The promise of the blockchain and cryptocurrency still remains strong. Globally, there continues to be growing interest in the blockchain and peer-to-peer exchanges. We are seeing the institutional adoption of crypto and a rise in interest in retail ad…
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Leveraging Web3 to Incentivize Fitness Behavioral Changes — Co-Founder of Sweat Economy Oleg Fomenko
The start of every year presents an opportunity for new beginnings. Many people set out with ambitions to hit the gym, exercise regularly, or walk more instead of driving. Sadly, it’s estimated that it takes the average American just seven weeks to los…
Non-Fungible Items; Picking up Where NFTs Left off — COZ Co-Founder Tyler Adams
Many have already pronounced the death of NFTs, and in part, they are correct. Amidst the fervor of the NFT hype cycle, we saw huge valuations and sales such as Beeple’s ‘The 5000 Days’ collection selling for a staggering $69.3 million. However, not su…
Voyager Investors Sue the NBA and New Jersey’s Oldest Law Firm
Investors in the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange Voyager Digital are suing the National Basketball Association (NBA), and New Jersey’s oldest law firm, McCarter & English. This emerging legal battle illustrates how even some of the largest and mos…
As the Blockchain Industry Loses Billions Annually to MEV, the Solution Is Staring Us in the Face — Neo Founder Da Hongfei
Imagine the scene: You’re sitting at the card table, and every hand you’re dealt is terrible. But the cards never get better; the dealer has full sight of the deck and sets the order of the cards before they’re played. The dealer always wins. The follo…
What Lies Ahead for Crypto Now That the Fabled Bitcoin ETF Is Here? — Calaxy CEO Solo Ceesay
It finally happened. Well into the second decade of the digital assets revolution, we’ve finally witnessed the approval of the highly anticipated spot Bitcoin ETF. Dubbed by Michael Saylor as “the biggest Wall Street development in the last 30 years”, the launch of the spot Bitcoin ETF is the financial world’s first step toward ameliorating […]
Peeling Back the Layers: Ensuring AR Remains a Tool for Expression, Not Manipulation
With the launch of Apple’s Reality Pro headset just a few days away, Augmented Reality (AR) is the topic on everyone’s minds. But the buzz isn’t baseless – the possibilities of AR technology are breathtaking! Fancy the new MSG Sphere in Las Vegas? Imagine having one in your own backyard! But beneath this surface-level spectacle, […]
America’s Bitcoin Crossroads: Path to Leadership or Decline?
In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, the United States seems to be cautiously lagging behind, while other nations sprint ahead. This hesitance is not just a matter of policy inertia but reflects a deeper resistance. The establishment often views these emerging technologies as a threat, reluctant to disrupt the status quo that favors […]
New York Offers New Virtual Currency Guidance
On Nov. 15, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued new standards for virtual currency (coin) listings and delistings. These new regulations apply to Bitlicensees and limited-purpose trust companies and include business model considerations for virtual currency entities (VCEs), updated risk assessment expectations for VCEs, new advance notification requirements, and updated definitions. […]
Binance and CZ Settle With the DOJ and Other Federal Agencies
On November 21, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Department of Treasury’s Finance Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) all settled charges against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its Chief Operating Officer, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The settlement concerned a variety […]