Tag: digital rights

Hedera's SEA Push: A Win for Artists or Just Another Telco Grab?

Hedera's SEA Push: A Win for Artists or Just Another Telco Grab?

• Commentary

Southeast Asia’s digital landscape is set to be a whole lot more exciting. Hedera, the Layer 1 blockchain, is teaming up with The Binary Holdings to inject decentralized apps (dApps) into the mobile networks of major telecom providers in Indonesia and the Philippines. We're talking potentially reaching 169 million users....

FIFA's Blockchain: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Grab?

FIFA's Blockchain: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Grab?

• Commentary

FIFA’s diving headfirst into the blockchain world, with plans to ditch Algorand for an Ethereum-compatible chain. On the surface, it sounds like progress. Scalability, adaptability, connect with the next generation – it’s got all the jargon buzzwords covered. So let’s get honest. Is this step truly in the service of...

Navigating GDPR Compliance Within the European Economic Area

Navigating GDPR Compliance Within the European Economic Area

• Regulation

The European Economic Area (EEA), including the European Union (EU), is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This regulation is the bedrock of data privacy in the EU. In turn, it helps make sure that people’s personal data stays protected and confidential among member states. As the main...

SoundMoney: Will Blockchain Finally Fix Music Streaming?

SoundMoney: Will Blockchain Finally Fix Music Streaming?

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To be sure, the music industry has experienced its fair share of disruption. It’s always been a progression in the way that people consume music as the years go by. We’ve moved from vinyl to CDs, adopted digital downloads and are now well into the era of streaming supremacy. Despite...

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...

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...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

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 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...

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...