Southeast Asian artists today are working at an unprecedented level. They’re making amazing art, breaking new creative ground, and developing audiences deep in the time zones most conducive to TikTok virality. Behind the vibrant colors and captivating melodies lies a frustrating reality: getting paid is a nightmare. Legacy banking channels...
The HODL Summit in Dubai, which promises to be a glittering crypto innovation show, is right around the corner. Five thousand of the world’s leaders, investors and innovators are all scheduled to converge on Madinat Jumeirah. DeFi, tokenization, AI-powered blockchain – the buzzwords are cacophonous. A crucial question lingers: Will...
Dubai in May. Sun, sand, and… stablecoins? It’s time for the 30th HODL Summit, where we’ll get a preview of the future of DeFi, tokenization, and AI-powered blockchains. Like a swarm of colorful butterflies, five thousand leaders, innovators, and investors will fly into Madinat Jumeirah. But while the champagne might...
Emarat dipping its toes into crypto payments? Bold move. It's easy to get caught up in the "future of finance" hype, especially given the UAE's ambition to be a digital asset hub. But hold on just a minute there, partner. Though providing the option to buy petrol with Bitcoin may...
I’ve experienced the full force of this creativity myself on the ground in Southeast Asia. Too frequently, that promise is stifled by the overwhelming task of traversing the Web3 space. Imagine onboarding new users, fighting off a constant stream of spam, and offering round-the-clock community support. It's exhausting, and it's...
Unstaked, which is currently teasing investors with a $0.007994 presale price tag, could be building the next piece of Web3 infrastructure that everyone needs. Or have we just seen another crypto marketing masterclass unfold in real-time. This complicated, cumbersomely contrived strategy sure looks tailored to part energetic investors from their...
Okay, let's be real. For too long, the crypto narrative has been captured by Wall Street bros obsessing over lambos and moonshots. Something fundamental is shifting. Even the fortune teller, Ki Young Ju, is willing to concede that his previous forecasts missed the mark. Why? Simply put, Bitcoin is much...
The excitement surrounding this DOOD token launch is palpable. Airdrops, exchange listings, NFT sales through the roof – it’s just crazy. Beyond the surface-level hype, a more profound question lingers: Can this token genuinely empower Southeast Asian NFT artists?Bridging the Digital Divide NowCulturally, Southeast Asia is a fascinating mix of...
Ki Young Ju admitting he was wrong? Good. Humility is rare in crypto. His reason is a glimpse into what is a radically different Bitcoin market, courtesy of TradFi. This welcome shift should spark more than guarded optimism. It should spark fear.For decades, I’ve been exploring the dark underbelly of...
The Doodles NFT market is buzzing. As a result, sales have leapt and trading volume is through the roof. Understandably, everyone is scrambling to register for the DOOD token airdrop ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline. Binance, KuCoin, OKX – they’re all queuing up to list it. Sounds like...
