Tag: blockchain

Game of Silks NFT Lawsuit: A Chance to Fix Web3's Wild West?

Game of Silks NFT Lawsuit: A Chance to Fix Web3's Wild West?

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The Game of Silks lawsuit… …it’s NOT just another headline in the crypto news cycle. That’s a warning sign. This speaks to a more broadly toxic culture that has unfortunately pervaded the Web3 space for far too long. We’re not just talking about arbitrary lines on maps — we’re talking...

Trump Eyes Crypto Gaming with Real Estate-Themed Venture

Trump Eyes Crypto Gaming with Real Estate-Themed Venture

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Even more speculatively, former President Donald Trump appears to be getting ready to release his own crypto video game based on real estate. This new initiative will contribute to his family’s growing portfolio of crypto businesses. According to sources close to the situation who spoke on background with Fortune, the...

Powell's Crypto Nod Southeast Asia's Artists Get A Chance Or Just More Control?

Powell's Crypto Nod Southeast Asia's Artists Get A Chance Or Just More Control?

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Meet Anya, a young Balinese painter who barely scrapes a living by selling her elaborate paintings to visiting tourists. The galleries snatch up the majority of their earnings and online, just like everywhere else, is flooded with inexpensive, mass-produced prints. Then she discovers NFTs. And all of a sudden, she...

HODL 2025 Dubai: Unveiling Web3's Future (May 14-15)

HODL 2025 Dubai: Unveiling Web3's Future (May 14-15)

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The Web3 ecosystem changes every day, and keeping pace is as much about getting into the weeds as we can on day one. It requires deep dives, strategic networking, and actionable insights. HODL 2025, scheduled for this upcoming May 14th and 15th in Dubai, should do just that. This isn't...

Trump's Crypto Game Southeast Asia's Next Big Opportunity?

Trump's Crypto Game Southeast Asia's Next Big Opportunity?

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Okay, I know what you're thinking: Trump, crypto, and Southeast Asia in the same sentence? That seems like a mix poised for catastrophe… or perhaps something really cool. Cut the politics for a second and focus on the opportunity, because that’s where the real limitless potential lies.Southeast Asia Needs Creative...

SoundMoney: Will Blockchain Finally Fix Music Streaming?

SoundMoney: Will Blockchain Finally Fix Music Streaming?

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To be sure, the music industry has experienced its fair share of disruption. It’s always been a progression in the way that people consume music as the years go by. We’ve moved from vinyl to CDs, adopted digital downloads and are now well into the era of streaming supremacy. Despite...

SoundMoney Protocol: Savior or Just Another Web3 Pipe Dream?

SoundMoney Protocol: Savior or Just Another Web3 Pipe Dream?

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SoundMoney Protocol promises a revolution: artists finally getting their fair share, fans directly supporting the music they love, and a transparent, decentralized music industry. It's a beautiful vision. Amidst the frenzy and glamour of the Web3 bubble, can good intentions make a sustainable difference? Or will this become yet another,...

HODL 2025: Will Dubai's Web3 Boom Empower Southeast Asia's Artists?

HODL 2025: Will Dubai's Web3 Boom Empower Southeast Asia's Artists?

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Southeast Asia is a hotbed of creativity. From the intricate batik art of Indonesia to the vibrant street art of Malaysia, the region pulses with artistic talent. How many of these artists—aside from the obvious handful of acts out of Africa—have really made it on a global level? How many...

Is Dubai's HODL 2025 a Blockchain Oasis or Mirage?

Is Dubai's HODL 2025 a Blockchain Oasis or Mirage?

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Dubai. The very mention of the name evokes visions of glimmering glass towers, limitless aspiration, and today, an explosive crypto ecosystem. HODL 2025, formerly known as the World Blockchain Summit, will take a lead role. It’s shaping up to be an incredible display of innovation, deal-making and the future of...

ProCap's Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

ProCap’s billion-dollar Bitcoin play, made possible by taking the company public through a SPAC merger with Columbus Circle Capital, is nothing if not audacious. It's a statement. A great big middle finger, I suppose, to the established financial universe. Anthony Pompaliano, Bitcoin bull and crypto entrepreneur. He is taking a...

5 Ways MiCA Fuels Europe's Crypto Art Boom While US Stalls

Let’s face it, the crypto art world is booming. It’s a great sign that digital artists are getting their long-overdue recognition. They are establishing tangible careers, reaching audiences across the world in ways we could have never fathomed just years ago. Here's the thing: that explosion is happening much faster...

Crypto Confidence Scams: $225M Seized! Are You at Risk?

The crypto space is teeming with both innovation and opportunity. It obscures terrible risks, chief among them being confidence scams. Just last week, the U.S. government seized another $225 million in cryptocurrency. This is the largest-ever seizure of funds stolen through so-called “pig butchering” scams. In this article, we’ll look...

Trump's Crypto Promises Ring Hollow As MiCA Steals The Show

Donald Trump speeding into the crypto lane now has all the makings of a not-so-subtle, last ditch effort to grab votes. He's saying all the right things, promising a crypto-friendly environment, but forgive me if I don't exactly rush out to buy a "Trump Coin" just yet. Words are cheap....

Coinbase Goes EU-Wide: MiCA License Secured in Luxembourg!

Coinbase has received an official Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This pivotal move allows the cryptocurrency exchange to extend its services across all 27 member states of the European Union, potentially reaching a market of 450 million people. This license puts...

Europe's Crypto Crown: MiCA Fuels Boom as US Regulation Stalls

The global landscape of cryptocurrency regulation is rapidly evolving, with Europe emerging as a frontrunner thanks to its comprehensive Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. While the U.S. grapples with regulatory uncertainty, MiCA offers crypto businesses and investors a clear, unified pathway forward, potentially sparking a boom in the European crypto...