Let’s face it, the NFT space can sometimes be a bit of a digital echo chamber. All hype, no substance. Today we see the Bored Apes, the CryptoPunks and thousands of derivative projects. To be frank, a lot of it just seems all over the place. That’s when you’re totally...
Think of Nandar, a young artist in Myanmar, harnessing her colorful digital art to share narratives of resilience and hope. By utilizing NFTs, she was able to make direct connections with collectors around the world and circumvent the censorship and economic turmoil surrounding her country. Crypto was her lifeline. Now...
Jesse Pollak's retweet. A 20% price jump. Millions in trading volume. Sounds like another Tuesday in crypto, right? Wrong. As artists of Southeast Asia, this is a clarion call. We must act swiftly. ZORA is only the beginning. This is a monumental change in how creators are able to reach...
Southeast Asia’s dynamic art scene is at the forefront of this digital transformation powered by crypto and NFTs. A “light touch” regulatory approach is favored by advocates of a crypto-friendly regulatory framework. It could just as quickly turn that dream into a nightmare for the artists and creators who stand...
Bitcoin had its moment. We all know about the hype, the Lambo dreams, and the fly by night promises of a new decentralized future. Bitcoin’s price has returned to its rollercoaster ride. In reality, something of far greater importance is taking place in Southeast Asia. Put aside dreams of get-rich-quick...
Indeed, Binance recently reached a historic $4.3 billion settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Is the firm today writing the playbook for how to succeed in the world of crypto? And if so, who really benefits? Otherwise, Richard Teng, CEO of Binance Asia, extending praise to the United...
(Image: A vibrant collage showcasing diverse Southeast Asian art styles - batik, wayang kulit puppets, contemporary digital art, and traditional weaving patterns)I've been thinking a lot about the future of Web3, and frankly, I'm tired of the Silicon Valley-centric narrative. We continue to hear from the same developers, the same...
Is this the moment blockchain tech really gives power back to artists in Southeast Asia? We've heard the promises before, haven't we? Decentralization, democratization, freedom! The reality? Too often, it’s been a clunky, expensive, and inaccessible system, particularly for the people who need it the most. Now, picture that world,...
