As we approach the end of 2023, the XRPL NFT ecosystem is alive with innovation and development. “Nifties,” as they’re sometimes known, are stealing the headlines, and marketplaces are springing up faster than you can say “the future is decentralized.” There's a looming question that keeps me, and should keep...
The XRPL – the XRP Ledger – typically receives more hype. We constantly see the hype around Ethereum this, and Solana that. Hidden beneath the surface, a vibrant NFT ecosystem is quietly brewing, one that's perfectly positioned to empower a generation of artists often overlooked by the mainstream: Southeast Asian...
MiCA. The very name of it is a return to the bureaucratic nightmare. For artists and everyday users in Southeast Asia, that’s what it risks becoming—precisely because it has been so successful. Meanwhile, the EU is busy patting itself on the back for “regulating crypto.” In doing so, it is...
Europe is playing a dangerous game. While the intent behind the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is laudable – protecting consumers and fostering a safe crypto environment – its current form, particularly concerning stablecoins like Tether (USDT), risks crippling the very innovation it seeks to safeguard. Paolo Ardoino, Tether's CEO,...
Now picture Anya, a young Balinese artist, diligently creating unique digital batik NFTs, dreaming of connecting her rich culture with a global audience. Web3 provides her with that opportunity, skipping the gatekeepers of conventional art galleries and connecting directly with a worldwide audience. Anya and many others like her all...
The SEC has recently dismissed its case against Ian Balina. Ultimately, this judicial decision seems better understood as a cautionary indication than a legal determination. We’re not just talking semantics here — we’re talking about a possible tectonic shift in how the U.S. regulates crypto. The vague official line is...
Claynosaurz relocating some of its operations to Sui Blockchain isn’t just another blockchain headline. This will be a potential game changer, particularly for up and coming creative talents and developers in the Southeast Asian region. Is this, at long last, the movement we’ve all dreamed of jeering at? Let's dive...
Claynosaurz jumping to Sui. Perhaps that’s creative genius, or maybe it’s typical NFT PFP proactivity pursuing the latest shiny thing. Let’s face it, the NFT space is filled with projects that said they would do everything under the sun and end up producing…nothing. We’ve experienced the hype, the FOMO, and...
Is OpenSea’s return a real victory for all, or another gold rush where the little guys never get a chance? The increase in activity is definitely difficult to miss. As a result, this feels a lot like an impending Wall Street party while Main Street struggles just to stay open....
Are OpenSea’s days of dominance truly restored, or is this just another moment of short-lived airdrop-fueled party pandemonium? We've all seen this play out before in the crypto space: shiny new incentives lure in the masses, activity explodes, and then… crickets. Is this true platform redemption we’re seeing, or simply...
