Jerome Powell talking about stablecoin regulation? Big deal, right? Wrong. It’s a tectonic shift — particularly if you’re listening closely to the rumblings emerging from the art world of Southeast Asia. We’re living through a radical revolution, possibly the most transformative in our lifetimes. It’s a beautiful act of defiance...
(Image: A vibrant collage showcasing diverse Southeast Asian art styles - batik, wayang kulit puppets, contemporary digital art, and traditional weaving patterns)I've been thinking a lot about the future of Web3, and frankly, I'm tired of the Silicon Valley-centric narrative. We continue to hear from the same developers, the same...
Is Web3 finally getting its act together? After years of hype about the decentralized revolution, for many it has been a painful experience that has been mostly clunky, slow and expensive. Now, a startup called Optimum, fresh out of MIT, claims to have cracked a key piece of the puzzle:...
The DAO imploded. Millions vanished. But all I could think was, “Where were the adults?” Not in the ageist sense, but in the sense of seasoned professionals who've seen boom and bust, who understand risk beyond a whitepaper, who know that "move fast and break things" doesn't scale to billions...
Now we’re looking down the gun of a possible recession and the normal players have come out of the woodwork ready to provide answers. Regulation, that old reliable comforter, is once again being dangled as the magic cure for the crypto market. What if, in our hasty desire to regulate,...
A U.S. recession looming? The headlines scream fear, and rightfully so. What if I told you this potential downturn could be the catalyst for something truly transformative, particularly in Southeast Asia? Forget the doomsaying for a moment. Opportunity is knocking for Southeast Asia. This region has the potential not only...
Is this the moment blockchain tech really gives power back to artists in Southeast Asia? We've heard the promises before, haven't we? Decentralization, democratization, freedom! The reality? Too often, it’s been a clunky, expensive, and inaccessible system, particularly for the people who need it the most. Now, picture that world,...
So is Magic Eden actually setting the stage for a more equitable Southeast Asian art world? Or is this some kind of digital land grab under the guise of empowerment? The platform’s features include multi-chain support, sleek UI/UX, and creator tools. On paper, this sounds pretty close to a dream...
OpenSea's decision to embrace Solana feels less like a strategic evolution and more like a desperate attempt to cling to relevance. Let’s face it, the NFT market has kind of tanked. As for Ethereum, still the king but even its crown is starting to look a bit rusty. In other...
This comes as OpenSea’s branching further into the Solana ecosystem, introducing tokens and eventually, NFTs to the platform. We've been here before, remember? This time, they swear it's different. More users, more demand, more liquidity, better cross-chain experience, etc etc… Let’s face it – what’s more important is who actually...
