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MapleStory Universe Unveils Henesys Chain, a Custom Layer 1 Blockchain

MapleStory Universe Unveils Henesys Chain, a Custom Layer 1 Blockchain

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MapleStory Universe is pleased to announce the official launch of Henesys Chain. This custom-built Layer 1 blockchain was created specifically to fuel its dynamic web3 gaming platform. Built on Avalanche’s AvaCloud tech, Henesys Chain is designed for scalability, inclusive participation, transparency, and decentralization. The network vision is to create a...

Lisk Taps Into 169M Users: Web3 Goes Mainstream in Asia!

Lisk Taps Into 169M Users: Web3 Goes Mainstream in Asia!

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Lisk is taking a big step to bring Web3 to the masses in Southeast Asia. In order for them to do this, they have created a strategic partnership with The Binary Holdings. This partnership will make Web3 onboarding possible for millions by bringing decentralized applications (dApps) natively into the telecom...

MEXC's $30M IgniteX: Fueling the Next Gen of Web3 Talent

MEXC's $30M IgniteX: Fueling the Next Gen of Web3 Talent

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MEXC Ventures has set its Web3 engine in motion through its newly launched IgniteX program. This $30 million program is focused on developing the next generation of blockchain leaders and innovators. Over the next five years, IgniteX will focus on education, research, and supporting early-stage blockchain projects. This is what...

Silks' Deadline: Can Rosen's Lawsuit Protect Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

Silks' Deadline: Can Rosen's Lawsuit Protect Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

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The Rosen Law Firm's class action lawsuit against Game of Silks, with its looming April 25, 2025, lead plaintiff deadline, feels a world away for many. For NFT artists in Southeast Asia, it’s a first tremor that may set off an avalanche. We're talking about more than just a single...

Jackson Sharkz NFT Giveaway: Southeast Asia's Next Big Break?

Jackson Sharkz NFT Giveaway: Southeast Asia's Next Big Break?

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Is Southeast Asia on the verge of bursting onto the global NFT stage? The Jackson Sharkz NFT giveaway, which started on April 15th, 2025, from Jackson.io, could be the spark. Over 10,000 participants in three days? That’s not merely a giveaway—it’s a symbolic statement. A declaration that the region was...

Game of Silks Deadline: Is Rosen Law's Suit a Web3 Wake-Up Call?

Game of Silks Deadline: Is Rosen Law's Suit a Web3 Wake-Up Call?

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The clock is ticking for Game of Silks NFT holders. April 25, 2025 – that's the deadline to potentially step up as lead plaintiff in Rosen Law Firm's class action lawsuit. This isn't just about Silks. This is not a discussion of the Wild West that Web3 has evolved into,...

Game of Silks Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Unregistered NFT Securities

Game of Silks Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Unregistered NFT Securities

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As such, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Game of Silks. The metaverse game that introduced real-life horse racing to the blockchain was sued for violating the Securities Act of 1933. The Rosen Law Firm, the same firm leading a lawsuit against Game of Silks, argues the company...

Stablecoin Regulation: 6 Fixes to Avert a Financial Disaster

Stablecoin Regulation: 6 Fixes to Avert a Financial Disaster

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We are at the dawning of a new financial age, an age made possible by digital assets such as stablecoins. Now, members of Congress are prepared to act. There’s a rare bipartisan consensus and deep sense of urgency driving congressional leaders from both sides of the political aisle. Are we...

MEXC's $30M Web3 Gamble: Savior or Subtle Power Grab?

MEXC's $30M Web3 Gamble: Savior or Subtle Power Grab?

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$30 million. That's the headline figure attached to MEXC Ventures' new IgniteX initiative, a supposed CSR play aimed at "fostering Web3 talent and innovation." On the face of it, that seems to be a worthwhile goal. I mean, who doesn’t want to unlock the potential of the next generation of...

Stablecoins: How Congress Can Empower Artists, Not Just Wall Street

Stablecoins: How Congress Can Empower Artists, Not Just Wall Street

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Picture a world where artists are truly free. No longer do they depend on art galleries who charge exorbitant commissions or music labels who stifle their creative flow. Picture an artist in rural Cambodia selling a painting directly to an urban New York City collector. And they can do this...

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 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...

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....

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...

Immutable's Gamble: Will Gas-Free Trading Save Web3 Gaming?

Yet the hype around Web3 gaming is real, offering gamers true digital ownership and player-driven economies. Let’s get real: that promise usually meets a very different fate. High gas fees and a clunky user experience can quickly derail those intentions. Immutable is taking a big bet with its zkEVM and...