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4 Crypto Gems Igniting Southeast Asia's Web3 Revolution

4 Crypto Gems Igniting Southeast Asia's Web3 Revolution

• Commentary

Southeast Asia has long been considered a sleeping giant in terms of overall Web3 adoption. Put aside what you’ve been led to believe about Silicon Valley or London. The true invention and upheaval lie in the rice paddies and busy metropolises of this colorful part of the world. A new...

WonderFi Founder's AI Play: xTAO to List on TSXV After Merger

WonderFi Founder's AI Play: xTAO to List on TSXV After Merger

• Facts

The decentralized universe is abuzz with excitement over xTAO. This firm will be the first publicly traded vehicle for gaining exposure to Bittensor, a pioneering decentralized AI network. xTAO intends to go public on the TSXV (TSX Venture Exchange) through its merger with Adrianna Ventures. None of this would be...

BitUtility Unveils "Peacock" NFT, Enabling Fee-Free Crypto Payments Across Global Services

BitUtility Unveils "Peacock" NFT, Enabling Fee-Free Crypto Payments Across Global Services

• NFT Drops

BitUtility has officially launched its first utility NFT, named "Peacock," offering lifetime access to zero-fee payments across its global network of service providers. Through this initiative, the city will simplify cryptocurrency payments for both residents and travelers, whether they are paying a utility bill or booking a hotel stay. Beyond...

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Input on Crypto Regulation

UK's Financial Conduct Authority Seeks Input on Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would like to hear your views on regulating cryptoasset trading platforms. They are drawing up a detailed regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. The FCA is dedicated to developing sustainable growth and innovation in the crypto space. Beyond sustainability, their focus is on...

Bitget Highlights Web3 Strategies at Harvard Blockchain Forum

Bitget Highlights Web3 Strategies at Harvard Blockchain Forum

• Web3 Projects

Bitget, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges and a global Web3 company, has recently unveiled its Web3 empowerment initiatives from the Harvard Blockchain Conference. Founded in 2018, the company has quickly scaled, proudly serving more than 100 million users in more than 150 countries and regions. It has further attracted...

Is UK FinTech Complacency the Reason Crypto's Leaving?

Is UK FinTech Complacency the Reason Crypto's Leaving?

• Commentary

We've all heard the whispers. Crypto companies are already looking at the exits, getting on the first planes to more favorable regulatory climates. The narrative is simple: the UK is too cautious, too slow, strangling innovation with red tape. What if that’s just half the story? What if the real...

UK Losing FinTech Crown? Execs Warn of Innovation Exodus

UK Losing FinTech Crown? Execs Warn of Innovation Exodus

• Facts

The United Kingdom used to be hailed as an international leader in financial technology. Now, it is in danger of losing out on dozens of FinTech and cryptocurrency firms. Now, industry experts are sounding alarm bells. They are concerned that over-regulation, the current funding landscape and the ongoing effects of...

Ov Finance to Fuse GameFi and NFTs in New Wealth Initiative

Ov Finance to Fuse GameFi and NFTs in New Wealth Initiative

• NFT Drops

Ov Finance recently released a groundbreaking initiative you should know about! They’re fusing GameFi and NFTs to build an engaging, asset-backed journey that unlocks the skills of the next generation of investors. The joint initiative seeks to harness the power of tokenized gaming assets combined with a robust, blockchain-based infrastructure...

GreenLedgers: Web3 Revolution or Just Another Crypto Land Grab?

GreenLedgers: Web3 Revolution or Just Another Crypto Land Grab?

• Commentary

GreenLedgers’ expansion—an authentic step to democratize finance? Or is this yet another case of the crypto elite circling the wagons, this time in the name of Web3? Let’s face it – the crypto world is unfortunately littered with tall talk of decentralization, only to return something much less. It's like...

Forget Bitcoin, These 4 Cryptos Empower SEA

Forget Bitcoin, These 4 Cryptos Empower SEA

• Commentary

Bitcoin had its moment. It ignited the crypto revolution, no doubt. Southeast Asia doesn’t need another store of value. We need more tools for construction, for creation—instruments to empower the artists and communities that traditional finance has passed over and continues to exclude. Drop the bluster, 2025 is all about...

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...

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...