Now picture Anya, a talented young artist from a remote village in Cambodia. Her lush silk paintings, rich with ancient Khmer symbols, have no venue outside the local tourist traps. Then, she discovers Pump.fun. Now making good on her plan to create “SilkDreams,” her own crypto token, seemed possible. With...
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...
The intersection of Web3 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a temporary fad. It represents a sea change that should be on the radar of every business leader, investor, and innovator. Written by Marcin Kowalczyk, Blockchain Regulatory Analyst, BCLT. He shares why this collaborative advancement is important not just...
CoinDesk's Proof of Talk Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI list, launched in June 2025, is more than just a list. It's a spotlight illuminating the vibrant, often-overlooked innovation happening in Southeast Asia. We’re not just lifting women up as individuals in a vacuum. We’re celebrating the collective power...
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...
Cryptocurrency is a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. Familiar names settle in, but thousands of fresh faces come out. While Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, continues to dominate headlines, thousands of altcoins vie for attention, each promising innovative solutions and disruptive technologies. Marcin Kowalczyk is an experienced blockchain projects regulation analyst...
We all agree that the crypto landscape is a wild west, dangerous minefield. Promises of gold paved roads, world saving technology and an anarcho-capitalist paradise are equally carelessly bandied about. Let’s be honest – how much of it is really providing what’s promised. We are always told that your “safe...
Web3. This was the thing we were all promised instead of centralization. We imagined a future unshackled from the influence of Big Tech, brimming with creativity and user agency. Let's be honest, look around. How many DeFi protocols have been exploited? How many rug pulls have left trusting investors holding...
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is at it again, causing a stir — this time with their big $70 million roll of the dice on Eigen Labs’ EigenCloud. This move further illustrates the venture capital giant’s very pointed and specific belief in blockchain technology. They perceive its transformative power, particularly as it...
A16z’s recent $70 million throw at EigenLayer, in particular for EigenCloud. They’re betting everything on verifiable computation. This idea lets you verify off-chain happenings right on-chain. EigenDA, EigenVerify, EigenCompute – it all seems so cutting edge. I’m getting a strong smell of déjà vu. Is this going to be the...
