Ripple Calls for Investigation Into Former SEC Director Amid Controversy

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has called for an investigation into former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) director Bill Hinman. The call comes in the wake of the court-ordered release of a trove of documents by the SEC, which has been embroiled in a legal dispute with Ripple since 2020. The documents, which…

Now Trending: Established Projects Debuting Bitcoin Ordinals Collections

When Ordinals made their debut in January 2023, they were viewed as a novel but largely passing trend. Just a few months later, it has become apparent that Bitcoin NFTs are here to stay and that their contributions to the Web3 ecosystem are far from just a fleeting phenomenon. More than 11 million Ordinals Inscriptions have been minted, including record-breaking blocks,…

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Marks 50 Years With TimeWarp NFT Launch

Online Blockchain plc, a blockchain research and development company, has announced its upcoming NFT collection inspired by The Rocky Horror Show. The first NFT, TimeWarp, will make its debut on OpenSea at 8 a.m. ET on June 19. The Rocky Horror Show is iconic for its groundbreaking blend of science fiction, camp horror, and rock music,…

Snoop Dogg Takes Fans on a Digital Journey With New NFT Passport Series

Music icon and business mogul Snoop Dogg has taken yet another significant stride in expanding his blockchain-based ecosystem with the launch of the Snoop Dogg Passport Series. While many in Web3 music have continued to seek new ways to break ground, this latest digital innovation provides fans with a unique opportunity to accompany a top-tier…

Court Documents Reveal SEC’s Changing Thoughts on Crypto Regulation

In a recent development that could have significant effects on the crypto industry, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a trove of documents, including emails and notes, as part of its ongoing legal dispute with cryptocurrency company Ripple. The SEC sued Ripple in 2020 for raising $1.3 billion through the sale…

BRC-721: The Token Standard Defying Bitcoin’s 4MB Storage Limit

On February 1, developer, crypto advocate, and Taproot Wizards founder Udi Wertheimer made history by purposefully orchestrating the largest block and transaction in Bitcoin’s history. In minting the first of many wizards to come, he achieved the absolute maximum BTC block size of 4MB, something that many, up until this point, thought was impossible. Just a…

Patronizing vs. Promoting Digital Assets: Where to Draw the Legal Line?

In March 2023, the SEC charged eight celebrities with violating certain provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 in their promotion of cryptocurrency assets. The charges stem from Section 17(b) of the act, an anti-fraud and anti-touting provision that addresses the failure to disclose payments related to promotional activity. The group of celebrities — which…

Uniswap Unveils v4 Upgrade, Aims to Foster Community Feedback

The Alpha: Uniswap Labs has released the draft code for Uniswap v4, introducing unique plugins and custom liquidity pools. V4 marks the first time Uniswap Labs has opened up for community feedback before a version’s public launch, illustrating a commitment to a decentralized development model. While no official launch date for v4 has been announced,…

Fewocious and Adidas Announce Mint Pass, IRL Shoe Release

Legacy sportswear brand Adidas Originals has announced a collaborative partnership with renowned Web3 artist Fewocious, according to information shared with nft now. Set to launch on June 22, the pair will release the limited-edition, product-linked Trefoil Flower Mint Pass, offering NFT holders the opportunity to redeem their pass for a complimentary pair of artist-designed Campus…