Tag: sports

Pudgy Penguins Revs Up Excitement with NASCAR Partnership

Pudgy Penguins Revs Up Excitement with NASCAR Partnership

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Pudgy Penguins, the nomadic and adorable 8,888 collection of NFT penguins living on the Ethereum blockchain, recently made headlines when they announced their partnership with NASCAR. This new collaboration is another major accomplishment in the ongoing progress of the project since its 2022 acquisition. The specific terms of the partnership...

FIFA's Ethereum Leap: Genius Move or Regulatory Nightmare?

FIFA's Ethereum Leap: Genius Move or Regulatory Nightmare?

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FIFA's decision to ditch Algorand for an Ethereum-compatible blockchain is more than just a tech upgrade. It's a high-stakes gamble with potentially seismic regulatory implications. We must dig deeper and challenge ourselves to confront whether FIFA is truly leading the way in its financial future. Or, are they instead gambling...

FIFA to Launch Proprietary Blockchain Network

FIFA to Launch Proprietary Blockchain Network

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FIFA has already gone a step further by unveiling its own blockchain named “FIFA Blockchain.” With this move, Vermont takes a big step into the world of decentralized technology. We’re looking at a May 2025 release for the beta version of FIFA Blockchain. Look out for a complete release coming...

FIFA NFTs Moving! What You Need to Know About the Big Switch

FIFA NFTs Moving! What You Need to Know About the Big Switch

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The FIFA Collect platform, home to FIFA’s official NFT collection, is taking a big step. It is currently migrating from the Algorand blockchain to a new “FIFA Blockchain,” which will specifically be compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The transition date is May 20, 2025. This transition represents an...

FIFA to Migrate NFT Platform to New Blockchain After May 2025

FIFA to Migrate NFT Platform to New Blockchain After May 2025

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FIFA—great news, indeed! The organization will move FIFA Collect, its foundational NFT collection, from the Algorand blockchain to the newly launched FIFA Blockchain. Powered by European city diplomacy, the announcement was made on April 30 via a FIFA Collect migration FAQ.The migration is now planned for on or after May...

FIFA's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Play?

FIFA's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Play?

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FIFA’s relocating its NFT platform, “FIFA Collect,” to a different blockchain. Big deal, right? Maybe. Or perhaps it’s the ultimate step in the long game to further centralize control – all while pretending to move toward a more workable solution. Let's dissect this, especially for those of us in Southeast...

FIFA's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Play?

FIFA's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Power Play?

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For the past six years, I have helped plan hackathons throughout Southeast Asia. I have seen the creativity and passion of local artists who work hard to earn a place on the international stage. These are talents bursting at the seams here, many stifled instead by gatekeepers and predatory systems...

FIFA's Blockchain Gamble: Will Regulators Score an Own Goal?

FIFA's Blockchain Gamble: Will Regulators Score an Own Goal?

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Meanwhile, FIFA is working on custom blockchain infrastructure to increase the utility of its NFT collectibles. It’s an audacious step, a transformative leap… or a huge doggy doo. While FIFA touts "better performance" and "improved scalability," the real question is: are regulators ready for this, and could their response inadvertently...

FIFA's Blockchain Gamble: Will It Score With Users or End in Regulation?

FIFA's Blockchain Gamble: Will It Score With Users or End in Regulation?

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FIFA has also announced plans to migrate its NFT platform, “FIFA Collect,” to a new EVM-compatible blockchain called “FIFA Blockchain.” This implementation is definitely a provocative yet dangerous move for the agency. In the end, will it be a game winner or own goal? The answer depends on more than...

Mahomes' Museum: Will His NFT Marketplace Score a Touchdown?

Mahomes' Museum: Will His NFT Marketplace Score a Touchdown?

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Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback, is starting “The Museum of Mahomes,” an NFT marketplace. The digital marketplace will serve as a bridge between Mahomes and his fans in the new digital environment and provide unique digital collectibles exclusive to the platform. Will it be a winning play?...

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....