FIFA—great news, indeed! The organization will move FIFA Collect, its foundational NFT collection, from the Algorand blockchain to the newly launched FIFA Blockchain. Powered by European city diplomacy, the announcement was made on April 30 via a FIFA Collect migration FAQ.The migration is now planned for on or after May...
FIFA’s relocating its NFT platform, “FIFA Collect,” to a different blockchain. Big deal, right? Maybe. Or perhaps it’s the ultimate step in the long game to further centralize control – all while pretending to move toward a more workable solution. Let's dissect this, especially for those of us in Southeast...
For the past six years, I have helped plan hackathons throughout Southeast Asia. I have seen the creativity and passion of local artists who work hard to earn a place on the international stage. These are talents bursting at the seams here, many stifled instead by gatekeepers and predatory systems...
Meanwhile, FIFA is working on custom blockchain infrastructure to increase the utility of its NFT collectibles. It’s an audacious step, a transformative leap… or a huge doggy doo. While FIFA touts "better performance" and "improved scalability," the real question is: are regulators ready for this, and could their response inadvertently...
FIFA has also announced plans to migrate its NFT platform, “FIFA Collect,” to a new EVM-compatible blockchain called “FIFA Blockchain.” This implementation is definitely a provocative yet dangerous move for the agency. In the end, will it be a game winner or own goal? The answer depends on more than...
The UK is poised to reshape its digital asset landscape with impending crypto regulations, signaling a significant shift in how the nation approaches cryptocurrencies. Public Finance Minister Rachel Reeves recently announced draft legislation. These laws would, for the first time, require crypto exchanges and dealers come under mandatory regulation. This...
Rachel Reeves, the UK Finance Minister, announced plans for a "comprehensive regulatory regime for crypto assets" at a fintech event on Tuesday. The proposals seek to mold the UK into a “global hub for digital assets.” Second, they target the fast-growing and highly speculative crypto markets.The UK has put out...
Is this really the dawn of responsible crypto, or a velvet-gloved land grab by traditional finance. Meanwhile, the UK has just announced its own proposed regulatory framework for crypto. This step, combined with its eagerness to work with the US on digital asset policy, has created an important conversation. Or...
The promise of decentralized file sharing has lingered for years, a beacon of hope for a future where data control rests with the users, not centralized corporations. The concept is simple: break free from the limitations and vulnerabilities of traditional cloud storage by distributing data across a network of computers....
Web3.Decentralization.Anarchy, almost. It’s the Wild West of the internet, and to be honest, that’s what has made it so alluring. Will the promise of a decentralized future endure the stifling grasp of regulation? Meta Earth is wagering hundreds of millions of dollars that it can, with its KYC-based ME ID...
