Sky Ecosystem's gamble with Grove Protocol and its $1 billion tokenized credit strategy isn't just another DeFi headline. It's a potential seismic shift. Out with the old, in with the new. Forget about marginal tweaks. We’re changing the game of finance and connecting the dots between Wall Street’s establishment and...
We just don’t realize that every single day, we continue to hand over more and more pieces of ourselves to the internet. Think about it: your online banking, your social media profiles, your shopping habits, everything. It's a digital shadow hanging over you, managed by corporations you barely know, and...
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to reduce costs, enhance security, and protect data privacy. Blockchain technology is one such tool that has burst onto the scene as a greater resource and solution to these urgent issues. This article explores how blockchain can address...
A new, decentralized alternative to Know Your Customer (KYC) verification is making its way into the crypto scene in the form of the zero-knowledge identity token. This groundbreaking solution solves two equally important challenges around cost and privacy that businesses struggle to overcome. This new zero-knowledge powered token gives organizations...
Blockchain is more than the latest tech hype word—it’s a corporate exterminator. Plain and simple. It’s the digital counterculture, a virtual streetfight against shoddy, wasteful corporate artistry. And the old guard knows it. They're terrified.Think of the financial industry. With every transaction jumping between a series of middlemen, all of...
Rio de Janeiro. Samba, sunshine, and… blockchain? Blockchain. RIO 2025 is going to ignite a Web3 revolution across Brazil. Is this really just a caipirinha-fueled fantasy, or does it have real merit beyond the fanfare? I’ve spent decades studying the record business and yes, I’m guilty of putting a few...
Latin America is rapidly rising as a third stronghold in the Web3 world. This increase is driven by a distinct combination of economic conditions, rapid technological uptake, and culture of talent and innovation found in this budding metropolis. Among Latin American countries, Brazil is taking the lead in cryptocurrency regulations...
When you think of the word “blockchain,” what do you envision? When we say crypto, do you immediately imagine that stereotypical “crypto bro” from Miami, flexing about his Lambos and ICOs. I know I sometimes do. That picture—even though it’s all over the place—is sadly, woefully incomplete. That’s similar to...
Blockchain.RIO is Latin America’s biggest Web3 & Crypto Summit. We’re excited for it to take place in Rio de Janeiro from August 5-7, 2025. The annual event has become a key meeting place for innovators, policymakers, and regulators alike in the rapidly growing blockchain space. Merging educational sessions, networking opportunities,...
The greater cryptocurrency landscape is rapidly evolving. New altcoins come out every day, each one introducing exciting new technologies and the chance to get rich quick. Keeping one step in front of the curve takes some serious legwork and a very close eye on the developments of our ever-changing market....
A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...
It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...
Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...
Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...
As a response, the Global South is increasing its efforts to create and deploy Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This increased focus will improve service delivery, increase financial inclusion, and create economic opportunity. As these countries begin their own journeys towards digital transformation, there is much that can be learned. The...
Take Fatima as an example, a skilled weaver in a rural Ethiopian community. Though her detailed designs are breathtaking, getting her products in front of customers outside of her small local market is an ongoing challenge. Picture this—Fatima exploring a bustling metaverse marketplace. Today, her engaging digital tapestries are critically...
Consider the case of a smallholder farmer in rural Africa, not able to receive a loan due to the lack of a verifiable national ID. Or a woman entrepreneur in Latin America, swimming against bureaucratic red tape just to register her business. This is not merely an inconvenience, it is...
On the AI front, Meta seems to be making all the right moves. It’s primarily focused on creating what they term “personal superintelligence.” This new initiative marks a departure from the company’s earlier metaverse-centric plans, marking a major pivot in strategy. Meta believes in an AI future that’s closely integrated...
