Tag: asia

Stablecoin Regulation: Why Asia's Creative Economy Needs Hong Kong's Approach

Stablecoin Regulation: Why Asia's Creative Economy Needs Hong Kong's Approach

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The West needs to lose that view of superiority when it comes to crypto regulation. Does an “all of the above” blanket approach ever cut it, particularly for Southeast Asia’s colorful, evolving, expanding creative economies? I don't think so. In fact, I know it doesn't. If we are serious about...

Trump's USD1 Stablecoin: Asia's Embrace, EU's Loss?

Trump's USD1 Stablecoin: Asia's Embrace, EU's Loss?

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Southeast Asia's crypto scene is buzzing. Now picture those same creative marketplaces in the Philippines, vibrant hubs of digital art NFTs being exchanged through crypto. Imagine Vietnamese Gen Z individuals using cryptocurrency to take advantage of international investment opportunities or Indonesian entrepreneurs funding their businesses through DeFi loans. It’s a...

NFT Ticketing Market Sees Rapid Growth in Asia and North America

NFT Ticketing Market Sees Rapid Growth in Asia and North America

• NFT Drops

The NFT ticketing market is hot, hot, hot! As a result, nations including India, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore and the Philippines are at the forefront of this thrilling movement. A wave of new NFT fans fuels this boom. The highly competitive and ever-changing scene of music festivals and sports championships makes...

Lisk's Asia Move: Will Telco Integration Democratize Web3 or Just Centralize It?

Lisk's Asia Move: Will Telco Integration Democratize Web3 or Just Centralize It?

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Lisk is just getting started in Asia! They have teamed up with The Binary Holdings (TBH) to incorporate their dApps into telco apps across Indonesia and the Philippines. On the surface, it sounds fantastic: 169 million potential users, seamless onboarding, and a chance to bring Web3 to the masses. TBH...

Lisk's 169M User Play: Asia's Artists Finally Get a Web3 Stage?

Lisk's 169M User Play: Asia's Artists Finally Get a Web3 Stage?

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This isn’t just another crypto partnership announcement. This is about giving a voice to the forgotten – the artists of Southeast Asia struggling to break through the noise and build sustainable careers. Lisk is taking an ambitious step with The Binary Holdings (TBH). This exciting partnership would potentially expand access...

Lisk Taps Into 169M Users: Web3 Goes Mainstream in Asia!

Lisk Taps Into 169M Users: Web3 Goes Mainstream in Asia!

• Facts

Lisk is taking a big step to bring Web3 to the masses in Southeast Asia. In order for them to do this, they have created a strategic partnership with The Binary Holdings. This partnership will make Web3 onboarding possible for millions by bringing decentralized applications (dApps) natively into the telecom...

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....