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5 Ways Bubblemaps & TON Empower Southeast Asian Crypto Artists

5 Ways Bubblemaps & TON Empower Southeast Asian Crypto Artists

• Commentary

As artists from Southeast Asia, we often find the crypto art world intimidating and overwhelming, like stepping into a jungle. You’re advocating for genuine engagement, transparency, and equitable pay in an industry generally plagued by snake oil and hero worship. I know this firsthand from years of conversations with artists...

TON's Transparency Gambit: Can Bubblemaps Tame the Wild West?

TON's Transparency Gambit: Can Bubblemaps Tame the Wild West?

• Commentary

Is TON, with its recent skyrocketing inherently driven by Telegram’s acceptance, really to swap its cowboy hat in favor of a badge? The integration of Bubblemaps, a self-proclaimed "InfoFi" analytics company, into the TON blockchain feels less like a technical upgrade and more like a preemptive surrender to the inevitable:...

First Force's TON NFT Drop: A Missed Opportunity for SEA Artists?

First Force's TON NFT Drop: A Missed Opportunity for SEA Artists?

• Commentary

The excitement surrounding First Force’s 10,000 SBT drop on the TON blockchain has been electric. A big fall, they claim, one of the largest on TON! Access to these amazing community experiences, all for 30 TON (about $100). That’s the really thrilling part for the TAC community — and, for...

First Force Launches Telegram NFT Drop on TON, Announces Agglayer Collaboration

First Force Launches Telegram NFT Drop on TON, Announces Agglayer Collaboration

• NFT Drops

First Force will make its first appearance on Telegram with an epic NFT drop uniquely minted on the TON blockchain. Currently traded at around $3.29, the token significantly reimagines NFT ownership and utility. At the same time, First Force has revealed a partnership with Agglayer, highlighted by a recent networking...

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 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....

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...