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Nanamori's Moriusa Enters NFT Space After April Mint

Nanamori's Moriusa Enters NFT Space After April Mint

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Moriusa, the laid-back purple rabbit character celebrated for its playful expressions, cheerful animations, and original music, has officially entered the NFT space. Nanamori started Moriusa, STPR Inc., runs it. From interactive LINE sticker packs to delightful YouTube videos—especially a series of original music videos that I know you want to...

Argentina Kicks into Web3: STEPN's NFT Sneakers for Fans!

Argentina Kicks into Web3: STEPN's NFT Sneakers for Fans!

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They’ve recently entered into a strategic partnership with STEPN, the world’s leading Web3 lifestyle app. For AFA, this cross-sector collaboration is a big deal. All with the goal of increasing its worldwide footprint, creating new lines of revenue, and bringing fans closer to the action than ever before. The collaboration...

Argentina's NFT Gamble: Will STEPN's Sneaker Scheme Score or Stumble?

Argentina's NFT Gamble: Will STEPN's Sneaker Scheme Score or Stumble?

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Few countries can compete with Argentina’s unrivaled love and passion for football. Now, the nation is taking a big leap into the often-volatile space of NFTs with its partnership with STEPN. Or are they helping to stifle the very innovation that they’re making a breakthrough over? Or are they just...

Argentina's AFA Partners with STEPN to Launch NFT Sneakers

Argentina's AFA Partners with STEPN to Launch NFT Sneakers

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STEPN, a social lifestyle app, has announced a two-year partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to launch NFT digital sneakers. This new collaborative tribute celebrates the GOAT football squad. It furthers AFA’s impact in the Web3 ecosystem, giving fans access to unique rewards and experiences. STEPN, which has more...

Argentina's NFT Sneakers: A Win for Web3 or Just Another Cash Grab?

Argentina's NFT Sneakers: A Win for Web3 or Just Another Cash Grab?

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In another green step, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is going all-in on Web3 through STEPN.Genesis NFT sneakers, autographed jerseys, match tickets… Who wouldn’t want to do this? Before we all get carried away about how cool this all is, let’s slow down a bit. Is this a true move...

BitUtility's Peacock NFT: Revolution or Regulatory Red Flag?

BitUtility's Peacock NFT: Revolution or Regulatory Red Flag?

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BitUtility’s Peacock NFT is making a splash. It envisions a day when you’ll pay your electric bill in Bitcoin the same way you order a pizza. Before you buckle up and head down this crypto-utopia road, let’s pump the brakes and demand some serious accountability. So, great news—real progress toward...

BitUtility Unveils "Peacock" NFT, Enabling Fee-Free Crypto Payments Across Global Services

BitUtility Unveils "Peacock" NFT, Enabling Fee-Free Crypto Payments Across Global Services

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BitUtility has officially launched its first utility NFT, named "Peacock," offering lifetime access to zero-fee payments across its global network of service providers. Through this initiative, the city will simplify cryptocurrency payments for both residents and travelers, whether they are paying a utility bill or booking a hotel stay. Beyond...

Peacock NFT: Is BitUtility Finally Bridging the Crypto Gap for Southeast Asia?

Peacock NFT: Is BitUtility Finally Bridging the Crypto Gap for Southeast Asia?

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For too long, cryptocurrency felt like a far-off dream. It seemed like a dreamy sci-fi future, obscured by gobbledygook, exorbitant gas fees, and the idea that it was just for crypto nerds and Wall Street traders. What if that’s just about to change, particularly for the dynamic, innovative, start-up culture...

Gala Games Pulls Plug on The Walking Dead NFT Game

Gala Games Pulls Plug on The Walking Dead NFT Game

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Gala Games has announced it will shut down The Walking Dead: Empires, a multiplayer survival game built around Ethereum NFTs, by July 31. Developed by Studio Wildcard, the action-adventure role-playing game based on the massive multiplayer game had previously been announced in 2021. Players finally got their hands on its...

Gala's Walking Dead NFT Shutdown Betrays Web3's Promise to Artists

Gala's Walking Dead NFT Shutdown Betrays Web3's Promise to Artists

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Web3 was supposed to be different. Decentralization, artist empowerment, true ownership – these were the buzzwords. Now, Gala Games is pulling the plug on The Walking Dead: Empires, and the silence from many corners is deafening. This is not just a lost game, this is a broken covenant. Emerging artists...

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...

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....