Tag: legitimacy

SEC's Solana Embrace The Devil's Bargain for Crypto Legitimacy?

SEC's Solana Embrace The Devil's Bargain for Crypto Legitimacy?

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Is the SEC’s apparent new interest in Solana notice of a true willingness to learn about crypto, or something much more nefarious? So are we witnessing the slow establishment of regulatory capture? It seems like a classic Faustian bargain, where the crypto industry gets legitimacy but at the cost of...

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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SEC's Solana Chat: Is This Crypto's Gateway to the Mainstream?

The world is moving forward at a remarkably accelerated pace, and nowhere is this incredible change more apparent than in the intersection of finance and technology. I know from firsthand experience just how difficult it is for artists and creators in Southeast Asia to get by. Imagine trying to build...

Beyond the Hype: Are Top NFT Sales a Sign of Recovery?

Is that million-dollar NFT sale something worth celebrating? Or are we being played? So of course I’m reading everything with headlines like “NFT Market Roars Back!” just because a few CryptoPunks sold for nice prices. But before you dive headfirst back into the NFT gold rush, allow us to infuse...

CryptoPunks Aren't Dead, They're Evolving: Here's Why

So, you think CryptoPunks are so 2021? That they’ve been shoved out to the digital dustbin, replaced by newer, shinier NFTs? Think again. As someone deeply embedded in the Southeast Asian crypto space, I'm here to tell you that CryptoPunks aren't dead, they're evolving – and in ways you probably...

Qubetics' Presale Ending? The Regulatory Red Flags You Can't Ignore

So, Qubetics' presale is wrapping up, huh? Now everyone’s yelling about amazing 20% premiums in listing day and the mind blowing QubeQode IDE. Fintech, logistics, healthcare – it’s like they want to eat the entire Web3 almond croissant in one go. They’ve raised an impressive $18 million and are currently...

Qubetics Ending Soon? Why Southeast Asia's Creators Need This

Southeast Asia is one of the great sleeping giants of creativity. Picture this colorful tapestry of the cultures. Artists, musicians and innovators are creative and passionate, ready to tell their story to the world. There's a catch. A frustrating, archaic barrier stands in their way: code. Specifically, Web3 code. And...

Magic Eden & Sequence: A Web3 Power-Up for Southeast Asian Creators?

It’s the Great Tech Revolution of Our Time… Or Just Another Bubble? For Southeast Asian creators, the answer to that question might just be transformative. Together, Magic Eden and Sequence’s partnership might be the one to finally change that equation.Democratizing Creation - Finally Possible?We’ve all heard these promises of Web3,...

Sequence & Magic Eden: Are We Building a Web3 Monopoly?

The press releases announcing the new Sequence / Magic Eden partnership have only recently started landing on the streets. A feeling of foreboding has begun to settle over the Web3 ecosystem. The idea of easier development, immediate access to distribution and consolidated user experiences all seem tempting. Scratch beneath the...

Crypto IPOs: Southeast Asia's Artists Could Be the Biggest Winners

Picture this — a world in which your art is appreciated for more than what is visible. A world where access to funding isn’t an everyday battle and exposure isn’t restricted by industry gatekeepers. This is still far away a dream for most Southeast Asian artists. What if I told...