The original and inarguable promise of crypto was decentralization and freedom. We lost sight of that dream and exchanged it for something else. A façade that appears solid even if it’s a digital optical illusion shimmering on top of a fintech swamp crater. I'm talking about stablecoins.Are Your "Safe" Coins...
The cryptocurrency market is a bigger, hotter and noisier world right now. As per CoinMarketCap data, its aggregate market value has skyrocketed to around $3.67 trillion. Much of this increase is driven by optimism on policy shifts and significant spot ETF inflows. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has jumped close to...
The cryptocurrency landscape was previously the wild west of financial technology. Today it seems to be catching the eye of a growing number of regulatory agencies around the globe. While the intention behind regulation is often to protect consumers, prevent illicit activities, and ensure financial stability, the potential downsides of...
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...
Let’s face it, you may have scoffed at meme coins. Shiba Inu? Dogecoin? Sounds ridiculous, right? The financial "experts" certainly think so. They’ll scare you into believing they’re worthless, that they’re inherently risky, that they’re a bubble about to burst. They are correct on that count, but that’s not the...
We all know the U.S. Secret Service for its devotion to protecting our nation’s leaders. It has now become the leading global power in the fight against cryptocurrency crime. Their work has led to the seizure of over $400 million in crypto assets. This sends a particularly strong message to...
In fact, the U.S. Secret Service recently announced that they’d seized almost $400 million in crypto over the past 10 years. That's a staggering number. It’s easy to read this as just another headline about the Wild West of crypto getting tamed at last. For Southeast Asia, this ought to...
Nearly doubling its resources, the U.S. Secret Service is intensifying the battle against a surge in cryptocurrency-related financial crimes. This past decade alone, they’ve confiscated some $400 million in illegal cash. This joint initiative represents a direct challenge to the rise of digital financial crimes. Crypto-related scams have become the...
The advent of cryptocurrency revolutionized the virtual gaming world. With the advent of crypto, online casinos have levelled up again, offering even faster transactions, more anonymity, and a more diverse range of gaming selections. These platforms leverage blockchain technology to facilitate speedy transactions. Additionally, they are friendly to many more...
Politics and crypto are at loggerheads, producing some truly compelling market dynamics. Once again, surprisingly, Elon Musk is at the center of this buzz. His latest proposal for an “America Party” to challenge Kevin McCarthy has sent the new meme coin market into a speculative frenzy. It’s a cautionary tale...
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...