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Web3 & AI: Why Unified Innovation Matters More Than Ever

Web3 & AI: Why Unified Innovation Matters More Than Ever

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The intersection of Web3 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a temporary fad. It represents a sea change that should be on the radar of every business leader, investor, and innovator. Written by Marcin Kowalczyk, Blockchain Regulatory Analyst, BCLT. He shares why this collaborative advancement is important not just...

Amusnet's NFT Gamble Will iGaming's Future Be Decentralized?

Amusnet's NFT Gamble Will iGaming's Future Be Decentralized?

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A huge thank you to Amusnet for sponsoring the < Most Traded NFT Collection > Award! That, or it’s a stroke of genius, or iGaming is just on the verge of getting truly freaky. And as someone who's been watching the blockchain space evolve (and sometimes devolve) for years, I'm...

Aethir's $141M DePIN Growth: Is This the Future of Cloud Computing?

Aethir's $141M DePIN Growth: Is This the Future of Cloud Computing?

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Web3. The name alone brings to mind visions of vaporware, charlatans and assorted regulatory hellscapes. Yet, despite all the excitement and promise, what if a project came along that just plain works? Aethir's $141 million ARR in its first year isn't just impressive. It's a potential paradigm shift in how...

My Neighbor Alice & Pudgy Penguins: The Shocking Truth About Web3 Gaming's Future

My Neighbor Alice & Pudgy Penguins: The Shocking Truth About Web3 Gaming's Future

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The hype is real. Pudgy Penguins waddling into My Neighbor Alice looks adorably, doesn’t it? A match made in NFT heaven? Scratch the surface, and you’ll discover an insidious truth — this isn’t simply a charming story about penguin avatars out fishing for blockchain goodies. Web3 gaming is quickly becoming...

DOOD Token Frenzy: Is This the Future or Just Another Hype Cycle?

DOOD Token Frenzy: Is This the Future or Just Another Hype Cycle?

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The Doodles NFT market is buzzing. As a result, sales have leapt and trading volume is through the roof. Understandably, everyone is scrambling to register for the DOOD token airdrop ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline. Binance, KuCoin, OKX – they’re all queuing up to list it. Sounds like...

Crypto's Regulatory Reckoning: Will the US Lead or Lose the Digital Future?

Crypto's Regulatory Reckoning: Will the US Lead or Lose the Digital Future?

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The world is watching. London, Dubai, Singapore – they’re all in competing laptop races to become the global crypto capital. As our competitors around the world prepare to welcome in new innovation and investment, the US is still settling for keeping the roadblocks up. We're at a critical juncture. The...

7 Ways Web3 Can Unleash Southeast Asia's Creative Power by 2025

7 Ways Web3 Can Unleash Southeast Asia's Creative Power by 2025

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Southeast Asia is an incredibly rich tapestry of vibrant cultures and heritage— full of artistic masterpieces and stories waiting to be told. All too often, these voices are silenced, choked by old gatekeepers and a lack of access to the world marketplace. Web3 provides this radical solution, the opportunity to...

NFTs in 2025: Why Southeast Asia Holds the Key to Mass Adoption

NFTs in 2025: Why Southeast Asia Holds the Key to Mass Adoption

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The NFT space is buzzing, isn't it? We have all followed the NFT hype, the NFT crashes, the Bored Apes selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars (and then crashing). If we’re honest, the present NFT narrative is extremely Western-focused. It’s time we looked East, as Southeast Asia is set...

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...

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....