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Pump.fun's $4B Dream: Innovation or Just Another Crypto Casino?

Four billion dollars? For meme coins? That’s the speculative valuation Pump.fun is going after with its proposed launch of their own PUMP token. It makes you stop and ask: Are we witnessing the democratization of finance, or just the gamification of speculation on a grand, potentially dangerous, scale?$4B Valuation Seriously?...

US Crypto Bill a Mistake? Why Global Rules Are Needed Now More Than Ever

The US GENIUS Act. Sounds impressive, right? A big, likely commendable, step forward in the Wild West of crypto regulation, to finally tame the stablecoin beast. But what if this “brilliant” move ends up spawning a global regulatory nightmare? Now that’s something to chew on! But what if, in its...

GENIUS Act: Why US Crypto Regulation Risks Crushing Southeast Asia's Innovation

The US GENIUS Act. Sounds impressive, right? Stablecoin regulation, consumer protection—all noble goals. But what if I told you this seemingly domestic piece of legislation could inadvertently stifle the vibrant, burgeoning crypto scene in Southeast Asia, effectively silencing a chorus of forgotten voices?There’s a tendency in our thinking to believe...

Pump.fun's PUMP Coin: Savior of Solana DeFi or Ultimate Cash Grab?

Is Pump.fun about to jump the shark with its own token? Or is this all a shrewd ploy to go legit with a platform originally designed for meme coin madness?Pump.fun exploded onto the Solana ecosystem like a DeFi supernova, allowing anyone—seriously, anyone—to create their own crypto in seconds. No coding...

Beyond the List: Why Web3's 'Women's Lists' Actually Hinder True Equality

Let's be real. We were all impressed by the CoinDesk and Proof of Talk’s Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI list. Kudos to those women, truly. Nkiru Uwaje, Yasmina Kazitani, Daniela Amodei, Gracy Chen… there’s no doubt about it—their accomplishments simply speak for themselves. Are these lists truly protecting...

Nexus Mods' Monetization U-Turn: A Win for Gamers or a Delay?

The announcement of the sale of Nexus Mods to this Chosen thing has hit the community like a badly compressed paid mod. The first announcement—total secrecy. Strike one. The premature and vague retraction from “Foledinho” regarding not selling mods… oh wait? Strike two. If you see the “Gaming Startup Monetization...