So, on its face, the news that the SEC has closed its two-year investigation into CyberKongz is a huge win for Web3. Don’t be fooled. This is a blatant red flag. It underscores the SEC’s dangerously naive approach to this rapidly evolving space and raises alarm bells about the harm...
Picture this: Donald Trump diving headfirst into Web3 with his own Monopoly-themed game and the $TRUMP memecoin…On one hand, it’s genius-level brand expansion. On the other hand, it’s a recipe for brand disaster. Let’s face it, the guy is about as good at stealing headlines as he is at playing...
The entire narrative around the implementation of CBDCs has been meticulously staged. As their proponents assure us, these things are the future of finance, delivering efficiency, financial inclusion, and, importantly, a lighter environmental footprint. Well, I’m here to give you the real story on this “green” pledge. That’s either disingenuous...
While the hype around Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) is at a frenzy level, every tech summit, every stealth meeting in Sand Hill Road cafes… it’s CBDC, CBDC, CBDC. Are we truly grasping the implications? Have we been led down a gaudy path by the glimmering green promise of "green...
Alright, let's talk about Trump's latest power play: a Monopoly-themed crypto game. On the surface, it may seem like the usual case of an A-lister trying to capitalize on the Web3 craze. Wrong. This isn't just about cashing in on the crypto craze; it's a blatant symbol of everything Gen...
Remember dial-up internet? That torturous wait, that blasting modem sound, that unbridled joy at successfully connecting? That feeling, that raw, untamed frontier, is what crypto needs to be. These days, however, it seems like we’ve taken a time machine back to the AOL days. Walled gardens and gatekeepers are shaping...
Choosing the right wallet for your Pudgy Penguins isn't just about storing digital collectibles, it's about shaping the future of Web3. Think of it like this: your wallet is the foundation of your digital home, and the choices we make about which wallets to use directly impact the kind of...
I think back to Sarah, the wide-eyed 23-year-old I met one afternoon at a coffee shop downtown. A new graduate weighed down by student loan debt, she viewed crypto as her path to financial independence. Having basked in the glory of the pro-crypto optimism that surrounded Trump’s inauguration with plans...
Coinbase Research is crying wolf, and Bitcoin’s gone for a free fall. You’ve got red in your portfolio and the “w” word is being bandied about. If so, we don’t blame you—imagine that knot of anxiety just got a lot tighter. Nobody likes watching their investments shrink. And Trump’s inauguration...
Forget the Lambos. Engaging with XRP Analysts Gen Z recognizes the true potential of XRP. That’s seen as more than one analyst’s laughable $45 prediction. We, like you, believe in its real-world applications and possibilities. Thinking about them in terms of profits is missing the point. We're thinking bigger –...