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Crypto's IPO Boom: A Mirage of Legitimacy or Real Financial Revolution?

Crypto's IPO Boom: A Mirage of Legitimacy or Real Financial Revolution?

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Circle’s splashy entrance into the public markets, along with rumblings from Gemini and Bullish, seems to herald a new era for crypto: one of audited financials, compliance teams, and maybe, just maybe, mainstream acceptance. Before everyone breaks out the bubbly and calls the revolution over, it is time to hit...

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Immutable's NFT Surge: A Win for Southeast Asian Artists?

The recent NFT market surge, with Immutable (IMX) overtaking Ethereum in sales volume, isn't just a statistic. It’s a potential lifeline for a segment of the art world often left drowning in gas fees and inaccessible platforms: Southeast Asian artists.Forgotten Voices, New Opportunities?Indeed, the NFT narrative has been unjustly centered...

NFTs' $144M Pump: Is This a Real Recovery or Fool's Gold?

That $144 million price tag definitely grabs your attention, right? A 37% increase in NFT sales volume … It’s starting to sound like we’re back in 2021, aren’t we? Wrong. Now, before you begin imagining Lambos and Bored Apes, allow us to temper those prospects with a healthy splash of...

5 Ways the GENIUS Act Could Empower Southeast Asian Crypto Artists

Let's talk about something seemingly distant, yet profoundly impactful: the GENIUS Act, a US bill aiming to regulate stablecoins. Why should you, or your favorite starving artist in Bali, or that up-and-coming musician in Manila be paying attention. This often overlooked and dry piece of legislation may be the gamechanger...

GENIUS Act's Hidden Danger A Crypto Journalist's Warning

As someone who’s spent the past few years wading through the blockchain trenches, sifting signal from noise, let me tell you, the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025" Act – the GENIUS Act – has me deeply concerned. It's not that regulation is inherently bad. This...

Trump's Crypto Millions: Proof Web3 Can't Be Ignored Anymore

Donald Trump made $1.16 million from NFTs. Let that sink in. The man who built his empire on real estate and reality TV made the Republican party a shining example of traditional finance. Fast forward to today and he’s betting big on Web3, raking in SERIOUS cash. This isn't just...

Trump's $600M: The Regulatory Loophole That Made It Possible

$600 million. Let that number sink in. That’s less than what Donald Trump just announced in net-negative income for 2024 – just for that year. The figure is truly mind-boggling. It’s even more astounding when you start to unpack the labyrinth of his vast financial empire, which encompasses real estate,...

AI Crypto's Regulatory Reckoning Is Coming Top 10 Projects to Watch in 2025

It’s a total wild west out there, isn’t it? A combination of the latest generative AI and the potential of Web3-powered decentralized finance. But let’s face it—even if we’re doing everything right, the sheriff’s badge is still shining over the horizon. Regulatory change is on the way, and it’s set...

10 AI Crypto Coins That Will Empower Southeast Asian Artists in 2025

To be frank, we know the art world seems like a rigged game. Galleries in New York and London dictate trends, and Southeast Asian artists, bursting with talent and unique perspectives, often get left behind. What if the answers to begin leveling the playing field were already in our hands?...