Eighty-six-three million dollars. Let that sink in. For context, that’s the market capitalization of PENGU, the cryptocurrency tied to the Pudgy Penguins NFT project. Now, I'm all for digital art and community-driven initiatives, but when a meme coin with seemingly limited utility commands that kind of valuation, it's time to...
The directive is clear: monitor crypto transactions originating from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The answer? Laundry laundering. It’s all about fighting money laundering and terrorist financing. We get it. Nobody would want to see new digital currencies empowering crime. SEBI’s participation, along with widening the reach of the risk assessment...
J&K, really? Monitoring crypto transactions? In 2024? As Southeast Asia creates the future of finance. That’s beyond a dumb idea — in fact, it’s a missed opportunity of epic proportions. It’s the equivalent of swapping out a Ferrari for a donkey cart.Stifling Innovation Or Fostering Growth?Let's be blunt: this move...
XRP’s recent surge past the $2 mark, reaching a 7-week high, has the crypto community on fire. The Street’s Fear and Greed Index is currently flashing “Extreme Greed,” and rumors of a BlackRock ETF haven’t even started to quiet this dangerous mania. Before we get too excited and start planning...
Let's be honest, the term "extreme greed" doesn't exactly conjure up images of altruism and community development. Sometimes, just sometimes, a little bit of 'extreme greed' is exactly what a region needs to ignite its economic engine. Right now, XRP's surge, fueled by speculation and maybe a little irrational exuberance,...
Did you see Bitcoin smash through $104,000? Insane, right? While the talking heads are droning on about institutional investment and ETF flows, I'm looking at something much bigger: Southeast Asia. Believe it or not, we have Trump – yes, that Trump – to thank for introducing us to This Week...
Okay, let's be real. You saw the headlines. Bitcoin exploded, briefly touching $104,000. The immediate narrative? "Trump's trade deal comments sent it soaring!" Needless to say, President Trump’s positive spin on US-China trade talks had a big hand in this surge. To claim that it’s responsible for the entire historic...
Picture this: I'm in a bustling pasar malam in Kuala Lumpur. The air is heavy with the scent of nasi lemak and the din of merchants calling out to sell their goods. A young woman ecstatic to be able to purchase a batik shirt on her mobile. 15 days into...
Make no mistake, the appeal of those huge crypto returns is tempting. Who wouldn’t love to flip a couple hundred bucks into a couple million. The current hype around “under $1 crypto gems” allegedly skyrocketing in 2025 is a perfect case in point. Hold on a second, before you dive...