Let’s face it, GameFi has taken a beating lately. Sustainability? Questionable. Exploitation? A valid concern. Regulations? A looming headache. The majority of people scoff at it and write it off as a flash in the pan, a pyramid scheme in the form of play-to-earn paradise. What if we're wrong? What...
I first got to know Miguel in a Manila internet cafe looking at pictures of his incredible work last year. There he was, bent over a keyboard, eyes fixed on the screen, fingers dancing across the keys. Not unusual, right? Except Miguel wasn’t just playing — he was working. He’s...
Ethereum's recent surge to $2600 is exciting, but it's just the beginning. We’re not referring to something like a short-term pump, induced by hype. Unlike the last rally, this is a data-backed ascent, and the numbers are screaming $5000 ETH by 2026. I know, bold claim, right? But allow us...
The 2025 headlines shout “institutional adoption”— just look at the heavy hitters at EthCC 2025, the excitement over on-chain ETFs. Of course it’s a big deal that BlackRock and Deutsche Bank are appearing in Cannes. Let’s face it, that’s just half the narrative. The true story is happening literally on...
I've seen too many bright-eyed founders from Manila to Mumbai crash and burn, chasing the crypto dream without understanding the harsh realities. Here are the realities nobody tells you about. These are the existential challenges that once had founders tossing and turning, glued to their screens in desperate anticipation of...
The narrative surrounding crypto adoption by corporate treasuries is often painted with broad strokes of innovation and future-proof financial strategy. Under the hood of these great bullish headlines, some worrisome trends are afoot. With my background in data analysis and strategic development, I find this trend incredibly alarming and full...
Europe is betting big on deeptech. Forget incremental improvements – we’re on the cusp of radical innovations in defense, AI, quantum computing and advanced materials. Funds such as Omnes Real Tech 2 (€112M) are paving the way. So what does this European gold rush spell for Asian startups, who are...
Europe's blockchain scene is buzzing, isn't it? A fancy €250 million has been poured all over the continent, and the news is full of shouting about innovation this and disruption that. Now, before you picture Europe becoming the next decentralized everything Silicon Valley, hold your horses. Today, let’s add a...
The news is buzzing: Mercado Bitcoin is tokenizing $200 million in real-world assets (RWAs) on the XRP Ledger. Big deal, right? For many, it’s business as usual in the world of crypto. For founders grinding it out in Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines, this would be a big deal....
Mercado Bitcoin's move to tokenize $200 million in real-world assets (RWAs) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) isn't just another crypto headline. It's a calculated entry point, a strategic feint by Ripple aimed squarely at the heart of traditional finance. Consider it Ripple’s digital Trojan Horse, wheeled straight into the walls...
