Policymakers face the challenge of establishing sensible crypto regulation, with the primary question being how to differentiate securities from cryptoassets. That difference has huge impact—even more so when it comes to affiliation and regulatory issues. We need an enforceable bright line, either through new enabling statutes or administrative regulations. This...
The world’s largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea is doing its part. Most importantly, they have challenged the SEC to provide clear guidance to help regulate marketplaces that endanger America’s innovators with uncertainty. In addition, the company is asking the SEC to exempt NFT marketplaces from its proposed new broker...
Donald Trump’s crypto adventures started back in December 2022, with the launch of Trump Digital Trading Cards. His limited first drop of 45,000 NFTs instantly struck gold, riding the wave of Trump’s built-in brand awareness. In January 2025, Trump released “Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards,” with an initial set of...
Reservoir, the infrastructure provider behind platforms used by Coinbase, MetaMask and others, is taking a radical step. It’s shuttering its NFT-related services – including its API – on and after Oct. 15, 2025. The company called it a strategic realignment decision.Reservoir’s NFT marketplace infrastructure makes it easy to purchase, trade,...
Ubisoft is developing Might & Magic Fates, a new card game featuring a "Web3 layer that unlocks digital ownership." The company is taking another plunge into blockchain gaming. This follows very heavy blowback from the gaming community on their past efforts. Might & Magic Fates allows players to build decks...
The PGI Global founder charged with allegedly running a crypto pyramid scheme. Charge announced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alleging that the founder misappropriated millions from investors. The scheme operation was from Jan 2020 to Oct 2021. It guaranteed profits over time by trading crypto assets and foreign...
As you’re probably aware, the regulatory landscape here in the United States is moving quickly. That move is already reviving banks’ appetite to broaden their cryptocurrency activities. Innovation in the crypto industry has continued post-2022 crash. This can be attributed, in part, to recent regulatory changes that have created a...
A very special home in Rutland, England, has caused the stir by luring an unexpected great white shark to its shores. A Cold War-era nuclear bunker is up for sale, and a crypto community is looking to purchase it through a crowdfunded NFT project. Coney Island’s property holds a fascinating...
Paul Atkins to be the new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This sets up a historic change for the regulatory agency. Atkins succeeds Gary Gensler, permanently filling the chairman slot.Atkins' confirmation by the Senate earlier this month paved the way for his appointment as President Donald...
Pope Francis, the supreme authority of the universal Catholic Church, is retiring. He’s yet to solidify any one date for his leaving. This announcement has created waves across the global Catholic community. It is serving to encourage some healthy reflection upon his decade-long papacy, and it has ignited much speculation...