This isn't about a genuine belief in the technology; it's about tapping into a new vein...

Trump's Crypto Allies: Are SEC Regulations Softening?

Trump's Crypto Allies: Are SEC Regulations Softening?

• Facts

The crypto space has become notorious not just for its boom and bust cycles, nor just for its promise of disruption, but increasingly, for its relationships with politics. DeliciousNFT.com is here to help you focus through the static and get straight to the juicy information that’s making the decentralized world...

Senator's Million-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Conflict or Crypto Visionary?

Senator's Million-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Conflict or Crypto Visionary?

• Facts

The intersection of finance and politics creates lucrative but controversial ethical issues. With the increase in popularity of cryptocurrency, these conversations have continued to accelerate. DeliciousNFT.com is exploring the genesis of Senator McCormick. His large personal investment in Bitcoin poses important questions about his potential conflicts of interest as he...

Trump's NFT Dinner A Disaster Waiting To Happen?

Trump's NFT Dinner A Disaster Waiting To Happen?

• Commentary

An invitation-only dinner for the 10 biggest holders of the TRUMP meme coin, held at a Trump golf club? Sounds like a recipe for success all right, is it success, or a slow-motion regulatory train wreck? Let’s just be honest with ourselves, the entire plan smells like a disaster in...

Senator McCormick Increases Bitcoin Holdings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Senator McCormick Increases Bitcoin Holdings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

• Regulation

Senator Dave McCormick follows suit with a $10 million investment in Bitcoin. In March, he bought up to $700,000—or as little as $310,000—of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF. This development comes as concern mounts and demands for robust federal cryptocurrency regulation increase across a range of stakeholders. It’s a fascinating crossroads...

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...

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...

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....