Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these countries have crafted clear frameworks that foster innovation while protecting investors, in contrast to the U.S., where […] Powered by...
Piracy Warning For Russian Cinemas as Legal Streaming Revenues Skyrocket
With war still raging in Ukraine, writing about the collateral damage to Russia’s cinema industry seems vanishingly unimportant. When Disney, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, Paramount, and Universal left the Russian market, some celebrated their exit as a positive for local cinema. Opportunities for local filmmakers would appear in greater numbers than ever before, some assured, and the entire ecosystem would only thrive without unwanted...
nHentai Fights Back in Piracy Lawsuit: ‘Rightsholder Gave Permission’
Manga and anime have become increasingly popular in recent years. These formats originate in Japan but are now popular all over the world. Available in static and animated form, ‘hentai’ describes the adult versions of the above, which also has growing audience of many millions of fans. As with any type of media, not all consumers are paying for access. Many people prefer ‘free’ websites instead, such as nHentai.net, which had nearly...