Tag: southeast asia

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Will It Unleash Southeast Asia's Web3 Potential?

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Will It Unleash Southeast Asia's Web3 Potential?

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Paul Atkins' call for a crypto policy overhaul at the SEC isn't just about Wall Street. It's about the forgotten voices of Southeast Asia. While the US debates becoming the "crypto capital," a vibrant Web3 revolution is already brewing in the region, and the SEC's actions could either fuel its...

NFTs Empower Artists in Southeast Asia Here's How

NFTs Empower Artists in Southeast Asia Here's How

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The art world—as it exists today—for far too long, has been a gilded cage. Curators, galleries and rich patrons—gatekeepers every one. Southeast Asia as a whole is teeming with artistic talent that just isn’t exposed or recognized on the world stage. An incredible transformation is underway in this dynamic community....

Emarat's Crypto Gas: 3 Ways It Fuels Southeast Asia's Web3 Dreams

Emarat's Crypto Gas: 3 Ways It Fuels Southeast Asia's Web3 Dreams

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Southeast Asian artists today are working at an unprecedented level. They’re making amazing art, breaking new creative ground, and developing audiences deep in the time zones most conducive to TikTok virality. Behind the vibrant colors and captivating melodies lies a frustrating reality: getting paid is a nightmare. Legacy banking channels...

Dubai's HODL Summit: Will It Empower Southeast Asian Crypto Artists?

Dubai's HODL Summit: Will It Empower Southeast Asian Crypto Artists?

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The HODL Summit in Dubai, which promises to be a glittering crypto innovation show, is right around the corner. Five thousand of the world’s leaders, investors and innovators are all scheduled to converge on Madinat Jumeirah. DeFi, tokenization, AI-powered blockchain – the buzzwords are cacophonous. A crucial question lingers: Will...

27x Gains? How Unstaked's AI Agents Empower Southeast Asian Creators

27x Gains? How Unstaked's AI Agents Empower Southeast Asian Creators

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I’ve experienced the full force of this creativity myself on the ground in Southeast Asia. Too frequently, that promise is stifled by the overwhelming task of traversing the Web3 space. Imagine onboarding new users, fighting off a constant stream of spam, and offering round-the-clock community support. It's exhausting, and it's...

Bitcoin's New Era: 3 Ways It Empowers Southeast Asian Artists

Bitcoin's New Era: 3 Ways It Empowers Southeast Asian Artists

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Okay, let's be real. For too long, the crypto narrative has been captured by Wall Street bros obsessing over lambos and moonshots. Something fundamental is shifting. Even the fortune teller, Ki Young Ju, is willing to concede that his previous forecasts missed the mark. Why? Simply put, Bitcoin is much...

DOOD Token: Will It Empower Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

DOOD Token: Will It Empower Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

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The excitement surrounding this DOOD token launch is palpable. Airdrops, exchange listings, NFT sales through the roof – it’s just crazy. Beyond the surface-level hype, a more profound question lingers: Can this token genuinely empower Southeast Asian NFT artists?Bridging the Digital Divide NowCulturally, Southeast Asia is a fascinating mix of...

AI DApps: Southeast Asia's Artists Will Lead Web3's Revolution

AI DApps: Southeast Asia's Artists Will Lead Web3's Revolution

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It’s now clear that Southeast Asia will be the birthplace of Web3’s revolution. Ironically, though, it’s not the venture capitalists or Silicon Valley giants leading this charge. It’s these artists – empowered and protected by AI DApps – who are set to finally be the ones to rewrite the playbook....

Doodles' $DOOD Airdrop: Southeast Asia's Artists Win Big?

Doodles' $DOOD Airdrop: Southeast Asia's Artists Win Big?

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The Doodles $DOOD airdrop. It happened. And while everyone's busy dissecting charts and comparing it to Pudgy Penguins (again!), I'm looking at something far more interesting: the potential seismic shift this could trigger for Southeast Asian artists.Airdrop: A Bridge, Not Just Free MoneyLet’s not kid ourselves, airdrops are usually thought...

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

Frank's out. Rohun Vora, the figure who became the face of DeGods, is leaving his role. After three years, he’s passing the reins over to 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce. Fine. People move on. The timing reeks. On that fourth front, Solana sales have increased 101%. At the same time, Ethereum sales...

DeGods' Frank Exit: A Warning Sign for Web3's 'Cult of Personality'?

Frank DeGods is out. Poof. And just like that, one of the most iconic characters of the NFT space has departed. While some are celebrating fresh blood and a new direction for DeGods, I can't help but see this as a flashing neon sign screaming about a problem festering within...

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

Frank DeGods is out. Realistic goals Two pseudonymous figures we’re calling @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce are all the way in. The NFT world holds its breath. Beyond the leadership shuffle, a more profound question looms: can decentralization really finally save NFTs from the very problems that plague them? Beyond that, will...

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

In short, are we just seeing Wild West 2.0, but on Solana blockchain this time? Assets such as HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN soared in the third week of May 2025. Their increase has been astronomical to say the least. But behind the flashy headlines and impressive daily transaction volumes, a...

DeGods' Founder Quits: Is This the End of NFT Hype or a Smart Pivot?

Frank DeGods is out. After three years at the helm of DeGods, Rohun Vora has stepped down, leaving many in the NFT space scratching their heads. 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce are both really at the helm—that’s a part of what has made these communities powerful. Sales are booming on both Solana...

DeGods Founder Steps Down: Is This Web3's Southeast Asia Moment?

Frank DeGods is out. 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce are in. Sales are up. To be frank, who gives a hoot about the inner workings of yet another NFT project. Unless this season of change in leadership is indicative of something much more. Something that could finally unlock the potential of Web3...

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

What new SEC Chair Paul Atkins has in mind is nothing short of a revolution – a simple yet bold US crypto asset policy modernization. His commitment? To stop regulation by enforcement and bring in an age of clear, observable rulemaking. It sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Almost as good feeling...

Colle AI's Solana Bet Risks Centralization: Here's Why It Matters

And wouldn’t you know it — literally yesterday from Dubai — Colle AI announced that they are doubling down on Solana. On the surface, this decision might add up to a no-brainer. Faster transactions, lower fees, increased liquidity – sounds alluring for everyone’s NFTs, right? They’re advertising super efficient smart...