I first encountered Anya in a crowded Bangkok night market last fall. She was sketching furiously, her brow furrowed in concentration. At the time, Anya dreamed of selling her detailed digital art directly as NFTs, freeing herself from the trap of low-paid commissions. Yet the gas fees on Ethereum? A...
The art world—as it exists today—for far too long, has been a gilded cage. Curators, galleries and rich patrons—gatekeepers every one. Southeast Asia as a whole is teeming with artistic talent that just isn’t exposed or recognized on the world stage. An incredible transformation is underway in this dynamic community....
Let's be blunt: the "expensive JPEG" narrative surrounding NFTs is not only tired, it's dangerous. This oversimplification is extremely misleading. It clouds the profound impacts this technology has on our concept of digital ownership, creator economies, and our future with artificial intelligence. Honestly, for that reason, regulators must get alert...
The state of play in the Web3 landscape today is rapidly shifting, with Southeast Asia becoming an increasingly dynamic hub of innovation. Is a new Layer-1 blockchain, powered by a $1.3 million presale, enough to finally unlock the region’s enormous promise? Well, that’s the question that continues to swirl around...
Okay, let's talk about Doodles. A 500% rally? In this market? It would be enough to make even the most jaded crypto veteran go, hmmm. The biggest headlines are screaming about the growth of the NFT market, the return of CryptoPunks, and Bitcoin’s flirtation with the $100,000 club. Underneath it...
The headlines scream recovery. NFT sales are up! Doodles are mooning! Bitcoin to $103k?! Before you jump back into the digital deep end, let's pull back the curtain and examine what's really going on. It’s because, frankly, those shiny numbers are covering up a very worrisome trend.Fewer Players, Bigger Wallets,...
BlackRock’s decision to add staking to their soon-to-be Ethereum based ETFs is indeed a huge shift. Are we really seeing a coup d’état in the world of institutional crypto adoption? Or are we going to get blown up in the regulatory landmine we’re about to walk into? Frankly, it could...
Is Wall Street on the verge of creating unexpected allies in a new generation of artists? It sounds crazy, I know. But hear me out. BlackRock’s new plan to introduce staking to their Ethereum ETFs is a potentially groundbreaking move for crypto investors. It also provides a glimmer of hope...
The SEC and BlackRock talking crypto. It sounds like a punchline, right? The crowning irony is that Wall Street, the home of the old regime financial system, is now lobbying regulators. This is in sharp contrast to the often utopian vision of a decentralized, trustless revolution. Here we are. While...
Meet Sarah, a 35-year-old teacher who consistently saves for her retirement. She’s heard the rumors of crypto and the riches made—and lost—in this new space. Yet, it was never quite as real of a place as her perfectly curated 401k always seemed. Meanwhile, BlackRock, the behemoth managing her retirement fund,...
