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Own's Crypto Payouts: Empowering Southeast Asian Creators Or Just Hype?

Own's Crypto Payouts: Empowering Southeast Asian Creators Or Just Hype?

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Southeast Asia is a hotbed of creativity, bursting with talent that often struggles to break through the noise of traditional media and financial systems. It’s more than just a shame—it’s dangerous business—these incredible artists, musicians and storytellers are under threat. Geographical limitations, banking restrictions, and the prohibitive costs of fair...

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US Crypto Bill a Mistake? Why Global Rules Are Needed Now More Than Ever

The US GENIUS Act. Sounds impressive, right? A big, likely commendable, step forward in the Wild West of crypto regulation, to finally tame the stablecoin beast. But what if this “brilliant” move ends up spawning a global regulatory nightmare? Now that’s something to chew on! But what if, in its...

GENIUS Act: Why US Crypto Regulation Risks Crushing Southeast Asia's Innovation

The US GENIUS Act. Sounds impressive, right? Stablecoin regulation, consumer protection—all noble goals. But what if I told you this seemingly domestic piece of legislation could inadvertently stifle the vibrant, burgeoning crypto scene in Southeast Asia, effectively silencing a chorus of forgotten voices?There’s a tendency in our thinking to believe...

Pump.fun's PUMP Coin: Savior of Solana DeFi or Ultimate Cash Grab?

Is Pump.fun about to jump the shark with its own token? Or is this all a shrewd ploy to go legit with a platform originally designed for meme coin madness?Pump.fun exploded onto the Solana ecosystem like a DeFi supernova, allowing anyone—seriously, anyone—to create their own crypto in seconds. No coding...

Beyond the List: Why Web3's 'Women's Lists' Actually Hinder True Equality

Let's be real. We were all impressed by the CoinDesk and Proof of Talk’s Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI list. Kudos to those women, truly. Nkiru Uwaje, Yasmina Kazitani, Daniela Amodei, Gracy Chen… there’s no doubt about it—their accomplishments simply speak for themselves. Are these lists truly protecting...

Nexus Mods' Monetization U-Turn: A Win for Gamers or a Delay?

The announcement of the sale of Nexus Mods to this Chosen thing has hit the community like a badly compressed paid mod. The first announcement—total secrecy. Strike one. The premature and vague retraction from “Foledinho” regarding not selling mods… oh wait? Strike two. If you see the “Gaming Startup Monetization...

Nexus Mods NFT Nightmare: Web3's Broken Promise or Gaming's Savior?

The Chosen Nexus Mods sale has already sent shockwaves through the modding community. The initial secrecy surrounding the acquisition, coupled with the discovery of that infamous "Gaming Startup Monetization Cheat Sheet," has rightly triggered alarm bells. This is the statute I introduced above, we’re literally discussing a document that calls...