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marketplaces
Coverage of marketplaces in the Nexus archive.
- Crypto is supposed to be the alternative system — so why does it still trade like leveraged Nasdaq?
The article questions whether cryptocurrency is evolving into a true alternative financial system or merely becoming a high-beta asset tied to macroeconomic factors like ETF flows, leverage, and geopolitical tensions. It argues that long-term success may depend on real-world utility in areas like payments and tokenized assets rather than speculative price narratives.
- Pokémon TCG marketplaces near record as tokenized collectibles show staying power
The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) marketplaces are approaching record levels as tokenized collectibles demonstrate sustained demand. The platforms' tokenization layer is primarily functioning as a liquidity wrapper rather than a speculative tool, indicating growing practical utility.