The early ideal of crypto was about building a new kind of financial system—decentralized and democratic—where governments and corporations couldn’t make the rules. The growing influence of tech elites may succeed in rolling back these democratic ideals—especially in Europe. This article analyzes how this influence manifests, the specific threats it...
Cryptocurrency, born from the ashes of the 2008 financial crisis with the creation of Bitcoin was intended to be a liberating force in finance. Centralization of cryptocurrency mining and market control. Growing centralization between cryptocurrency miners and markets. This trend, primarily inspired by American institutions and politicians, jeopardizes the democratic...
Cryptocurrency, once the role model of a decentralized, democratized financial future, is being undone by a quiet coup. As a region with one of the fastest-growing technology sectors, Southeast Asia could lose out on the impact the most. We were all promised liberation, an escape hatch out of the legacy...
You assume it’s just another harmless meme coin, don’t you? Just a little good-natured ribbing at the expense of the MAGA base? Think again. Donald Trump's foray into the world of cryptocurrency, with his $TRUMP and $MELANIA tokens, and his company's planned Bitcoin ETF, isn't just about lining his pockets....
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...
The Senate Banking Committee met recently to discuss the rapidly growing, but highly confusing, world of crypto regulation. This upcoming meeting could not be more important at this moment in history. American consumers are losing billions to crypto scams as well, and the U.S. is lagging other countries in establishing...
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...