Commentary

Trump's Tariff Loophole: Is Crypto's Market Surge a False Dawn?

Trump's Tariff Loophole: Is Crypto's Market Surge a False Dawn?

We're seeing green across the crypto board. Bitcoin's flirting with all-time highs, altcoins are pumping, and everyone's talking about the next bull run. It’s no wonder, then, that articles are flooding the internet promoting projects like Chainlink, VeChain and even newer entrants like Qubetics, promising investors outrageous ROI. But hold...

Binance Helping Nations? Why This Could Unleash Artists' Untapped Power

Binance Helping Nations? Why This Could Unleash Artists' Untapped Power

Binance advising nations on crypto regulations? It's as ominous as it sounds. It almost sounds like a concept pulled directly from a dystopian sci-fi novel. Underneath this unlikely partnership’s surface is a potential radical change, particularly for creatives from the global south. Forget the traditional art world with its stuffy...

Qubetics: Southeast Asia's Artists' Web3 Gateway or Just Hype?

Qubetics: Southeast Asia's Artists' Web3 Gateway or Just Hype?

Could this be the breakthrough that Southeast Asian artists have long deserved? Or like another shiny object taking our attention away from the actual systemic issues.The crypto ecosystem can be a tornado of promises. With its cutting-edge interoperability technology and audacious ROI estimates, Qubetics is the new kid on the...

77-Bit's Free NFTs: A Gateway Drug to Web3 for Southeast Asian Artists?

77-Bit's Free NFTs: A Gateway Drug to Web3 for Southeast Asian Artists?

77-Bit's beta numbers are impressive, no doubt. High retention, heavy in-game spending – it means they are getting something right with this “fun-first” ideology. The completely free NFT mint for beta testers? Genius. Let's zoom out. Nevermind the Bitman/Plumbro rarity tiers for a moment. What if this seemingly minor occurrence...

77-Bit's Beta NFTs: A Glimmer of Hope or Web3's Next Regulatory Headache?

77-Bit's Beta NFTs: A Glimmer of Hope or Web3's Next Regulatory Headache?

77-Bit's beta numbers are undeniably impressive. 94% Day 1 retention? That’s around the clock — that’s unheard of in most games, much less a Web3 title. The near half-a-million dollars spent on in-game purchases without a tokenized economy screams one thing: people are actually enjoying the game. And that, my...

Trump's Crypto Empire A Ticking Time Bomb For US Regulations?

Trump's Crypto Empire A Ticking Time Bomb For US Regulations?

The headlines shriek with glee at the thought of Trump’s crypto-loving underbelly, building a cryptocurrency portfolio and releasing NFT collections. Beyond the glitz and the "digital trading cards," a more insidious threat lurks: the potential decimation of already fragile US financial regulations. Do we truly want to gamble our country’s...

Is Trump's Crypto Play Exploiting Southeast Asian Artists?

Is Trump's Crypto Play Exploiting Southeast Asian Artists?

Donald Trump, who was once crypto’s most vocal opponent, is busy creating what some are dubbing a crypto empire. NFTs and DeFi projects such as WLFI, stablecoins, and even Bitcoin mining – it’s the new normal. And while headlines focus on millions made, potential conflicts of interest, and regulatory concerns,...

Crypto's Southeast Asia Moment? Why This SEC Pause Matters Globally

Crypto's Southeast Asia Moment? Why This SEC Pause Matters Globally

The SEC's recent pause in its legal battles, particularly that Kentucky case involving 18 state attorneys general, might seem like a US-centric event. But believe me, it sends out ripples much farther than United States shores – especially to Southeast Asia. It goes far beyond just regulatory turf wars; it’s...

Is the SEC's Crypto Crackdown Finally Crumbling? Here's What's Next

Is the SEC's Crypto Crackdown Finally Crumbling? Here's What's Next

The news out of Kentucky runs far deeper than a procedural pause. The lawsuit, which was brought by a bipartisan coalition of 18 state attorneys general, had been temporarily halted by a federal judge under the SEC’s motion. Ostensibly, it’s a temporary pause to test the waters. Stop the litigation,...

Crypto Regulation: Will AG James' Push Crush Southeast Asian Artists?

Crypto Regulation: Will AG James' Push Crush Southeast Asian Artists?

I get it. Headlines scream at us about billions in losses to crypto scams. Celsius ripped off thousands, including New Yorkers. But I can't shake this feeling: are we about to throw the baby out with the bathwater? And even more importantly, aren’t we ignoring whose baby it is in...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...

Civitas Adopts Immutable Passport for Gas-Free Gameplay

Welcome to Civitas, an exciting new digital universe where players create and lead their own city-states. To make that experience all the more seamless, they’ve recently added Immutable Passport. This transition allows players to shape their civilization's future using augmented reality (AR), on-chain tools, and subDAOs without incurring gas costs....

Kazakhstan's Solana Zone: Web3 Oasis or Regulatory Mirage?

Kazakhstan is taking an ambitious step in the global Web3 race with its new Solana Economic Zone (SEZ). The SEZ is a controlled experimentation space. It seeks to establish a fertile environment for real-world crypto adoption and incubate new Web3 projects. The initiative is intended to mirror the success of...

Kazakhstan Launches Solana Economic Zone to Spur Web3 Innovation

Kazakhstan, officially registered as an SEZ the Solana Economic Zone Kazakhstan (SEZ KZ) in Astana. This is a major move towards encouraging the development of Web3 throughout Central Asia. The new zone, which is blockchain-driven, is the first of its kind in the region. The Solana Foundation jointly developed it...