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Tom Simpson

Tom Simpson is the founder and editor of Digital in Asia, covering technology, digital media, gaming, and the startup ecosystem across the Asia-Pacific region since 2013. With over a decade of experience tracking Asia's rapidly evolving tech landscape, Tom provides analysis and insights on AI, fintech, e-commerce, gaming, and emerging digital trends shaping the region.
AI

A conversation with ChatGPT about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Web3 and the Metaverse

March 3, 2026December 2, 2022 by Tom Simpson

Can we start by explaining Bitcoin and how it works? Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. Transactions … Read more

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Categories AI, News Tags artificial intelligence, bitcoin, ethereum, featured, innovation, internet, metaverse, technology, trends
Uncategorized

TotallyAwesome launches platform for brands to reach under-18 gamers in APAC

March 3, 2026July 20, 2022 by Tom Simpson

TotallyAwesome, Asia’s digital advertising network for kids, teens, and families, has announced the launch of TotallyPlay across Asia-Pacific, empowering brands and advertisers to connect with the 450 million gamers in … Read more

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Categories Uncategorized Tags adtech, apac, featured, gaming, kids, marketing, mobile, technology
Gaming

8 Esports and Gaming Trends Shaping Southeast Asia in 2026

March 5, 2026March 28, 2022 by Tom Simpson

Southeast Asia has cemented its position as one of the world’s most dynamic gaming regions. With over 250 million gamers, a mobile-first ecosystem, and esports now an official medal discipline … Read more

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Categories Gaming, Insights Tags apac, asia, esport, esports, gaming, mobile, trends
Blockchain

GameFi startup Bowled.io Launches World-first Cricket Mobile Game

March 3, 2026March 24, 2022 by Tom Simpson

Bowled.io is launching the world’s first Play-to-Earn (P2E) cricket platform built on blockchain technology. The core idea is using an innovative game-play model where users bring their team to compete … Read more

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Categories Blockchain Tags asia, cricket, featured, gaming, metaverse, mobile, nft, play to earn, technology
Blockchain

Major new Metaverse project launch from Yuga Labs

March 3, 2026March 19, 2022 by Tom Simpson

Massive vibes today as Yuga Labs, owners of Punks, BAYC and Meebits, dropped the trailer for their Bored Ape Yacht Club metaverse — there’s already a currency ($ape), gaming elements … Read more

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Categories Blockchain Tags featured, gaming, marketing, metaverse, nfts, technology, trends, Web3
Blockchain

How Lower Ad Loads Benefit Marketers and Consumers

March 3, 2026March 1, 2022 by Tom Simpson

In recent years, there has been a flurry of new video services subsidised in part or entirely by advertising, many with a focus on delivering less advertising per hour than … Read more

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Categories Blockchain, Gaming, Video Tags advertising, featured, marketing, media, mobile, streaming, trends, video
News

2022 Gaming, Esports and Metaverse trends

March 3, 2026February 28, 2022 by Tom Simpson

While 2021 was gaming’s biggest year yet — and also the year the metaverse really stepped into the spotlight — 2022 promises to be even bigger. Blockchain, NFTs and play-to-earn … Read more

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Categories News Tags apac, asia, blockchain, esports, featured, gaming, metaverse, mobile, nfts, play to earn, technology, trends 1 Comment
News

57% of Consumers support NFT Gaming and Play-to-Earn

March 4, 2026February 26, 2022 by Tom Simpson

57% of consumers want to earn NFTs while they game. However, while it’s clear NFTs and play-to-earn are the future of gaming, it’s still a controversial topic with a minority … Read more

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Blockchain

3 Luxury Brands making it work in the Metaverse

March 4, 2026February 24, 2022 by Tom Simpson
metaverse gucci

Luxury brands have been making waves in Web3 and the metaverse recently. Here are 3 of the most interesting recent luxury fashion brand drops. 1. DOLCE&GABBANA x UNXD Launch of DGFamily community, … Read more

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Categories Blockchain, Retail Tech Tags marketing, metaverse, nft, nfts, trends, Web3 Leave a comment
Retail Tech

Southeast Asia sees fastest Ecommerce sales growth in the World

March 3, 2026February 23, 2022 by Tom Simpson
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Ecommerce sales in Southeast Asia will total $90 billion in 2022, an increase of $15 billion over last year. By next year, the region will cross the $100 billion mark, … Read more

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