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Binance's Next Big Bets? The Unseen Risks Behind These 5 Projects

Binance's Next Big Bets? The Unseen Risks Behind These 5 Projects

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So adios, Binance—clearing house, clearing room for the new kids on the block. Liam Miller at NFTevening also points to MegaETH, DeepBook (DEEP), Hyperlane (HYPER), Gomble (GM), and Aster as promising Binance listings in the making. Cool. Exciting, even. Before you rush to spend your hard-earned crypto on these projects,...

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The Shocking Truth Huione Reveals About Crypto's Regulatory Failure

We've all heard the utopian promises of crypto: decentralization, freedom from government control, and a new era of financial empowerment. What if that dream is being hijacked, not by governments, but by a more insidious force altogether? The Huione case is a harsh reminder. This Cambodia-based financial conglomerate is at...

5 Ways Global Crypto Regulation Can Empower Southeast Asian Artists

Let's be honest, the wild west of crypto is exciting, but it's leaving a lot of talented people behind, especially artists in Southeast Asia trying to break into the Web3 space. We listen to all the buzzwords such as decentralization, NFTs, and the metaverse. What do they truly translate into...

Bitcoin's DeFi Gamble: Will ALEX Exploit Stifle Southeast Asia's Crypto Dreams?

Southeast Asia’s crypto scene is alive and dynamic, driven by artists and creators who want to escape the clutches of legacy gatekeepers. They’re tempted by the lure of Bitcoin’s emerging DeFi – a decentralized financial ecosystem that provides greater access and control like never before. Is this promise blossoming into...

Bitcoin Regulation: Is the 'Clarity Act' Just a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

On the surface, Clarity for Digital Assets Act just sounds great, right? A shining light of stability in the chaotic landscape of cryptocurrency. But before we uncork the champagne and celebrate a regulatory utopia, let's ask ourselves a crucial question: are we mistaking a carefully crafted trap for a genuine...

5 Ways South Korea's Stablecoin Law Empowers Southeast Asian Artists

I've been deeply involved in expanding blockchain access in Southeast Asia, and South Korea's new stablecoin law isn't just another piece of legislation. It's a potential rocket booster for artists across the region. Cut through the jargon and let’s focus on how this will improve and save lives.Art Sales Get...

South Korea's Stablecoin Gamble: Is Central Bank Control Worth the Risk?

South Korea's diving headfirst into the stablecoin pool with its "Digital Asset Basic Act," and while the pro-crypto sentiment is refreshing, I can't shake the feeling that they're prioritising control over innovation. Color me cynical, but history has shown that governments don’t tend to give up power — particularly when...

Crypto Kidnappings: Is Global Regulation the Only Answer?

The arrest in Tangier of Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, the alleged mastermind behind a string of horrifying crypto-related kidnappings in France, sends a chilling message: your digital wealth doesn't exist in a vacuum. It bleeds over into the physical world, and it can be all too easy to become a...

Morocco's Crypto Arrest: A Wake-Up Call for Southeast Asia's Artists?

Meet Anya, a fictional expert batik maker hailing from the Malaysian countryside. In the pre-Web3 world, her detailed creations were limited to her immediate community, where they were sold for hardly anything at all. Today, she mints them as NFTs and sells them directly to collectors all over the world,...