Web3 Projects

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

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...

Kazakhstan Launches Solana Economic Zone to Spur Web3 Innovation

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...

Kazakhstan Unveils Central Asia's First Solana Economic Zone

Kazakhstan Unveils Central Asia's First Solana Economic Zone

Kazakhstan has officially launched the Solana Economic Zone Kazakhstan (SEZ KZ), marking a significant milestone as Central Asia's first blockchain-powered economic zone. The Solana Foundation and Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry are joining forces. They made this great announcement during the EXPO in Astana. SEZ KZ...

Dr. Anosh Ahmed Spearheads Chicago Crypto Innovation Hub Amidst Federal Support

Dr. Anosh Ahmed Spearheads Chicago Crypto Innovation Hub Amidst Federal Support

The Chicago-based entrepreneur and physician Dr. Anosh Ahmed is poised to do just that. To do this, he’s transforming a long-vacant 100,000-square-foot warehouse on Chicago’s West Side into a state-of-the-art cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation center. The community-led project centers on creating economic opportunities for the city’s historically underserved communities. This...

Hedera and The Binary Holdings Launch Blockchain Initiative Across Southeast Asia

Hedera and The Binary Holdings Launch Blockchain Initiative Across Southeast Asia

In collaboration with The Binary Holdings, Hedera has rolled out the engagement platform, a blockchain-based engagement platform, throughout Southeast Asia. This experimental initiative bridges blockchain technology with traditional, mainstream telecom platforms. It opens tremendous opportunities throughout the industry and user community in the state. The technology is embedded natively into...

Bubblemaps Boosts TON Blockchain Transparency with New Integration

Bubblemaps Boosts TON Blockchain Transparency with New Integration

The Open Network (TON) blockchain, was supported by the messaging platform Telegram. It now features even more transparency with a new integration with Bubblemaps. Together, TON and Looker Studio have opened the door to real-time visual analytics for the TON ecosystem—one quantum leap towards greater on-chain visibility. Users can visualize...

CoinDesk Celebrates Top Women in Web3 and AI, Highlighting Inclusion and Innovation

CoinDesk Celebrates Top Women in Web3 and AI, Highlighting Inclusion and Innovation

Just two months ago, CoinDesk celebrated the Top 50 Women in Web3 and AI. These awesome women aren’t just doing amazing things today, they’re developing the work that will redefine tomorrow’s tech. BIT’s The Top 100 list is designed to recognize the leaders, innovators, and visionaries who are propelling the...

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...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

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...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

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...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...