Tag: innovation

GENIUS Act: Why US Crypto Regulation Risks Crushing Southeast Asia's Innovation

GENIUS Act: Why US Crypto Regulation Risks Crushing Southeast Asia's Innovation

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The US GENIUS Act. Sounds impressive, right? Stablecoin regulation, consumer protection—all noble goals. But what if I told you this seemingly domestic piece of legislation could inadvertently stifle the vibrant, burgeoning crypto scene in Southeast Asia, effectively silencing a chorus of forgotten voices?There’s a tendency in our thinking to believe...

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...

Web3's Future is Unified: Why CoinDesk's List Sparks Southeast Asian Innovation

Web3's Future is Unified: Why CoinDesk's List Sparks Southeast Asian Innovation

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CoinDesk's Proof of Talk Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI list, launched in June 2025, is more than just a list. It's a spotlight illuminating the vibrant, often-overlooked innovation happening in Southeast Asia. We’re not just lifting women up as individuals in a vacuum. We’re celebrating the collective power...

8 Crypto Giants vs Newcomers: The Southeast Asian Edge They Lack

8 Crypto Giants vs Newcomers: The Southeast Asian Edge They Lack

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Let’s face it, the crypto space can sometimes be a Silicon Valley bubble. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana – I get it, they’re big deals. To claim that they’re really tackling the issues that impact all of us, globally. Or are they just picking issues that appeal to rich white people? I'd...

Beyond Hype: The Brutal Truth About Crypto's 'Old Guard' vs. Innovators

Beyond Hype: The Brutal Truth About Crypto's 'Old Guard' vs. Innovators

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We all agree that the crypto landscape is a wild west, dangerous minefield. Promises of gold paved roads, world saving technology and an anarcho-capitalist paradise are equally carelessly bandied about. Let’s be honest – how much of it is really providing what’s promised. We are always told that your “safe...

Web3's Dirty Secret Is Here's How Crypto DevOps Can Fix It

Web3's Dirty Secret Is Here's How Crypto DevOps Can Fix It

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Web3. This was the thing we were all promised instead of centralization. We imagined a future unshackled from the influence of Big Tech, brimming with creativity and user agency. Let's be honest, look around. How many DeFi protocols have been exploited? How many rug pulls have left trusting investors holding...

NFT Winter: Are NFTs Really Dead? Or Just Evolving?

NFT Winter: Are NFTs Really Dead? Or Just Evolving?

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The world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has experienced dizzying highs and astounding lows. Yet that attach momentum originated from equally explosive boom in recognition that soon spaced crashing down. Join blockchain regulatory analyst Marcin Kowalczyk as he explores the current state of the NFT market. Along the way, he identifies...

Own's Blockchain Transparency: A Revolution Or Just Clever Marketing?

Own's Blockchain Transparency: A Revolution Or Just Clever Marketing?

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Enter Own, the new Web3 social platform that aims to deliver TikTok-like quick-loading, short-form content with crypto payments and blockchain-powered transparency. A crucial question lingers: Is logging everything on the Base Layer 2 blockchain a genuine revolution for content ownership, or just a brilliantly disguised marketing ploy with potentially dangerous...

Own App Aims to Revolutionize Creator Compensation with Blockchain Technology

Own App Aims to Revolutionize Creator Compensation with Blockchain Technology

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Own, the new social media app from former U.S. It guarantees much higher revenue shares and content ownership transparency through the use of blockchain technology. Amir Kaltak and Katia Zaitsev, both former members of the web3 startup Lexit, joined forces with Sarah Mick, one of the designers behind Tinder and...

UK Crypto Race: Can Armstrong's Push Make It a Global Hub?

UK Crypto Race: Can Armstrong's Push Make It a Global Hub?

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The UK’s effort comes as part of a competition among countries to be the leading global crypto hub. Industry leaders, from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to the Ripple influence on the overall enterprise climate. The road is not without hurdles, which includes a complicated regulatory environment and competition from other...

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...

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...

Immutable's Gamble: Will Gas-Free Trading Save Web3 Gaming?

Yet the hype around Web3 gaming is real, offering gamers true digital ownership and player-driven economies. Let’s get real: that promise usually meets a very different fate. High gas fees and a clunky user experience can quickly derail those intentions. Immutable is taking a big bet with its zkEVM and...