The CloneX debacle is more than just busted JPEGs. It underscores some of the most egregious flaws of the NFT world. We've been so busy chasing the next big drop, the next Bored Ape, that we've ignored the rotting infrastructure beneath our feet. The truth is, the emperor has no...
CloneX is an unprecedented hybrid born from the creative collision of NFT studio RTFKT Studios and the iconic Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. That took the NFT world by storm, making it $81.3 million in primary sales and another $37.8 million in royalties from secondary markets. The project features a very...
The ever-changing intersection of politics, cryptocurrency and digital collectibles is irresistible. Now, the recent announcement of the Trump Gala Dinner has really thrown gas on this developing fire. Donald Trump’s recent dive into the meme coin and NFT space has created quite the controversy. Now, with a gala dinner apparently...
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...
The excitement surrounding the upcoming Trump Gala Dinner for TRUMP meme coin holders 🥳 is palpable. Set for May 22 nd, 2025, it’s either a masterful move of marketing genius or an impending big flop in the making. political fundraising of all time, or simply another celebrity-endorsed crypto pump-and-dump scam....
Imagine this: You're 22, just scraped together a couple grand from working your butt off at a dead-end job. First, you’ll notice that you’re seeing Trump – the Trump – apparently endorsing this TRUMP meme coin. "Finally," you think, "a chance to stick it to the man, get in on...
Reservoir has opted to sunsetting its NFT API just two months after raising $14 million in a Series A round. Even so, this move appears to be a symptom of bigger problems than a thoughtful, new strategy. Investors such as Coinbase Ventures, Union Square Ventures, and others flooded in, allegedly...
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,...
Take Sarah, a bright, ambitious college student whom I had the pleasure of meeting at a Grace Hopper Celebration event last fall. She was all-in on NFTs. Each discussion was charged with energy regarding the upcoming primary release. They talked about what return on investment she could expect and how...
Ubisoft recently announced Mighty & Magic Fates, a mobile, NFT-riddled trading card game. Remember Ghost Recon Breakpoint and XDefiant? Recall how they said they were going to consult with and listen to the players after those catastrophes. Apparently “listening” means doubling down on the very thing that made everyone hate...
Bitcoin’s dominance — its share of the total cryptocurrency market cap — is one of the most important technical indicators that so-called “smart money” investors follow. Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) is the ratio of Bitcoin’s market cap compared to the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies. An increased Bitcoin dominance indicates...
The crypto world is at a crossroads. You’re hearing it from everyone, especially those with old school interests, that Bitcoin dominance is not just going to happen, but that it should be that way. That all altcoins are just “shitcoins” that will eventually disappear. They preach a gospel of digital...
You’ve probably fallen victim to the sexy siren song of the altcoin. They promise high, often unimaginable returns and advertise themselves as the new innovation that will dethrone Bitcoin. Are these just pie in the cybersky? I’m here to explain to you why, for the overwhelming majority of you, they’re...
BTC Dominance Bitcoin’s dominance (BTC.D) continues its bullish run, suggesting a market imbalance in favor of Bitcoin over other crypto competitors. Bitcoin’s dominance of the overall crypto market has gone through the roof. Now it’s getting closer to that truly awe inspiring 75% threshold, a percentage we haven’t achieved in...
XRP is one digital asset that’s gotten the attention of many investors, experienced and inexperienced. It has taken its hits in the crypto world. After a recent 30% decrease, XRP investors are looking for the catalyst that will allow the asset to dance towards the $1.00 mark and beyond. Hiroshi...
Ouch. That 30% plunge since January really hurts the most right now, am I right? Particularly for all of us who invested in XRP expecting a quick moonshot. Why did that 63% chance of reaching an all-time high in 2025 nosedive to just 39%? Yeah, that's a gut punch. We're...
It's been a wild ride, hasn't it? The last four-plus months have passed like a whirlwind. With legs-shaking ascents and gut-twisting descents, a new generation is starting to wonder whether the heyday is over. Since the start of this year, prices have dropped 30%. Now, they stand at about $2.31,...
This is the test. Is Bitcoin truly the people’s currency, or simply a virtual playground for the already wealthy? As analysts whisper about a potentially sluggish Q3 for Bitcoin, with retail investors salivating for a new all-time high that may never materialize this summer, a more uncomfortable truth is bubbling...