Okay, let's talk about Polygon. And even better, what Polygon’s new NFT colonialism is good for. We've all seen the headlines: Polygon overtook Ethereum in weekly NFT sales. Big deal, right? Another crypto flash in the pan? Maybe. I would argue that this indicates a deeper truth. It also signals...
Is the art world finally becoming democratized? For too long, white galleries and gatekeepers have decided behind closed doors who gets to be seen, who gets visibility and who gets paid. Now, something is stirring. And it’s happening on Polygon.Polygon overtook Ethereum in weekly NFT sales volume recently. $22.3 million...
The U.S. regulatory landscape is shifting. So what? Why should an artist based in, say, Yangon, even remotely interested in this provision, care? Because this seemingly small amendment opens the door to an exciting new creative future for Southeast Asian artists. It's time to connect the dots.Regulation Isn't a Dirty...
The crypto world is aflutter over a perceived reversal in U.S. regulatory policy. The whispers say, "They're going soft!" This is dangerous talk. Having investigated these financial crimes for many years, I feel like I have seen everything. The one thing regulators are really good at is willful ignorance. Don't...
We're told NFT ticketing is the future. A future of fraud-free live events, artist empowerment, and perhaps even landing that long-coveted front-row seat. Behind the digital glitz and promises of Web3 utopia lurks a harsh reality: Hidden fees are killing the vibe.I get it. The idea is compelling. Picture this—owning...
Southeast Asia pulses with creativity. My favorite part is the magic these artists produce on bustling streets of Bangkok. They bring their buzzing creativity to life by painting the peaceful rice fields of Bali. Too often, their voices are silenced, their chances stifled by a rigged structure that benefits insiders...
Paris Blockchain week (PBW) 2025, hosted at the Carrousel du Louvre, was quite the spectacle. Over 9,600 attendees from 95 countries, a speaker lineup boasting names like Charles Hoskinson and Monica Long, and even a partnership announcement between PSG and Matchain – it all screams global. Let’s face it —...
So, one more “hottest crypto picks” list is going around. Bitcoin's flirting with all-time highs, and everyone's suddenly a blockchain expert again. You may be looking at those big juicy predicted returns – 425%! 7783%! – and getting that all-too-familiar fear of missing out sensation. But hold on a second....
Let's be real. We’re all familiar with these “Top 10” lists, promising insights on the hottest new Web3 projects. But only 22% of these initiatives include metrics to assess innovative impacts on transforming the land of emerging markets. In particular, I’m referring to Southeast Asia, a part of the world...
One year later, another avalanche of buzzwords, wide-eyed entrepreneurs, and venture capital dollars flooding through the halls of the Carrousel du Louvre. Wow, look at that attendance! As the lineup continued with legendary names such as Hoskinson and Long, the PSG alliance with Matchain rang in as a strong step...
