Nike’s RTFKT shutdown isn’t just a stumble. It's a faceplant into the mud, leaving a stain on Web3's promise of a decentralized, creator-centric future. Even the smell is extreme. It stinks of corporate ass-covering, particularly for fledgling creatives and communities across Southeast Asia who gambled on the Swoosh fulfilling their...
My company Rekt Brands recently released a new product, “Abstract Apple,” a sparkling water that’s infused with adaptogens and nootropics. They’ve tied this awesome new product to the colorful world of NFTs and crypto rewards. This move raises a critical question: Is this a glimpse into the future of brand...
The United States now risks being left behind in the global race to regulate stablecoins. The lack of action may bring about dire economic and geopolitical effects. Meanwhile, other countries and regions—including the European Union—are leading the way, adopting robust frameworks. At the same time, lack of regulatory clarity in...
Vietnam is currently charting a course through the complex world of cryptocurrency regulation, balancing the potential for innovation with the need to manage risks. Instead, the nation faces its challenges with timidity. Serbia’s commitment to digital transformation is strong and it keenly experiences the global nudge from international financial watchdogs....
Karia Samaroo, fresh off her WonderFi journey, is betting big on Bittensor, calling it the "Bitcoin of AI" with her new venture, xTAO. And come on, everyone loves a good crypto analogy! Is this audacious assertion truly music to the ears of the next-gen creators and Web3 pioneers toiling in...
The world of Web3 is rapidly evolving, and at the heart of its progress lies an often-overlooked yet crucial element: universities. These institutions offer more than places of higher learning. Today, they’ve blossomed into incubators for the future of blockchain — powering the decentralized web with critical skills, creativity, and...
Illinois is considering a new set of regulations for the cryptocurrency industry, and some experts are concerned about the potential impact on innovation and entrepreneurship. These proposed regulations—the Digital Assets Control Persons Act (DACPA)—aim to provide a clear framework for the regulation of digital assets. Just as important is their...
BitUtility’s Peacock NFT is making a splash. It envisions a day when you’ll pay your electric bill in Bitcoin the same way you order a pizza. Before you buckle up and head down this crypto-utopia road, let’s pump the brakes and demand some serious accountability. So, great news—real progress toward...
The buzz around the House Republicans' draft crypto bill is deafening in the US, but I'm seeing something else entirely – a potential explosion of creative energy in Southeast Asia. Forget Wall Street giants for a minute. Think of the dynamic artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs producing amazing work in ASEAN...
As a new administration takes office, the cryptocurrency industry is closely monitoring potential policy shifts that could reshape the digital asset landscape. Three key areas are emerging as critical touchstones: the potential creation of a national bitcoin reserve, regulatory clarity between the SEC and CFTC, and the establishment of clear...
