Western analysts are salivating over Bitcoin possibly reaching $92,000. Okay, fine. Let’s be honest, that’s a whole lot of yesterday’s news in Southeast Asia. We understand that Wall Street is attuned to charting lines and price targets, and the like. In contrast, Gen Z in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam...
Upexi, a diversified conglomerate known for its astute agility in the consumer product space, is taking a deep dive into the metaverse. They are doing a $100 million private placement, with most of that investment going directly into Solana (SOL). My initial reaction? Mostly an eye-rolling combination of yay and,...
Bitcoin’s price volatility has a deep connection to market sentiment, similarly echoing the larger trend of how people pay–moving beyond cash. The new cryptocurrency fits with a long history of efforts to create alternatives to federal coins and paper cash. Each comes with its own advantages and unique hurdles to...
Okay, let's talk crypto. You're seeing the headlines, right? Bitcoin reaching $82,500, Ethereum skyrocketing, and altcoins like ADA and SOL going off. And our Fear & Greed Index is currently flashing “Extreme Greed.” Everyone seems to be making money. Or at least, that’s how they would like you to believe.Most...
So, is POPCAT another meme coin on its way to the digital graveyard? Or is it something more – a quirky catalyst for a crypto revolution that’s been quietly brewing in Southeast Asia. I happen to believe it’s the latter, and here’s my case as to why you should as...
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is losing ground. At the same time, Southeast Asia is providing a brash counterexample to the conventional wisdom of the future of finance. As you read every white paper with great precision and post your doomsday predictions, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines are zooming...
Alabama's recent crypto cold feet – the postponed votes on HB482 and HB484 – isn't just about investment strategy or government transparency. It’s a possible stumbling block on the way to greater economic opportunity, particularly for those whose voices are too frequently marginalized. Are we really thinking about who misses...
Forget the charts. Forget the daily price fluctuations. Bitcoin can’t be understood in terms of dollars. Its true value is the empowerment it offers them. We’re so busy obsessing over whether Bitcoin will hit $100,000 that we’re missing the real story: Bitcoin is a tool, and in Africa, it's a...
Forget Bitcoin maximalism. Ditch the Chainlink hype. For crypto’s future, particularly in Southeast Asia’s dynamic markets, it’s not as much about what was, but what will be. And what will be is… meme coins. Specifically, PEPE. I understand, I understand, you’re likely dying on your hand-crafted, small batch coffee as...
Yes, the Dow took a hit. Not surprisingly, that first drop likely sent shock waves through the wallets of crypto investors worldwide. This event temporarily depressed the price of both Bitcoin and Ethereum. We watched it play out on April 21st, 2025 – the 1,000-point drop and the return of...
Since then, Paul Atkins has taken the reins at the SEC, which represents a dramatically different leadership as well. If successful, this change would be a tectonic shift for Bitcoin’s future. Forget the typical bureaucratic relabeling – this is an actual paradigm shift in thinking. He is a pro-crypto advocate....
Bitcoin’s blasting off like a SpaceX rocket, Ethereum sputtering on the launchpad. And when we look out, we see the headlines, the charts, the breathless pronouncements of a new bull run. But wait before you envision Lambos lining the streets in front of mud huts, let’s discuss what all this...
$90,000 Bitcoin? So what? That’s probably your first thought. Another number, another headline. Allow me to say, this is not another price point. For Africa, a jump to $90K-$92K would be a tectonic shift kind of deal. Perhaps this new record will ignite the new financial revolution that has been...
The hype was real. When Trump first indicated a pro-crypto position (most notably with the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan that sent Bitcoin’s value skyrocketing). The reality? That’s a huge disappointment, particularly to Africa’s rapidly growing fintech market. In the process, the often-forgotten continent is again, er, forgotten. We were sold...
Southeast Asia was buzzing. You could feel it. The busy streets of Jakarta are clamorous with activity. In stark contrast, Singapore’s tech scene is abuzz with the latest wave of hopeful optimism. Bitcoin. This initiative is not only about profit. We seek financial inclusion to unshackle from the longstanding gatekeepers...
Consumer product brand owner Upexi is betting big on Solana, investing $100 million in the ecosystem. Sounds exciting, right? The first firm out of the gate is GSR, a crypto trading firm. Their justification, they say, is that it’s about bridging the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset...
The crypto community is all abuzz! Bitcoin has blasted through $88,000, short sellers getting decimated in the process, and gold trading like it’s on fire. Let’s not kid ourselves, this isn’t a Bitcoin maximalists’ victory lap. Trump's latest antics, specifically his Fed Chair threat, and the resulting market jitters have...
The headlines scream: Bitcoin soars to $88,000! Trump rattles the Fed! Safe haven! Before you sell your home and jump into the crypto deep end, hold on just a second. The label “safe haven” is sticking to Bitcoin like it’s 2017 again, but deserves a reality check. This last point...