Tag: southeastasia

Web3's $10M Paris Prize Ignores Southeast Asian Artists Again?

Web3's $10M Paris Prize Ignores Southeast Asian Artists Again?

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Another year, another cycle, another round of Web3 hype bingo, and yet another missed opportunity. Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) and its associated ETHGlobal hackathon only recently concluded, raining down more than $10 million in prizes onto promising startups. DeFi, AI, Gaming – all the buzzwords were present. 1,000+ applicants, 100...

IgniteX: Will MEXC's $30M Light Up Southeast Asia's Web3 Scene?

IgniteX: Will MEXC's $30M Light Up Southeast Asia's Web3 Scene?

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Will IgniteX actually ignite? And so while $30 million sounds like a lot of money, and on paper at least, MEXC’s commitment to Southeast Asia’s Web3 future is admirable. But money alone doesn't guarantee success. Will this be the real thing, or just another short-lived spark? It all comes down...

EXPO 2025 NFTs: A Gateway Drug to Web3 for Southeast Asian Artists?

EXPO 2025 NFTs: A Gateway Drug to Web3 for Southeast Asian Artists?

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EXPO 2025 in Osaka? More than just another world's fair. It's a potential launchpad! An opportunity to catapult Southeast Asian artists directly into the thick of Web3. Think of it as a colorful, creative Trojan Horse packed with arts and cultural narratives. Inside, it protects the promise of economic empowerment.Forgotten...

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...

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

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...

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...