The world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has experienced dizzying highs and astounding lows. Yet that attach momentum originated from equally explosive boom in recognition that soon spaced crashing down. Join blockchain regulatory analyst Marcin Kowalczyk as he explores the current state of the NFT market. Along the way, he identifies...
Needless to say, the NFT bubble has burst. Remember those headlines screaming about million-dollar JPEGs? Now, these are more like hushed marketplace closings and sorely missing your Bored Ape NFT. I told you so is very attractive, but to be frank, the schadenfreude is getting old. The real question is:...
Sony’s first foray into Web3 being Xynth88, a cyberpunk runner game on the Soneium blockchain, is beyond exciting! It is a bit like watching a smart, experienced gambler make a deep high-risk bet. The initial allure is undeniable. Fast-paced gameplay and a belief in true digital ownership enchant the fantasy....
Together these factors make Southeast Asia a sleeping giant in the Web3 revolution. Imagine an emerging Indonesian artist producing stunning digital imagery. No longer constrained by the whims of the gatekeepers of traditional galleries, they are able to connect directly with a global audience. Animal rights activists, a Filipino farmer...
What’s clear is that Yupp’s recent $33 million seed round – led by none other than a16z crypto – is much more than another funding announcement. It’s a really big red flag, a flashing neon sign pointing towards the collision course Web3 is hurtling towards with… well, reality. We’re referring...
Yupp Yupp has definitely made a big splash recently in the tech world. The startup that works at the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology raised a stunning $33 million in seed funding. A16z Crypto, the crypto-focused arm of Andreessen Horowitz, managed this major investment. Led by participation from...
I get it. But the current regulatory path often seems more like an obstacle than an innovation pathway. Such a wall would, by default, cut off artists and entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia from accessing the opportunities that Web3 can provide, when many need them the most. We need to ask...
Malta’s long been a controversial topic, and recently, much of it has been for the wrong reasons. Fantastic that household names like Jupiter, Gemini and Coinbase are queuing up for EU licences. MiCA was meant to be this great, harmonized, single framework, hoooooray. One seat to rule them all, across...
Donald Trump made $1.16 million from NFTs. Let that sink in. The man who built his empire on real estate and reality TV made the Republican party a shining example of traditional finance. Fast forward to today and he’s betting big on Web3, raking in SERIOUS cash. This isn't just...
Southeast Asia has long been considered a sleeping giant in terms of overall Web3 adoption. Put aside what you’ve been led to believe about Silicon Valley or London. The true invention and upheaval lie in the rice paddies and busy metropolises of this colorful part of the world. A new...
