The promise of Web3 was simple: democratize creation, empower artists, and cut out the middleman. With its acquisition of RTFKT back in 2021, Nike certainly appeared to be purchasing that vision. Now, with RTFKT's closure and the subsequent lawsuit alleging a "rug pull," the question isn't just about money –...
Nike’s being sued for suddenly shutting down RTFKT? Alright, on the surface, this is nothing new—another company trying to navigate the often-volatile space of NFTs. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find an invitation revealed under a flashing neon sign. This signal underscores the real Wild West nature of Web3...
Something feels off. Bitcoin is touching incredible new highs, and the entire crypto ecosystem is flourishing in this bullish environment. As NFT market songs, the chorus sounds quite different. Though overall sales are dropping, CryptoPunks – the pixelated godfathers of profile picture NFTs – appear to be moonwalking. Is this...
Those same Nintendo 64-style avatars, once considered the embarrassing vestige of a faded Web3 trend, are back in the news. Sales are up 106%. At a time where NFT volume across the entire market is down, this seems like… counter intuitive. Is this return truly an indication that the future...
We're at a crossroads. India, a nation rightfully proud of its Digital India initiative and the transformative power of UPI, now stares down a very different kind of digital revolution: cryptocurrency and Web3. However, rather than welcoming this moment with jubilation, the vibe is… trepidatious. Is this caution warranted, or...
El Salvador. A tiny nation. A David facing a Goliath. Here, David’s foe is epic-Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), shackled as it is by decades of tradition. At the same time, El Salvador races toward the front of the pack in the cryptocurrency competition. What’s really revolutionary though, is that...
Digital India. It’s a favorite buzzword of the administration, which euphorically invokes it at every opportunity while heralding the nation’s technologically enlightened future. Aadhaar, UPI – these are undeniable successes. What if we’re radically misunderstanding this real digital revolution and it’s not happening from the top down, but rather, it’s...
The SEC just recently traveled to El Salvador to further discuss the creation of a cross-border crypto regulatory sandbox. This latest trip though opens up a litany of bigger questions. Was this an honest attempt to comprehend a country moving toward adoption of digital assets? Or was this simply a...
Dubai. The name alone creates a picture of shimmering skyscrapers, brazen ambition, and today, a budding epicenter of Web3. QuillAudits, one of the top security auditing firms, is throwing a killer series of events from April – May. These events, perfectly-timed around TOKEN2049, will highlight what’s next in blockchain, DeFi,...
Nasdaq is also advocating for the SEC to treat crypto assets as securities. Fine. But what about the artists? What’s more, the creators developing a new ecosystem beyond the corporate-controlled financial system. Are we actually prepared to lose the burgeoning Web3 arts community that’s developed throughout Southeast Asia? When it...
