Cryptocurrency is fundamentally built on energy greedy processes, making the climate crisis even more dire around the world. Indeed, last year an expert called its power source the industry’s “legal dark side.” Professor Steven Ferrey argues that this unchecked energy consumption is propelling the United States down a "highway to...
Southeast Asia is buzzing. Gojek drivers now accept crypto, representing the region’s embrace of digital innovation. NFT art is surging in popularity all throughout Indonesia. If we’re being real, much of what gets branded “innovation” just seems far removed. Complicated. Expensive. It’s like being served a three-course dinner when all...
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...
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...
Monero (XMR), the most prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is trading at roughly $327 USD. Its popularity has soared, driven by a rising appetite for transactions beyond governments’ watchful eyes and increasingly repressive regulatory landscapes. The worldwide development of cryptocurrency use and adoption has only accelerated in 2025, strengthening Monero’s lead on...
The stablecoin market is ever-changing, but it presents an exciting new bridge between the world of traditional finance and the digital asset space. USD pegged stablecoins Tether (USDT) is still the big winner, with a market cap of $159.1 billion. Hot on its heels is USDC (USDC) with a hefty...