Citigroup says 2025 might be blockchain’s breakout year, its “ChatGPT moment,” fueled by clearer regulations. Are we up to speed on this type of thing? Are you ready to give up control of your money and identity to an algorithm? For most, it remains a dream that seems like something...
After Adidas, Nike took possibly the biggest step into the NFT space. This unprecedented move has stunned investors and sparked a still-developing, potentially historic lawsuit. In December 2021, Nike purchased RTFKT, a startup platform that creates NFTs. This announcement was a huge leap forward for enterprise brands, as they too...
On April 10, 2025, President Trump signed legislation that caused many crypto market participants to panic. The bill would have, in practice, nullified the new digital asset reporting obligations for decentralized finance (DeFi) brokers. Such obligations had previously been established under Section 80603 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
So when President Trump signed legislation on April 10, 2025, repealing any digital asset reporting obligation for decentralized finance (DeFi) brokers, the legislation took effect immediately. This shift goes back on a provision included in last year’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It has incited uproar and concern across...
Theo, a decentralized trading infrastructure provider, has successfully raised $20 million in funding to expand retail investors' access to institutional-grade trading strategies in the cryptocurrency market. The platform is designed to bridge legacy finance with decentralized cryptocurrency markets. Most importantly, it democratizes access for retail users, providing them tools and...
The NFT market's a rollercoaster, isn't it? One minute everyone's screaming about Bored Apes, the next they're whispering about market corrections. Amidst the noise, one thing's become increasingly clear: OpenSea is back on top. That said, competitors such as Blur, Magic Eden and OKX NFTs are giving them a run...
The world of cryptocurrency is often seen as a battleground between the big players—institutional investors with their advanced tools and strategies—and the everyday retail investor, who might feel like they're playing catch-up. What if there was a system that could help connect the dots? Into this space steps Theo, a...
$20 million. That’s the amount Theo just won his way onto, supposedly, to democratize crypto investing. Are we really making it a fair race? Or are we just building a somewhat fancier, more elaborate, more decorated staircase to the same tired casino at the bottom?Theo's promise is seductive: institutional-grade trading...
Meanwhile, New York is considering a radical overhaul in the way people pay for state stuff. The proposal before the state now. This proposal would enable you to transact in cryptos such as Bitcoin for payment of taxes, fines, and even your child’s tuition to a state university. This last...
Let's cut the chase. New York’s thinking of allowing you to pay your taxes and rent, even those annoying parking tickets, in crypto. Assemblyman Vanel, bless his heart, believes New York should jump into the future. Before we all rush to start accepting Bitcoin, let’s pump the brakes and examine...
