Bhutan is strategically leveraging its hydropower resources for cryptocurrency mining, aiming to invigorate its economy and address rising youth unemployment. The country's sovereign wealth fund, which controls the nation's sole power generation utility, has been involved in cryptocurrencies since 2019 and currently holds a substantial Bitcoin stash valued at over...
The arrival of 3iQ's Solana Staking ETF (SOLQ), in partnership with Figment, on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) isn't just another ETF launch. For those of us who love the African fintech scene, this is an exhilarating time. Perhaps more importantly, though, it signals a cultural shift about when and...
3iQ Corp. has partnered with Figment to launch the Solana Staking ETF (TSX: SOLQ) on the Toronto Stock Exchange this Wednesday at 9.30am EST. This will be North America’s first exchange-traded fund to include native Solana (SOL) staking rewards. Figment will be the ETF’s main staking provider, taking care of...
Bhutan, the small Himalayan kingdom, is grabbing attention with its own pioneering approach to crypto. The country has used its 100% clean hydropower energy resources to mine Bitcoin. It’s looking into the promise of “green” coins to shore up its economy. From added climate resilience to more transportation equity, this...
Aptos is currently considering a governance proposal that could significantly alter how staking rewards are distributed, sparking debate within its community. The proposal is strongly supported by influential figures at Aptos Labs and the Mirage protocol. Its goal is to disincentivize excessive staking yields to bring more people to actively...
The State of Oregon just threw a legal haymaker at Coinbase, claiming they’re in violation of securities laws. At first glance, that sounds reasonable—protect investors from all these unregistered crypto assets. But scratch the surface, and you'll find a potential domino effect that could cripple crypto innovation and adoption where...
Look, I get it. Change is scary. Especially when it involves your hard-earned crypto. The recent proposal to drastically reduce Aptos staking rewards has indubitably ruffled some feathers lately. We’re still talking about a change from about 7 percent to less than 4 percent in the coming months. Ouch, right?Well,...
Those whispers were hushed at first, but soon became a storm. Aptos is currently asking for a dramatically reduced payout for staking rewards. While they say that it’s to promote “dynamic engagement,” I’m sorry but what’s behind this is something much deeper and nefarious. We’re really building a catalytic ecosystem,...
Meanwhile, Oregon’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase. As you may know, it’s the largest cryptocurrency trading platform in the United States and … The lawsuit alleges that Coinbase violated the Oregon Securities Law. It claims that the firm functioned as an exchange helping to sell unregistered securities.The...
Oregon has once again sparked the national conversation on regulating cryptocurrency with a lawsuit against overall top cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The state’s lawsuit claims Coinbase broke state securities laws by helping market and sell unregistered securities to Oregon investors. This decision has far-reaching consequences for the broader crypto industry and...
Let's be frank. Every day we’re overwhelmed with the bad narrative that blockchain is the answer of the future. Decentralized finance, transformative play-to-earn gaming metaverses, yawn, yawn, yawn. In the midst of all this excitement, are we really looking beyond the hype? I'm not so sure. I'm seeing a very...
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...
Okay, let's cut the fluff. You’re reading this because you want to learn more about crypto gaming. Or maybe you’re a believer in the massive opportunity on the rise in Southeast Asia. You're right. You absolutely are. While everyone's fixated on Silicon Valley or the next Dogecoin, a quiet revolution...
Imagine this: a single mother in the Philippines, Maria, pours her life savings into what she believes is a promising crypto investment, only to watch it vanish overnight, stolen by a sophisticated cross-chain scam orchestrated from halfway across the world. This isn’t just a worst-case scenario, this is the everyday...
Kwame Nkosi of BlockchainShock shares how Michigan is becoming a national leader in cryptocurrency mining. This expansion has led to an important dialogue on the economic gains versus environmental impacts associated with the booming business. With several large-scale crypto mines already operating in the state, it's crucial to analyze the...
The excitement surrounding crypto mining in Michigan continues to grow. Could this be just a digital gold rush, or an environmental and economic mirage? I've spent years analyzing tech adoption in Southeast Asia, a region known for its rapid embrace of new technologies, and I see parallels and some serious...
Senators Budd and Lee have been strong champions of their “Keep Your Coins Act.” They view it as an essential bulwark of fiscal liberty and a robust wall against federal intrusion. Self-custody, they say, is the core principal in this brave new world of digital assets. Industry leaders enthusiastically agree,...
From the viewpoint of many of its residents, Southeast Asia is indeed an extraordinary halcyon of opportunity. More importantly, it’s a region that is about to explode onto the global crypto stage. Yet the regulatory uncertainty has loomed larger, stifling adoption, innovation, and the potential. The “Keep Your Coins Act”...