Tag: crypto

Atkins' SEC: Crypto Regulation's New Era?

Atkins' SEC: Crypto Regulation's New Era?

The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in the United States is poised for a significant shift with the potential appointment of Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This points to a potential reversal from the current leadership’s inflexible anti-enforcement approach. This represents a significant...

CryptoPunks Plunge in Value as NFT Market Endures Downturn

CryptoPunks Plunge in Value as NFT Market Endures Downturn

The non-fungible token (NFT) market has crashed, with two-thirds of marketplaces’ transactions denominated in Ethereum dropping below $20. Formerly treasured CryptoPunk NFTs are now hitting the market at 99% off. NFTs that once sold for more than $1 million dollars can now be picked up for as low as $65,000....

Altcoins HYPE, ONDO, RNDR, and KAS Show Bullish Signals Amid Market Upturn

Altcoins HYPE, ONDO, RNDR, and KAS Show Bullish Signals Amid Market Upturn

Bitcoin’s recent rally has reinvigorated altcoin market enthusiasm, with many cryptocurrencies showing some of the best bullish signs in weeks. HYPE, ONDO, RNDR, and KAS are promising altcoins to invest in before the next rally. Technical indicators are reflecting strong short-term buyer momentum for these cryptocurrencies. Investors are keenly watching...

NFTs Are Down But Not Out Why This Crypto Winter Is Different

NFTs Are Down But Not Out Why This Crypto Winter Is Different

Yes, the headlines are brutal. CryptoPunk #3100, once a $10 million NFT marvel, now languishes on the market for 0.5% of its value. You are witnessing NFTs that were purchased for millions of dollars being resold for what seems like a few bucks. Are NFTs dead? Not even close. This...

NFT Crash: A Needed Reset or Sign of a Broken System?

NFT Crash: A Needed Reset or Sign of a Broken System?

We've all heard the stories. The million-dollar JPEGs, the get-rich-quick schemes, the hope of a decentralized heaven for creatives. What happens when the music stops? This recent NFT crash is more than just a market correction. It’s a reminder that market hype without guardrails can create brutal outcomes, especially for...

Trump's Crypto Monopoly: Genius Move or Web3 Dice Roll?

Trump's Crypto Monopoly: Genius Move or Web3 Dice Roll?

The confluence of Donald Trump and cryptocurrency has been an endlessly interesting, and frequently contentious, subject. Today, with the news of a Monopoly-style crypto game, it’s a whole different ballgame. We’d like to think it’s a smart new tactic to court crypto-savvy voters. Or is it a risky bet in...

Trump's Crypto Monopoly: 3 Reasons It's Genius (And Good For Crypto)

Trump's Crypto Monopoly: 3 Reasons It's Genius (And Good For Crypto)

Okay, let's be real. So when I heard for the first time that Trump was getting further into crypto, I was skeptical. So needless to say, the concept of a “Monopoly-style” game intrigued me! This is the same dude who recently called Bitcoin the “synthetic currency” a “scam against the...

Trump Team Eyes Crypto Gaming with Monopoly-Inspired Venture

Trump Team Eyes Crypto Gaming with Monopoly-Inspired Venture

According to a recent report, Donald Trump is furthering his digital asset debut with the launch of a new cryptocurrency-themed video game. Bill Zanker, former head of Trump’s inner circle J-Team, invented the game. It’s even supposed to be a lot like the super popular mobile game MONOPOLY GO! This...

Cruz's Crypto Push Aims for Energy Innovation, But At What Cost?

Cruz's Crypto Push Aims for Energy Innovation, But At What Cost?

Ted Cruz, a vocal champion of cryptocurrency, recently spearheaded efforts that culminated in the first crypto bill becoming law – overturning a Biden-era IRS rule. He’s leading the charge on the FLARE Act, which is meant to incentivize Bitcoin mining with flared natural gas. On the surface, it sounds like...

China's Crypto Stash: Opportunity or Threat to Global South?

China's Crypto Stash: Opportunity or Threat to Global South?

China’s crypto problem – a literal ton of it, in fact, recently-crushed crypto seized from all kinds of illegal activities. But here's the twist: this problem could be a solution for the Global South, or it could be a new kind of exploitation. Which way it tips is completely up...