The Rosen Law Firm's class action lawsuit against Game of Silks, with its looming April 25, 2025, lead plaintiff deadline, feels a world away for many. For NFT artists in Southeast Asia, it’s a first tremor that may set off an avalanche. We're talking about more than just a single...
Southeast Asia’s dynamic art scene is at the forefront of this digital transformation powered by crypto and NFTs. A “light touch” regulatory approach is favored by advocates of a crypto-friendly regulatory framework. It could just as quickly turn that dream into a nightmare for the artists and creators who stand...
Is Southeast Asia on the verge of bursting onto the global NFT stage? The Jackson Sharkz NFT giveaway, which started on April 15th, 2025, from Jackson.io, could be the spark. Over 10,000 participants in three days? That’s not merely a giveaway—it’s a symbolic statement. A declaration that the region was...
I happen to think it’s the latter, and here’s why. It’s not only about games – it’s about opportunity.Free Minting: Democratizing Access to Web3The beauty of the Solana Game Pass is that it’s open to everyone. In an area rife with economic inequality, the “free to mint” feature is revolutionary....
To many, the NFT space, widely treated as the inevitable replacement for all art and culture with digital ownership, seems like a gilded cage. High gas fees and a sea of technical jargon are intimidating. This opportunity hoarding noises the playing field for artists and creators, most especially in developing...
Bitcoin had its moment. We all know about the hype, the Lambo dreams, and the fly by night promises of a new decentralized future. Bitcoin’s price has returned to its rollercoaster ride. In reality, something of far greater importance is taking place in Southeast Asia. Put aside dreams of get-rich-quick...
Meet Anya, a young, talented batik artist from a small Indonesian village. She is passionate about her work. She puts her heart and soul into her elaborate designs. She has aspirations of serving an audience much larger than her small local market. She’s read the hype about how easy it...
Indeed, Binance recently reached a historic $4.3 billion settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Is the firm today writing the playbook for how to succeed in the world of crypto? And if so, who really benefits? Otherwise, Richard Teng, CEO of Binance Asia, extending praise to the United...
Is the West really the only gateway? For too long, the art world, and especially the digital art world, has been controlled by Western narratives and platforms. What if there was another way? What if Southeast Asian artists didn’t have to rely on these gatekeepers, and received support to reach...
The Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC) has released an innovative new industry standard for market making. This move injects a welcome maturity into a field sometimes characterized as the wild west. Past the media hoopla and blockchain buzzwords, is a genuine chance for Southeast Asian artists to really make it...
