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ToiletDust Unveils NFT Collection and Brand Launch in Dubai

ToiletDust Unveils NFT Collection and Brand Launch in Dubai

• NFT Drops

ToiletDust officially announced its brand launch and upcoming NFT collection on June 12, 2025, in Dubai, UAE, according to GLOBE NEWSWIRE. The revolutionary brand has announced its intention to release exclusive digital assets. This step is the biggest yet in its evolution.The launch event in Dubai reflected ToiletDust’s vision beyond...

HODL Summit Dubai: 5,000 Crypto Leaders Shaping Web3's Future

HODL Summit Dubai: 5,000 Crypto Leaders Shaping Web3's Future

• Facts

Dubai is gearing up to host the 30th edition of the HODL Summit on May 14-15, 2025, at the prestigious Madinat Jumeirah. This summit will prove to be a pivotal moment for the global blockchain and cryptocurrency community. It will bring together 5,000+ builders, investors, and changemakers to explore all...

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...

HODL Summit Hype: Is Dubai's Crypto Party Ignoring Regulatory Realities?

HODL Summit Hype: Is Dubai's Crypto Party Ignoring Regulatory Realities?

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Dubai in May. Sun, sand, and… stablecoins? It’s time for the 30th HODL Summit, where we’ll get a preview of the future of DeFi, tokenization, and AI-powered blockchains. Like a swarm of colorful butterflies, five thousand leaders, innovators, and investors will fly into Madinat Jumeirah. But while the champagne might...

Dubai to Host Global Crypto Leaders at HODL 2025 Summit

Dubai to Host Global Crypto Leaders at HODL 2025 Summit

• Web3 Projects

HODL 2025 is set to convene more than 5,000 international leaders, investors, and innovators in Dubai. They’ll meet with world-class experts to learn about the latest developments in decentralized finance (DeFi), asset tokenization and AI-powered blockchain infrastructure. The 30 th edition of the summit, hosted by event organizers Trescon, marks...

Dubai Celebrates Web3 Pioneers at Middle East Blockchain Awards 2025

Dubai Celebrates Web3 Pioneers at Middle East Blockchain Awards 2025

• Web3 Projects

The Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA) honored these ten innovators at its second annual awards ceremony on April 29th, 2025. The exclusive event, which happened to overlap with the global TOKEN2049 summit, was hosted at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab. Dubai stood out as the right host city due to its...

MEBA 2025: Dubai Honors Web3 Leaders, Embraces AI Revolution

MEBA 2025: Dubai Honors Web3 Leaders, Embraces AI Revolution

• Facts

The Web3 world Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is rapidly becoming one of the global hubs for Web3 innovation. This thrilling metamorphosis was captured perfectly at the recent MEBA (Middle East Blockchain Awards) 2025 Event in Dubai. The event was an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable contributions to...

Dubai's Blockchain Crown: Is Regulation Overtaking Web3 Innovation?

Dubai's Blockchain Crown: Is Regulation Overtaking Web3 Innovation?

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Dubai. A city long-time known for extravagant ambition, glittering towers on a skyline, and today, a proclaimed blockchain utopia. Last month, the Burj Al Arab glimmered in the desert sun amid its usual bravura extravagance. It positively hummed with the energy of the first-ever Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA), held...

Dubai's MEBA 2025: Are We Really Empowering Southeast Asian Web3 Artists?

Dubai's MEBA 2025: Are We Really Empowering Southeast Asian Web3 Artists?

• Commentary

The Burj Al Arab glittered. Champagne flowed. The inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA) 2025 dazzled attendees in Dubai, alongside TOKEN2049. This breathtaking event was a triumphant salute to the brightest stars of Web3 innovation. AI-generated content sparkled across screens, adding to the aura of Dubai’s intent to become the...

Meta Earth Launches in Dubai: Airdrops, Web3, and the Future

Meta Earth Launches in Dubai: Airdrops, Web3, and the Future

• Facts

Meta Earth is set to launch its official event on May 1, 2025, from 16:00 to 19:30 at Address Sky View in Dubai. This year’s event will be a historic turning point for the Web3 community. That’s because it will bring together industry leaders, media outlets and blockchain enthusiasts to...

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 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...

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...

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....