Tag: intellectual property

NFT Royalties: Jack Butcher's Right, But Here's What He Misses

NFT Royalties: Jack Butcher's Right, But Here's What He Misses

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Jack Butcher. The man, the myth, the Visualize Value t-shirt wearer. He’s created an unstoppable brand on the bedrock of clarity, simplicity and a deadly, crystal-clear awareness of the current state of the internet. When he speaks about NFTs, people listen. And when he states, “You’re getting paid on churn,”...

Yuga Labs Targets Crypto Assets of Pauly0x Amid Trademark Dispute

Yuga Labs Targets Crypto Assets of Pauly0x Amid Trademark Dispute

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In a high-profile case, Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, is currently seeking nearly $400,000 in cryptocurrency from Jeremy Cahen, aka Pauly0x. This move is the latest in a long-running legal showdown. This move follows October’s partial victory for Yuga Labs in Hype v....

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: A Chilling Effect on Web3 Parody?

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: A Chilling Effect on Web3 Parody?

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Yuga Labs wants $400,000 from Pauly0x. That's the headline. But the story behind that number is tremendously sobering. That’s dangerous both for those who care about free expression and the future of Web3 itself. This is not just a critique of Bored Apes but a critique of the underlying power...

Yuga Labs Pursues Crypto Assets of BAYC Trademark Infringer

Yuga Labs Pursues Crypto Assets of BAYC Trademark Infringer

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Yuga Labs, the producer of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, is currently pursuing Arthur Cahen’s assets with ferocity. As a result, Pauly / Cahen and Ryder Ripps, the artist behind the RR/BAYC art, are liable for trademark infringement against Yuga Labs, according to the court’s ruling. The...

BAYC Lawsuit: Is Yuga Labs Silencing Southeast Asian Artists?

BAYC Lawsuit: Is Yuga Labs Silencing Southeast Asian Artists?

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The news is buzzing about Yuga Labs going after Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen (Pauly0x) for trademark infringement, winning millions in damages, and now trying to seize crypto assets. On the face of it, this should be an open-and-shut case of copyright infringement, no? Let's peel back the layers and...

Silks' Deadline: Can Rosen's Lawsuit Protect Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

Silks' Deadline: Can Rosen's Lawsuit Protect Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

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The Rosen Law Firm's class action lawsuit against Game of Silks, with its looming April 25, 2025, lead plaintiff deadline, feels a world away for many. For NFT artists in Southeast Asia, it’s a first tremor that may set off an avalanche. We're talking about more than just a single...

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 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....

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...