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NFTs Revolutionize Art Ownership, Empowering Creators in the Digital Age

NFTs Revolutionize Art Ownership, Empowering Creators in the Digital Age

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The non-fungible token (NFT) craze is changing the landscape for digital artists. They provide artists with a new innovative tool for expression, and collectors are treated to unique forms of work to collect. NFTs make it possible for digital artworks to become distinct, ownable assets. Notably, they address the ongoing...

NFTs: Revolutionizing Art or Overhyped Trend? The Real Impact

NFTs: Revolutionizing Art or Overhyped Trend? The Real Impact

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The art world has long been centralized around gatekeeping elite galleries, powerful institutions and big name curators. It’s an unfortunate environment because it creates major hurdles for the artists who are trying to get heard. This entrenched network skews who rises to the top, pushing some of the most creative...

NFTs Are More Than JPEGs Here's Why Regulators Should Care

NFTs Are More Than JPEGs Here's Why Regulators Should Care

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Let's be blunt: the "expensive JPEG" narrative surrounding NFTs is not only tired, it's dangerous. This oversimplification is extremely misleading. It clouds the profound impacts this technology has on our concept of digital ownership, creator economies, and our future with artificial intelligence. Honestly, for that reason, regulators must get alert...

Beyond the Hype: Why Doodles' Rally and Rising NFT Sales Mask a Deeper Problem

Beyond the Hype: Why Doodles' Rally and Rising NFT Sales Mask a Deeper Problem

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The headlines scream recovery. NFT sales are up! Doodles are mooning! Bitcoin to $103k?! Before you jump back into the digital deep end, let's pull back the curtain and examine what's really going on. It’s because, frankly, those shiny numbers are covering up a very worrisome trend.Fewer Players, Bigger Wallets,...

Nanamori's Moriusa Enters NFT Space After April Mint

Nanamori's Moriusa Enters NFT Space After April Mint

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Moriusa, the laid-back purple rabbit character celebrated for its playful expressions, cheerful animations, and original music, has officially entered the NFT space. Nanamori started Moriusa, STPR Inc., runs it. From interactive LINE sticker packs to delightful YouTube videos—especially a series of original music videos that I know you want to...

NFT Apocalypse? 19,000 Images Vanish! What It Means For You

NFT Apocalypse? 19,000 Images Vanish! What It Means For You

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We believe that the NFT world received a rude awakening in the form of what centralized storage can do. At least 19,000 images associated with the Clone X NFT collection disappeared into thin air. An abrupt change in Cloudflare’s service plan led to this crisis. It exposed a critical vulnerability...

CryptoPunks Surge: A Glimmer of Hope for Emerging Artists?

CryptoPunks Surge: A Glimmer of Hope for Emerging Artists?

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Those same Nintendo 64-style avatars, once considered the embarrassing vestige of a faded Web3 trend, are back in the news. Sales are up 106%. At a time where NFT volume across the entire market is down, this seems like… counter intuitive. Is this return truly an indication that the future...

NFT Art Renaissance: Where to Discover Digital Masterpieces in 2025

NFT Art Renaissance: Where to Discover Digital Masterpieces in 2025

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The NFT art world has had quite the roller coaster ride lately. What was once perceived as a speculative crypto fad is now solidifying its place as a legitimate form of artistic expression. In 2025, the ecological system for finding and curating premier NFT art is even more sophisticated and...

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...

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...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....