Arkham Sparks Debate with Launch of On-chain Intel Marketplace

The crypto-sphere has been divided as blockchain intelligence firm Arkham has just launched a pioneering new initiative, the Arkham Intel Exchange. The first-ever on-chain intelligence marketplace, Arkham’s unique platform aims to match individuals or entities seeking insights into specific crypto wallet addresses with those capable of procuring it. Although an undoubtedly powerful potential defense in…

For the Culture: Jack Butcher’s Custom ThreadGuy Opepen Edition Goes Viral

The niche internet subculture that is the NFT space has gone through numerous iterations. From market cycles to controversies, the vernacular, priorities, and overall vibe of what the inhabitants of the blockchain call Web3 has continued to ebb and flow as consistently as the prices of the coins that drive it. Yet, one thing has…

Could Coinbase’s SEC Battle Come Down to Its S-1 Filing?

In the ongoing legal confrontation between cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), District Judge Katherine Polka Failla has raised eyebrows in the crypto community with her probing questions and comments related to the SEC’s 2021 approval of Coinbase’s S-1 filing. The relevant courtroom exchanges unfolded during a pre-motion hearing on…

VC Funding for Crypto Continues to Slide, Has Yet to Bottom Out

Venture capital (VC) investment in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector is on a downward trajectory, according to a recent report by Galaxy Research. The second quarter of 2023 saw crypto and blockchain firms receiving $2.3 billion from VC firms, a significant drop from the same period last year when more than $8 billion was invested….

Cross-Border Crypto Cooperation Needed: Report

In the wake of a tumultuous year for the cryptocurrency industry, international regulators are advocating for stricter rules to protect investors and maintain market integrity. On July 17, The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body that monitors and makes suggestions about the global financial system, issued a report containing a set of recommendations aimed…

Upcoming Drops: July 17-23

Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL. Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s…