Tag: regulation

Zora's Memecoin: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

Zora's Memecoin: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

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To call ZORA a “memecoin” is sheer genius or extreme naiveté. Maybe both? In the wild west of crypto, US regulators are in a rush to be the sheriffs. They’re always looking for people to prosecute and make an example out of. Now, Zora’s new token is launching on Base,...

SEC's Crypto Shift A Trap? Why Regulatory Capture Fears Are Overblown

SEC's Crypto Shift A Trap? Why Regulatory Capture Fears Are Overblown

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Look, I get it. Anytime an industry lies in bed with its regulators, the trip wire begins to snap. Especially in the crypto space, where the Wild West spirit continues to hang around. The narrative brewing is that the SEC's recent crypto charm offensive—the roundtables, the "open door" policy—is a...

SEC Signals Openness to Crypto Input Amid Regulatory Capture Concerns

SEC Signals Openness to Crypto Input Amid Regulatory Capture Concerns

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling a new era of transparency with crypto regulation. This is all happening against the backdrop of increasing calls for regulatory capture in the quickly changing digital asset space. The SEC's recent activities, including hosting several crypto roundtable discussions and panels, signal a...

Crypto's Regulatory Capture: Is the SEC Really Listening?

Crypto's Regulatory Capture: Is the SEC Really Listening?

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We know the world of cryptocurrency can be ever-changing, and at times, confusing. It’s always been a moving target with rapid tech development and changing regulatory tides. DeliciousNFT.com aims to make things easier and clearer. We specialize in providing the raw sting of how these changes affect the decentralized universe....

5 Crypto Survivors Thriving Amid Regulation: Are They the Future?

5 Crypto Survivors Thriving Amid Regulation: Are They the Future?

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We're staring down the barrel of a regulatory shotgun in the crypto world, aren't we? Interpretation Wild West days are coming to a close quickly. Now KYC and AML regulations are crashing the party, with government agencies salivating over getting a piece of the action. Here's the truth: this isn't...

Oregon AG to Sue Coinbase Despite SEC's Crypto Shift

Oregon AG to Sue Coinbase Despite SEC's Crypto Shift

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Oregon’s Attorney General warned Coinbase today, April 18, that it will bring a securities enforcement action against the company. This news was shared directly by Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal on Twitter. This move comes in the wake of a widely reported recent turn by the Securities and Exchange...

Oregon's Coinbase Lawsuit A Rogue State's Last Gasp Or Needed Check?

Oregon's Coinbase Lawsuit A Rogue State's Last Gasp Or Needed Check?

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Oregon's Attorney General is taking a swing at Coinbase with a lawsuit echoing the SEC's previously dropped case. Coinbase is calling it a “copycat case." To them, it’s a waste of taxpayer money and a dangerous return to “regulation by enforcement.” Is it really that simple? Or is there something...

5 Ways Trump's Crypto Playbook Threatens Financial Integrity

5 Ways Trump's Crypto Playbook Threatens Financial Integrity

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Trump's sudden embrace of crypto, after years of bashing it, isn't just a political flip-flop. It's a flashing red light for financial integrity. And we’re not simply referring to a former president getting rich. Instead, we’re watching them enable a systemic meltdown. Deregulation, self-serving conflicts of interest, and a flagrant...

Trump's Crypto Empire: Regulation, Ethics, & Financial Risks

Trump's Crypto Empire: Regulation, Ethics, & Financial Risks

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The former president’s sudden entry into the burgeoning field of cryptocurrency has caused quite the stir. His interests span the entire crypto gamut, from meme coins to blockchain-based video games. These projects come with a difficult brew of regulatory obstacles, ethical concerns, and financial pitfalls. This article will explore what...

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...

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...

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...