Australia’s on the crypto bandwagon, but without the right license, are we paddling out to a tidal wave? We find ourselves in a new global wave of digital assets. We’re having a tough time jamming square pegs—like crypto—into the round holes of our existing financial regulatory regimes. ASIC's attempt to...
Australia, land of sunshine and… crypto confusion? As someone who has experienced this phenomenon across Southeast Asia, I’ve witnessed the rapid adoption of digital assets. With that remarkable growth comes the need for responsible regulation and I’m getting very worried. Neighboring countries such as Singapore and Malaysia are already in...
Wait a minute, because something really, really big just occurred, and quite honestly, the financial media has it all wrong on what this means. WhiteBIT, the crypto exchange giant you may be familiar with from European shores, just touched down in Australia. Okay, big deal, right? Wrong. We know—this isn’t...
WhiteBIT's move Down Under is undeniably bold. Launching WhiteBIT.au in December 2024, after months of work is a testimonial to ambition. Now, is this a brilliant strategic maneuver? Or is it a reckless gamble in a still burgeoning market with nascent capabilities and a host of murky regulations? Let's unpack...
The Australian cryptocurrency market is more exciting than ever, with new platforms launching almost every day to accommodate unprecedented demand. About WhiteBIT WhiteBIT is a European-based, time-tested cryptocurrency exchange with a presence across the globe. In December 2024, it formally launched a separate platform for the Australian market, WhiteBIT.au. This...
The United States Senate recently convened a hearing on the growing universe of cryptocurrency. In doing so, they highlighted the desperate need for regulation in this emerging frontier. Here are some of the most important highlights that emerged through the conversations. They each noted the challenges, opportunities, and possible future...
The market of cryptocurrency day trading is a whirlwind, chaotic and always on the move. Quick reflexes, and even quicker algorithms. Thanks to new, advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grok, traders are experiencing the most powerful insight and automation they’ve ever seen. Kwame Nkosi, a blockchain commentator, balances...
Let’s face it, the crypto community can’t resist an exciting hype train. Right now, the AI-powered trading locomotive is barreling down the tracks, with Grok and ChatGPT as its star conductors. Well before you decide to mortgage your home and give Uber all your assets, let’s slow down a moment...
You know, sometimes I feel like I'm watching a rerun of an old movie, only this time, it's playing out in the halls of Congress. The Senate Banking Committee’s recent hearing on the need for comprehensive crypto regulation. It was a bit like a Broadway show. Rather than earnestly seeking...
The recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on regulating the crypto space? If I’m being truthful, it was more like seeing a train wreck go down in slow motion. While senators debated the nuances of defining a digital asset – is it a security, a commodity, or something else entirely? –...
Forget about Wall Street, the exciting disruptor in crypto day trading is cooking up in the crowded streets of Southeast Asia. I'm not talking about hedge fund managers with Bloomberg terminals; I'm talking about the everyday person – the small business owner in Jakarta, the student in Kuala Lumpur, the...
You think you know stablecoins. Tether, USDC – the usual suspects. Big market caps, widespread adoption. Comforting, right? Wrong. As all eyes are on these titans, a more quiet revolution is in the making. Looking forward to seeing you there! This lack of attention is robbing you of big future...
The original and inarguable promise of crypto was decentralization and freedom. We lost sight of that dream and exchanged it for something else. A façade that appears solid even if it’s a digital optical illusion shimmering on top of a fintech swamp crater. I'm talking about stablecoins.Are Your "Safe" Coins...