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Crypto's Southeast Asia Opportunity Compliance Opens Doors for Artists

Crypto's Southeast Asia Opportunity Compliance Opens Doors for Artists

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The U.S. regulatory landscape is shifting. So what? Why should an artist based in, say, Yangon, even remotely interested in this provision, care? Because this seemingly small amendment opens the door to an exciting new creative future for Southeast Asian artists. It's time to connect the dots.Regulation Isn't a Dirty...

US Shifts Stance on Crypto Regulation, Signaling Support for Innovation and Compliance

US Shifts Stance on Crypto Regulation, Signaling Support for Innovation and Compliance

• Regulation

While we’re on the topic of enforcement, the U.S. government is changing its approach to all-out crypto enforcement. Now, it’s taking a more nuanced, pragmatic approach to regulating blockchain technology. This move shows good bipartisan intent to support both compliance and innovation in the growing digital asset space. If enacted,...

5 Crypto Compliance Myths Debunked New Rules Aren't a Free Pass

5 Crypto Compliance Myths Debunked New Rules Aren't a Free Pass

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The crypto world is aflutter over a perceived reversal in U.S. regulatory policy. The whispers say, "They're going soft!" This is dangerous talk. Having investigated these financial crimes for many years, I feel like I have seen everything. The one thing regulators are really good at is willful ignorance. Don't...

Crypto's Regulatory Reset: Is it Really a Free Pass?

Crypto's Regulatory Reset: Is it Really a Free Pass?

• Facts

The world of cryptocurrency is changing rapidly, and the regulatory environment is no different. Recent developments suggest that we may be entering a new phase in crypto governance. Many of us in the shippers’ camp still believe a “regulatory reset” is coming. Does this mean a reclamation get-out-of-jail-free card for...

10 Crypto Picks Igniting the Blockchain Scene: What You Need to Know

10 Crypto Picks Igniting the Blockchain Scene: What You Need to Know

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The cryptocurrency market is tremendously fluid, with new projects and technologies entering the ecosystem almost weekly. With so many new promising cryptocurrencies emerging, it can be hard to know which ones are worth investing in for the long haul. Marcin Kowalczyk, a blockchain regulatory analyst, uses user-focused reviews with legal...

The Crypto Revolution's Dirty Secret: Are These 'Hottest Picks' Ethical?

The Crypto Revolution's Dirty Secret: Are These 'Hottest Picks' Ethical?

• Commentary

So, one more “hottest crypto picks” list is going around. Bitcoin's flirting with all-time highs, and everyone's suddenly a blockchain expert again. You may be looking at those big juicy predicted returns – 425%! 7783%! – and getting that all-too-familiar fear of missing out sensation. But hold on a second....

PBW 2025: PSG's Web3 Play & 9,600 Crypto Leaders Converge

PBW 2025: PSG's Web3 Play & 9,600 Crypto Leaders Converge

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Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025 drew 9,600 crypto enthusiasts and industry leaders, but one partnership stood out for its potential to reshape fan engagement: Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) collaboration with Matchain. This partnership is one of the biggest steps yet toward fully bringing Web3 technologies into the world of sports. This...

Paris Blockchain Week's Dirty Secret No One Wants to Admit

Paris Blockchain Week's Dirty Secret No One Wants to Admit

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One year later, another avalanche of buzzwords, wide-eyed entrepreneurs, and venture capital dollars flooding through the halls of the Carrousel du Louvre. Wow, look at that attendance! As the lineup continued with legendary names such as Hoskinson and Long, the PSG alliance with Matchain rang in as a strong step...

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: A Chilling Effect on Web3 Parody?

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: A Chilling Effect on Web3 Parody?

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Yuga Labs wants $400,000 from Pauly0x. That's the headline. But the story behind that number is tremendously sobering. That’s dangerous both for those who care about free expression and the future of Web3 itself. This is not just a critique of Bored Apes but a critique of the underlying power...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

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...

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...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

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...

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...

Civitas' Immutable Leap: A Win for Emerging Artists in Web3?

I think back to visiting a small art collective in Yangon just a few years ago. It was a time when the energy was electric, the talent readily evident, but the artists themselves were suffering. They were making amazing digital art and wanted to access the global NFT market. Those...

Kazakhstan's Web3 Gamble: Genius Move or Regulatory Minefield?

Kazakhstan is taking a significant step in the Web3 direction with the establishment of the Solana Economic Zone Kazakhstan (SEZ KZ). This decision would catapult the country into the forefront of Central Asian tech hubs or turn into a blundering bet with heavy repercussions. Let's be frank: this isn’t just...