Tag: collectibles

NFTs Aren't Dead, They're Just **Becoming More Southeast Asian**

NFTs Aren't Dead, They're Just **Becoming More Southeast Asian**

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Wait, the NFT market crashed last week? Big deal. Headlines are screaming "NFTs are dead!" Again. Been there, heard that. To be frank, it seems like the Western crypto echo chamber just enjoys proclaiming the death of NFTs every other Tuesday. Let me tell you something: they're not dead. They’re...

NFTs: Revolution or Hype? Unpacking the Promises and Perils

NFTs: Revolution or Hype? Unpacking the Promises and Perils

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Are NFTs really the future of digital ownership, or just another passing fad? Let's cut through the noise. You’ve read the hype, read the news, perhaps even started to wade in yourself. But before you bet the farm on blockchain art, let’s face it.Too Good To Be True?NFTs promised to...

NFTs Are Not Dead: 3 Reasons Why They'll Dominate the Next Wave

NFTs Are Not Dead: 3 Reasons Why They'll Dominate the Next Wave

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Let’s be honest, the political climate in the crypto sector seems like one huge meme making machine. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Pepe – they’re all dogs fighting for dogecoin’s throne, inflamed by nothing but speculative fever. NFTs certainly seem like the fad that’s already become a memory this far out. They...

Beyond the Hype Will Labubu's Fate Expose Speculative Art?

Beyond the Hype Will Labubu's Fate Expose Speculative Art?

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We’ve all seen it. The frenzy. The lines. The resale prices. Labubu, that already adorable, already creepy little elf-like freak, has made himself a huge and pretty well-deserved success. Are we seeing a true moment in culture, or a strategic bait and switch doomsday device ready to self-destruct? Labubu’s trajectory...

CryptoPunk #5051 Changes Hands for 128.15 ETH

CryptoPunk #5051 Changes Hands for 128.15 ETH

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CryptoPunk #5051, a singular NFT from the iconic CryptoPunks collection, just recently sold for 128.15 ETH. This sale represents approximately IDR 6.4 billion. This pioneering transaction, completed just about 13 hours ago, represents one of the largest exchanges in the nascent digital art market. This ongoing sale underlines the continuing...

CryptoPunks Aren't Dead, They're Evolving: Here's Why

CryptoPunks Aren't Dead, They're Evolving: Here's Why

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So, you think CryptoPunks are so 2021? That they’ve been shoved out to the digital dustbin, replaced by newer, shinier NFTs? Think again. As someone deeply embedded in the Southeast Asian crypto space, I'm here to tell you that CryptoPunks aren't dead, they're evolving – and in ways you probably...

Top NFT Sales This Week: CryptoPunks Dominate the Charts!

Top NFT Sales This Week: CryptoPunks Dominate the Charts!

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Further, this week the entire NFT market has been reignited with fury, with CryptoPunks leading the way on notable sales. Here’s what DeliciousNFT.com learned about what makes these iconic digital collectibles so desirable and valuable. Marcin Kowalczyk, a blockchain regulatory analyst and writer, examines why CryptoPunks continue to command such...

Pudgy Penguins Hit the Racetrack: A NASCAR Partnership!

Pudgy Penguins Hit the Racetrack: A NASCAR Partnership!

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Pudgy Penguins, the third-most traded NFT collection of 2023 and emerging merchandise brand, just revealed a head-scratching partnership with NASCAR. The big announcement exploded onto X in a flashy, viral post. It featured a trailer of the company’s mascot, Pudgy, while he trains and races through an exhilarating race. The...

ToiletDust NFT Drop: Is This the Next Big Thing on Sui?

ToiletDust NFT Drop: Is This the Next Big Thing on Sui?

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Yet, even in an NFT world full of weird and unique projects, ToiletDust has made jaws drop. This project is only possible on the Sui blockchain. It combines a satirical meme with a real-world philanthropic, community-driven purpose, creating an entirely distinct path in the crowded NFT marketplace. But maybe ToiletDust...

ToiletDust NFT: Genius Satire or Just Another Crypto Crap?

ToiletDust NFT: Genius Satire or Just Another Crypto Crap?

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The crypto world is a wild west, a digital frontier where fortunes are made and lost faster than you can say "rug pull." Amidst the meme coins and pixelated apes, a new contender has emerged: ToiletDust. Yes, you read that right. ToiletDust, a groundbreaking NFT ecosystem, has officially launched 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....