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Crypto Regulation's Unseen Victims Are You Ready for It?

Crypto Regulation's Unseen Victims Are You Ready for It?

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US lawmakers are already circling, pens drawn, eager to write fresh crypto regulations. Their professed goal? Protecting consumers, eliminating criminal behavior, and establishing rule of law in the Wild West of digital assets. Sounds responsible, right? Think again. What if I said that despite good intentions, these efforts could actually...

Illinois Crypto Crackdown: Will Regulation Stifle Innovation?

Illinois Crypto Crackdown: Will Regulation Stifle Innovation?

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Illinois is considering a new set of regulations for the cryptocurrency industry, and some experts are concerned about the potential impact on innovation and entrepreneurship. These proposed regulations—the Digital Assets Control Persons Act (DACPA)—aim to provide a clear framework for the regulation of digital assets. Just as important is their...

Meta Earth's ME Network v2.0: A Community-First Blockchain?

Meta Earth's ME Network v2.0: A Community-First Blockchain?

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Meta Earth is creating a buzz with its ME Network v2.0 that was officially launched on May 1, 2025 at Token2049 in Dubai. This isn't just another blockchain announcement; it's a bold statement about building a decentralized ecosystem with the community at its heart. And DeliciousNFT.com is exploring the depths...

Meta Earth Unveils ME Network v2.0, Targets 10 Million Users by 2026

Meta Earth Unveils ME Network v2.0, Targets 10 Million Users by 2026

• Web3 Projects

Meta Earth officially released ME Network v2.0 at a global launch ceremony taking place in the city of Dubai on May 1st, 2025. The company has quite a journey ahead as it seeks to solve the blockchain trilemma and grow its user base by orders of magnitude. Additionally, Meta Earth...

Meta Earth's Regulatory Edge: A Real Advantage or a House of Cards?

Meta Earth's Regulatory Edge: A Real Advantage or a House of Cards?

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Meta Earth’s recent ME Network v2.0 launch celebration in Dubai, perfectly timed with Token2049, shouts and ASIA ambitions. A million users onboarded since April – tremendous. A community-driven vision? We've heard that song and dance before. Here’s what REALLY hooked me, the promise of a “regulatory edge.” In the Wild...

Apple's Crypto U-Turn A Regulatory Wake-Up Call?

Apple's Crypto U-Turn A Regulatory Wake-Up Call?

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Apple's decision to loosen its grip on App Store payments, allowing developers to link to external systems in the U.S., feels less like a change of heart and more like a reluctant surrender. A capitulation to the unrelenting march of doom wrought by antitrust persecution. Think of it as a...

Apple's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Tech Grab?

Apple's NFT Shift: A Win for Artists or Just Another Tech Grab?

• Commentary

At the moment I’m happily submerged in Southeast Asia’s bubbling creative ecosystem. When I look at the Web3 ecosystem these days, I’m equally enthused and fearful. The promise of NFTs—direct artist-to-collector relationships, bypassing gatekeepers—is incredibly powerful, especially for creators in regions often overlooked by traditional art markets. So, when I...

Apple's NFT U-Turn: What It Means for Crypto App Developers

Apple's NFT U-Turn: What It Means for Crypto App Developers

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Apple has historically taken a very tight leash on its App Store policies. This is particularly the case with new technologies, such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Recent developments on several fronts suggest that this damaging trend may be coming to an end. A recent U.S. court ruling has forced Apple’s...

Apple's NFT U-Turn: Regulatory Pressure or a Web3 Awakening?

Apple's NFT U-Turn: Regulatory Pressure or a Web3 Awakening?

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Let’s face it – Apple isn’t the first company that comes to mind when you think of early adoption of disruptive technologies. So when the tech giant relaxed its puritanical App Store requirements in regard to NFTs, the entire crypto world sat up and raised one eyebrow. Was this the...

Australia's Crypto Promise: Will Regulatory Gridlock Strangle Innovation?

Australia's Crypto Promise: Will Regulatory Gridlock Strangle Innovation?

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Australia might like to talk a big game about being ready to embrace the future of finance. Are we truly unlocking the promise of crypto innovation? Or are we just paving a regulatory dead-end, with bureaucratic delay and lost potential? The bipartisan deal on crypto regulation seems perfect in theory,...

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...

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...

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...

Immutable's Gamble: Will Gas-Free Trading Save Web3 Gaming?

Yet the hype around Web3 gaming is real, offering gamers true digital ownership and player-driven economies. Let’s get real: that promise usually meets a very different fate. High gas fees and a clunky user experience can quickly derail those intentions. Immutable is taking a big bet with its zkEVM and...

Civitas' Immutable Leap: A Win for Emerging Artists in Web3?

I think back to visiting a small art collective in Yangon just a few years ago. It was a time when the energy was electric, the talent readily evident, but the artists themselves were suffering. They were making amazing digital art and wanted to access the global NFT market. Those...

Kazakhstan's Solana Zone: A Web3 Oasis or Just Another Crypto Mirage?

Is Kazakhstan really developing a true Web3 utopia, or just another playground for the crypto elite? The establishment of a Solana Economic Zone Kazakhstan (SEZ KZ) in Astana has generated much enthusiasm but criticism. The prospect of a blockchain-powered haven in Central Asia, however, is tantalizing. We need to take...