Let's be blunt. NFTs aside, Trump’s newfound love for crypto, especially the prospect of a Trump-branded stablecoin, stinks of crypto opportunism. Remember when he called Bitcoin "thin air"? Now, suddenly, he's a crypto champion? This isn't about a genuine belief in the technology; it's about tapping into a new vein...
That energetic expanse, created by principles of creativity and openness, is drawing another generation of builders into the fold. Lurking in the shadows is a harsh reality: a Wild West of vulnerabilities that can leave artists, especially those in emerging markets like Southeast Asia, exposed and vulnerable. We’re talking about...
Crypto revolution isn’t just a Wall Street and Silicon Valley thing. It’s the story of all the real people, communities, and opportunities that are flowering in the underappreciated corners of our globe. I’m sure that Southeast Asia is going to be among the biggest beneficiaries, particularly for its dynamic creative...
Has the revolution gone too far, and are we indeed just building trustless castles on sand? While everyone obsesses over smart contract vulnerabilities, the real danger might be lurking where the chain ends: off-chain. We’re not discussing the APIs, the storage solutions, whatever the heck it’s hosted on—which centralized servers...
The Web3 gold rush is on—and everybody’s slipping on their virtual reality headsets and scrambling to find their fortune. Switzerland, Singapore, the UAE – these are the poster children of the Global Web3 Index, praised for their innovation-friendly ecosystems. Are we so focused on the promise that we’re missing the...
The SEC’s reign of terror on the crypto industry in general, led by its new chair, is shaking DeFI to its core. The ideal is to protect investors, of course. I actually think this major crackdown might deeply and permanently kill global DeFi innovation, despite the best intentions. We’re arguing...
The DeFi world is bracing for impact. We're not talking about a market correction. It's a potential regulatory tsunami gathering force on the horizon. As governments around the globe ramp up their repression of innovation, a few of the proposed rules could either directly or indirectly undermine a lot of...
Southeast Asia is buzzing. Not only with the anarchic energy of its cities, but with the extremely productive and quiet undertow of a Web3 revolution. This isn’t about building the next Silicon Valley in Saigon. It’s not just about connecting to the future, it’s about creating a new future, a...
Southeast Asia is an incredibly rich tapestry of vibrant cultures and heritage— full of artistic masterpieces and stories waiting to be told. All too often, these voices are silenced, choked by old gatekeepers and a lack of access to the world marketplace. Web3 provides this radical solution, the opportunity to...
Let's be honest, when you hear "SEC crypto regulation," your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists thriving. Or, as is more likely, it’s a tidal wave of compliance headaches and innovation quashed. Or, what if I told you that just a well-defined regulatory regime from the SEC might free...
