Tag: mainstream

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

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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...

Web3 Gaming Goes Mainstream: Big Time's Epic Games Store Debut!

Web3 Gaming Goes Mainstream: Big Time's Epic Games Store Debut!

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The collision of gaming and blockchain tech has been one of the most discussed and highly anticipated intersections. Though Web3 gaming has incredible potential, attracting mainstream audiences hasn’t been an overnight venture. All that’s changed with a major breakthrough now that ‘Big Time’ has launched on the Epic Games Store....

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

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

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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...

Senator's Bitcoin Play: Is This Crypto's Ticket To Mainstream?

Senator's Bitcoin Play: Is This Crypto's Ticket To Mainstream?

• Commentary

Take Nandar, one of the most talented digital artists I encountered in Yangon. She creates stunning NFTs inspired by Burmese folklore, but struggles with exorbitant transaction fees and limited access to global marketplaces through traditional banking. Her story isn't unique. Thousands of other creatives in Southeast Asia are encountering these...

Lisk Taps Into 169M Users: Web3 Goes Mainstream in Asia!

Lisk Taps Into 169M Users: Web3 Goes Mainstream in Asia!

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Lisk is taking a big step to bring Web3 to the masses in Southeast Asia. In order for them to do this, they have created a strategic partnership with The Binary Holdings. This partnership will make Web3 onboarding possible for millions by bringing decentralized applications (dApps) natively into the telecom...

Powell Signals Crypto Mainstream as U.S. Eyes Stablecoin Rules

Powell Signals Crypto Mainstream as U.S. Eyes Stablecoin Rules

• Regulation

As Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently acknowledged, cryptocurrency is entering the mainstream. He thinks this momentum is driven in part by changing U.S. regulatory standards. Taken together, Powell’s comments represent a complete turnaround in the Federal Reserve’s position on cryptocurrencies.Individually, Powell’s remarks help lend additional legitimacy of the sector...

Powell Says Crypto's Mainstream: What Stablecoin Regs Mean 4 You

Powell Says Crypto's Mainstream: What Stablecoin Regs Mean 4 You

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The regulatory landscape for stablecoins in the United States is shifting rapidly. This evolution has significant consequences for retail users, traders and investors, and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. Recent legislative developments have sent shockwaves. At the same time, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony suggests that we might not have...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

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...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

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....