The art world—as it exists today—for far too long, has been a gilded cage. Curators, galleries and rich patrons—gatekeepers every one. Southeast Asia as a whole is teeming with artistic talent that just isn’t exposed or recognized on the world stage. An incredible transformation is underway in this dynamic community....
Okay, let's be real. For too long, the crypto narrative has been captured by Wall Street bros obsessing over lambos and moonshots. Something fundamental is shifting. Even the fortune teller, Ki Young Ju, is willing to concede that his previous forecasts missed the mark. Why? Simply put, Bitcoin is much...
The excitement surrounding this DOOD token launch is palpable. Airdrops, exchange listings, NFT sales through the roof – it’s just crazy. Beyond the surface-level hype, a more profound question lingers: Can this token genuinely empower Southeast Asian NFT artists?Bridging the Digital Divide NowCulturally, Southeast Asia is a fascinating mix of...
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele took a massive swing, didn't he? Making Bitcoin legal tender. The war torn apart, as the world watched—some cheering that spreading of democracy, and others clutching their pearls. This development should be a cautionary tale for emerging economies. Artists in Southeast Asia, especially, are having...
Web3. The exhilarating, intoxicating vision of a decentralized utopia, liberated from the iron grip of Big Tech and brimming with possibility. Let's be honest, right now it feels more like the Wild West – a chaotic landscape riddled with scams, rug pulls, and a general sense that you're constantly one...
Southeast Asia is hot on Web3 opportunities, right? For the amazing artists in this region, the path isn't exactly paved with gold-plated NFTs. We're talking about creators facing real hurdles: limited access to secure data storage, struggling to get fairly paid for their work, and constantly worrying about privacy. It’s...
Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, have emerged as a focal point in Washington's evolving approach to digital assets. These are central bank digital currencies, which feature the speed and accessibility of crypto. They remove the price instability that comes with assets such as Bitcoin, which makes them suited...
Paris Blockchain week (PBW) 2025, hosted at the Carrousel du Louvre, was quite the spectacle. Over 9,600 attendees from 95 countries, a speaker lineup boasting names like Charles Hoskinson and Monica Long, and even a partnership announcement between PSG and Matchain – it all screams global. Let’s face it —...
The NFT space is buzzing, isn't it? We have all followed the NFT hype, the NFT crashes, the Bored Apes selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars (and then crashing). If we’re honest, the present NFT narrative is extremely Western-focused. It’s time we looked East, as Southeast Asia is set...
May. The month for flowers to bloom, and possibly Bitcoin too. The buzz is undeniable: halving events, ETF inflows, even whispers of Bitcoin as the new digital gold. While Wall Street salivates over potential riches, a critical question lingers: Who really benefits from this boom? Worse, are we not opening...
