Alright, let's talk crypto. Not the pie-in-the-sky, lambo-on-the-moon crypto. The real crypto. The former, the one that makes us all cry digital tears and empty our wallets, is particularly felt here in Southeast Asia. Yet, that’s the reality of the one where more than half of projects released since 2021...
The crypto world, a realm once brimming with the promise of decentralized finance and revolutionary technology, is currently navigating a period of unprecedented turmoil. Today, more than half of all cryptocurrencies ever created are dead. This serves to underscore the serious hazards lurking in this dangerous marketplace. Blockchainshock.com continues to...
BTCFi, or Bitcoin Decentralized Finance, bears the burden of its potential. It hearkens back to Ryan Chow’s ambitious plan to beat Ethereum DeFi. A $2 trillion valuation? It's a seductive number, especially when you consider Bitcoin's colossal, yet largely dormant, market cap. We’re not joking when we say that digital...
The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is constantly evolving, and a new contender is emerging to challenge Ethereum's dominance: BTCFi. Ethereum has historically been the dominant platform for DeFi applications. With Bitcoin’s massive market cap and groundbreaking work from builders such as Solv Protocol, an opportunity is developing for a...
BTCFi— Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem— is growing extremely fast both in terms of adoption and market capital. According to industry investor Pantera Capital, achieving significant adoption could bring more than $500 billion in value to market. Solv Protocol, an Avalanche-based platform that’s introducing new yield-bearing protocols to Bitcoin, is...
Okay, let's talk real talk. We've all seen the headlines about Bitcoin. We've heard the buzzwords: DeFi, Web3, blockchain. What does it really mean for you, particularly if you’re charting those unbanked waters of Southeast Asia’s financial ecosystem. Today I’m here to tell you it’s a lot bigger than that—bigger...
In related news, VanEck recently filed for its own BNB exchange-traded fund (ETF). This fund will allow staking and further builds on their rapidly expanding crypto ETF portfolio. This decision opens the door for U.S. investors to trade BNB, the native cryptocurrency of the BNB Chain. Best of all, you’ll...
Southeast Asia's tech scene is exploding. Whether it be booming fintech startups in Singapore, or the mobile-first revolution in Indonesia, the region is starving for innovation. Crypto isn’t just some trend; it’s a potential economic lifeline for millions. VanEck’s proposed BNB ETF would be a major breakthrough for Southeast Asian...
VanEck, a well-known asset management firm, has recently filed for a BNB ETF in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency investment landscape. If successful, this move would be the first of its kind to bring a spot BNB ETF into the US market. It would provide...
Let’s get down to VanEck’s proposed BNB ETF. It’s causing quite a stir, especially with the so-called staking feature. A US listed ETF that is *really* paying yield on your BNB sounds enticing, right? Don’t dive in just yet and that would be dangerous! Let’s take a moment to pump...
The ever-evolving, colourful and extreme Web3 space full of possibilities is shrouded in regulatory grey areas. Recent history makes it clear that the stakes for doing so are high. The nearby $9 billion hack associated with Block’s alleged compliance shortcomings is a sobering reminder of this necessity. Kwame Nkosi, a...
A $1 billion Bitcoin just moved, sending shockwaves of excitement through the world of cryptocurrency. This movement lit up the rumor mill and raised questions about the origin of the money and aims of the transfer. More than 80,000 Bitcoin, valued at around $9 billion, were transferred from wallets that...
Seventy-five. That’s the number that’s been flashing on the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index, shouting “Greed!” at you more insistently than a Bangkok street food stall. While others are popping the champagne corks, I’ve got a big ol’ flashing red light going off. This is especially troubling for my fellow...
Alright, let's talk about Bitcoin's recent stumble. We saw it take a big plunge, falling from the peak of $123,100 down under $116,000. This brutal drop caused the liquidation of more than $730 million worth of long positions. Some might be panicking. I'm not. In reality, I consider this to...
Okay, let's cut straight to the chase. Forget the noise, forget the FUD. You might be wondering whether BNB has enough potential to actually reach $2,000.… I tell climate skeptics that this is not only possible, but I believe it’s probable. We hope that Southeast Asia creates all kinds of...
The world of cryptocurrency can feel like navigating a vast ocean, with currents and tides that are difficult to predict. Of these forces, perhaps the most powerful is the impact of crypto whales. These are called whales, and they are people or organizations that own large portions of a specific...
Christie’s is pretty far down the rabbit hole on crypto real estate. Now, that’s a bold move that could prove very smart—or it may be a risky bet on shaky terrain. The $65 million Beverly Hills sale is interesting, definitely. That's one transaction. One data point doesn't make a trend....
Christie’s, the name that’s a byword for money and inheritance, plunging in with both feet into crypto real estate? What this means This isn’t just good news, it’s a monumental change, particularly for Southeast Asia. Forget the U.S. market for a second. We're talking about a region primed for explosive...