One billion dollars poured into crypto last week. A billion. While the US and Europe are busy building the future of finance, I have to ask: Southeast Asia, what are you waiting for? Why aren't we leading this charge? Or, are we satisfied letting someone else win all the marbles?Missed...
Our Fear & Greed Index is currently screaming “GREED!” at 73. That’s flashing neon signs, ladies and gentlemen, and Southeast Asia should be on high alert. Not with wide-eyed, FOMO-fueled hysteria. Instead, with strategic vision. This isn’t some get rich quick scheme either, it’s an investment in a sustainable, innovative...
That Crypto Fear & Greed Index… it’s back to greed mode. A score of 73, to be exact. Now, I'm not saying the sky is falling, but when everyone's chasing the same shiny object, experience tells me it's time to be extra cautious. Think of it like this: remember the...
Ukraine recently sent a strong message to crypto firms accused of facilitating Russia’s sanctions evasion. Sixty firms, seventy-three individuals – assets frozen, economic activity banned. It’s a great, bold step, for those of us who are monitoring from Southeast Asia, it’s a blaring wake-up alarm. Put aside too the technocratic...
Forget Bitcoin maximalism. Forget Ethereum’s gas fees. The real revolution brewing in crypto isn’t the one being built by Wall Street VCs or Silicon Valley coders. It's happening right here, in Southeast Asia, fueled by the very thing the crypto elite scoff at: meme coins.Southeast Asia's Untapped PotentialLook around. We’re...
Let's be blunt: the meme coin craze isn't just a quirky internet phenomenon. Our financial system is once again sitting on a massive, ticking time bomb. Incredibly, regulators have their blinders on to this threat. You might think I'm exaggerating. After all, aren’t these things just viral jokes with no...
Ukraine has certainly made a grand statement by sanctioning 73 uniformed officials and 60 crypto exchanges. These moves specifically go after individuals suspected of aiding Russia’s efforts to circumvent global sanctions. Slapping sanctions on paper (or, you know, digital paper) doesn't automatically translate to airtight enforcement. After years of experience...
Let’s face it, crypto market is a casino roller coaster created by a hyperactive orangutan on LSD. We’ve experienced the best case scenario, worst case scenario, and every scenario in between. But beneath all this chaos is a palpable sense of something big happening, something really big, brewing. This, I...
Put aside any preconceived notions you may have about Bitcoin. This isn’t just about numbers going up. This is more than just urban planning, it’s about real people, real change, and a revolution bubbling up in Southeast Asia that’s about to explode. I’m not just talking about an opportunity to...
On one hand, everybody’s talking about Bitcoin going to $230,000 and Solana going to $4,390. The whispers of "cup-and-handle" patterns are deafening. But before you refinance your mortgage and invest everything into crypto, let's slow down a minute. I’m Eleanor Brooks, and like many of you, I’ve spent years trying...
The video gaming industry has skyrocketed in the last few years, with worldwide revenue topping a jaw-dropping $347 billion in 2022. This growth isn't just about better graphics or more immersive storylines; it's fueled by groundbreaking technologies like cryptocurrency and blockchain. Kwame Nkosi is a policy analyst with an eye...
The cryptocurrency market, now consisting of thousands of different digital coins, has expanded exponentially since the advent of Bitcoin in 2009. Each cryptocurrency is designed with specific purposes. From Bitcoin, which is used as digital gold and for payments, to Tether, a stablecoin pegged to the USD for stability, and...
The world of cryptocurrency, with its promise of decentralized finance and borderless transactions, has unfortunately attracted a darker element: cross-chain crypto crime. To Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher, that’s a significant increase in trafficking operations taking advantage of all blockchains’ interoperability. Recent reports indicate a staggering $21.8 billion has...
A new report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic shows that cross-chain crypto crime surged to an astounding $21.8 billion. This increase has been primarily driven by the increased use of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), cross-chain bridges, and swap services to launder illicit funds. Transnational criminals operating out of Russia, Iran, and...
The crypto market is an ever-changing battlefield, where the tides change with bullish / bearish investor sentiment, unexpected technological innovations, and macroeconomic conditions. Bitcoin is in what we call a “greed phase.” At the same time, Ethereum is making very bullish moves, which could set the stage for an altseason....
Bitcoin is demonstrating phenomenal resilience as it shoots into what seems to be a fourth phase of mania speculation. At the same time, the biggest holders are deeply cutting their exposure. Analysis suggests that Bitcoin's upward trajectory may continue, supported by historical patterns and the market's capacity to absorb substantial...
XRP is riding high on bullish momentum, driven by technical patterns, whale accumulation, and regulatory clarity. The digital asset might be on the cusp of a massive breakout. Its unique value for cross-border payments and circumvention of sanctions are major cost-saving benefits for financial institutions, which is fueling this anticipated...
XRP has been one of the most talks about cryptocurrency lately, and multiple catalysts indicating XRP could lead the next price surge have surfaced. Kwame Nkosi unpacks the technical indicators and whale accumulation driving this bullish outlook. In addition, he cautions against ignoring future dangers in this new terrain.Technical Indicators...