The US is talking crypto rules, again. But before you groan about stifled innovation, consider this: these regulations could be a launchpad, not a roadblock, for the vibrant art scene brewing in Southeast Asia. Now picture that surprise connection. Washington’s policy experts are making it harder to keep the future...
US lawmakers are already circling, pens drawn, eager to write fresh crypto regulations. Their professed goal? Protecting consumers, eliminating criminal behavior, and establishing rule of law in the Wild West of digital assets. Sounds responsible, right? Think again. What if I said that despite good intentions, these efforts could actually...
Now expand that impact to a young artist in Yangon, Myanmar, who is starting to see a way out of poverty. She’s deeply rooted and utterly visionary, making digital work that mixes Indigenous motifs with cyberpunk adventure. But access to the global art market is a forever dream. Banks are...
Illinois lawmakers are flirting with disaster. Senate Bill 1797 and House Bill 742 are moving quickly through the General Assembly. Collectively, they’re called the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act (DACPA). Sponsored by state Sen. Mark Walker, this legislation seeks to provide heavily needed government oversight to the rapidly developing...
El Salvador's continued embrace of Bitcoin, despite the IMF's thinly veiled threats, isn't just about one small nation's monetary policy. It's a defiant act that throws a wrench into the gears of global finance, and it's resonating with a lot more people than you might think. So get ready for...
Even before the pandemic, the art world had begun to feel like a gilded cage to many. Galleries, collectors, and critics functioning as the gatekeepers, the arbiters of taste – determining who was worthy of a public platform and who would die in anonymity. What if there was a crowbar...
The internet's latest darling, Moriusa, a purple rabbit born from the minds at STPR Inc., has hopped onto the NFT scene with a mint that sent ripples through the digital idol world. The 2,222 NFTs were initially listed for 0.05 ETH each. Today, they’re proudly listing a floor price more...
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele took a massive swing, didn't he? Making Bitcoin legal tender. The war torn apart, as the world watched—some cheering that spreading of democracy, and others clutching their pearls. This development should be a cautionary tale for emerging economies. Artists in Southeast Asia, especially, are having...
Few countries can compete with Argentina’s unrivaled love and passion for football. Now, the nation is taking a big leap into the often-volatile space of NFTs with its partnership with STEPN. Or are they helping to stifle the very innovation that they’re making a breakthrough over? Or are they just...
In another green step, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is going all-in on Web3 through STEPN.Genesis NFT sneakers, autographed jerseys, match tickets… Who wouldn’t want to do this? Before we all get carried away about how cool this all is, let’s slow down a bit. Is this a true move...
