The headlines scream: $1 billion floods into crypto! New all-time highs! Before you climb aboard this bandwagon, let’s examine the facts and get a sober, realistic picture of what’s going on. This is not all about “crypto going to the moon.” It’s not just this scary imbalance that’s been slowly...
The crypto world is rapidly evolving, and the latest trends show big changes in investor sentiment and market trajectory. In this piece, veteran blockchain pundit Kwame Nkosi unpacks the forces that are creating enormous flows into crypto funds. Here, he shares his thoughts on the part played by Bitcoin, Ethereum,...
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has reached extreme greed at 73, up 7%. This latest wave is an indication that the greed part of the crypto market pendulum is swinging back. This score reflects increasing investor confidence and optimism about where the market is heading in the future. The...
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...
While major cryptocurrencies faced bullish and bearish cycles in October, digital asset investment products saw an inflow boom, setting year-to-date highs. Those inflows totaled almost $19 billion, setting a new historical record for crypto ETPs. Bitcoin and Ethereum-based products made up the majority of those inflows, telling the tale of...
The cryptocurrency market is quickly evolving and extremely volatile. As such, it is subject to the whims of technological advancements, the regulatory landscape and perhaps most importantly, a fickle investor spirit. Our Crypto Fear & Greed Index recently returned to “Greed” levels. This development marks the beginning of a possible...
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...
Consider the Filipina domestic worker in Singapore who may work herself to the bone just so she can send remittances home to her family. Exorbitant fees and agonizing delays devour each remittance. This bittersweet truth hits hard for millions of food producers and consumers throughout the region. Could XRP be...
So, Bitcoin's in a "greed phase," huh? The Fear and Greed Index looks like it’s just turned green, everyone’s predicting $100,000 and the air feels ripe with easy money. But before you mortgage the house and YOLO into crypto, let’s pump the brakes and have a frank discussion.Who's Really Buying...
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 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...
Michigan, literally the Great Lakes State, is jumping into the deep end of the cryptocurrency and Web3 tech pool. Crypto mining operations are popping up all across the state. They can be as small as hobbyists tinkering in their basements or as great as industrial facilities using enough electricity to...
The excitement around stablecoins is at a frothy hype cycle high, propelled by huge funding rounds and estimates of billions in projected growth. All told, legitimate excitement surrounds these digital currencies and their capabilities to transform the payments landscape. Or will they continue to be a mostly niche asset even...
Forget the tired narratives about Bitcoin's volatility. That’s not the real crypto revolution. The real crypto revolution isn’t about getting rich quick. It’s about building a future where inclusive finance creates prosperity for all. In Southeast Asia, it’s a future that’s being built on stablecoins. We're talking about unlocking a...
Banks are scared. I get it. Something different, something greater, something more powerful is rising up and challenging the status quo. That something is stablecoins. But their fear is misplaced. Stablecoins aren’t the threat, they’re the opportunity. They’re an opportunity to wrest banking into the 21st century. And trust me,...