Tag: digital art

5 Ways Quintenz Can Unleash Southeast Asia's Crypto Art Boom

5 Ways Quintenz Can Unleash Southeast Asia's Crypto Art Boom

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Brian Quintenz’s recent nomination to chair the CFTC is more than just another political appointment. As such, it’s a mighty potential rocket booster for the young crypto art scene in Southeast Asia. You might be thinking, "What does a US regulator have to do with artists in Jakarta or Yangon?"...

5 Ways Global Crypto Regulation Can Empower Southeast Asian Artists

5 Ways Global Crypto Regulation Can Empower Southeast Asian Artists

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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...

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

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

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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,...

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

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Frank's out. Rohun Vora, the figure who became the face of DeGods, is leaving his role. After three years, he’s passing the reins over to 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce. Fine. People move on. The timing reeks. On that fourth front, Solana sales have increased 101%. At the same time, Ethereum sales...

NFTs Empower Artists in Southeast Asia Here's How

NFTs Empower Artists in Southeast Asia Here's How

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The art world—as it exists today—for far too long, has been a gilded cage. Curators, galleries and rich patrons—gatekeepers every one. Southeast Asia as a whole is teeming with artistic talent that just isn’t exposed or recognized on the world stage. An incredible transformation is underway in this dynamic community....

BlackRock's ETH Staking: A Win for Artists, a Boost for Web3?

BlackRock's ETH Staking: A Win for Artists, a Boost for Web3?

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Is Wall Street on the verge of creating unexpected allies in a new generation of artists? It sounds crazy, I know. But hear me out. BlackRock’s new plan to introduce staking to their Ethereum ETFs is a potentially groundbreaking move for crypto investors. It also provides a glimmer of hope...

UK Crypto Rules: A Win for Artists or Another Barrier to Entry?

UK Crypto Rules: A Win for Artists or Another Barrier to Entry?

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The UK’s ambitions to be the world’s crypto king I get it. Yet often that crown comes with a hefty price tag – particularly for those who are the least able to afford it. While headlines tout clarity and transparency, I can't help but wonder: who exactly benefits from this...

Dubai's HODL Summit: Will It Empower Southeast Asian Crypto Artists?

Dubai's HODL Summit: Will It Empower Southeast Asian Crypto Artists?

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The HODL Summit in Dubai, which promises to be a glittering crypto innovation show, is right around the corner. Five thousand of the world’s leaders, investors and innovators are all scheduled to converge on Madinat Jumeirah. DeFi, tokenization, AI-powered blockchain – the buzzwords are cacophonous. A crucial question lingers: Will...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Kazakhstan's Solana Zone: A Web3 Oasis or Just Another Crypto Mirage?

Is Kazakhstan really developing a true Web3 utopia, or just another playground for the crypto elite? The establishment of a Solana Economic Zone Kazakhstan (SEZ KZ) in Astana has generated much enthusiasm but criticism. The prospect of a blockchain-powered haven in Central Asia, however, is tantalizing. We need to take...