All signs point to Southeast Asia as being the next crypto frontier. This collective experience, combined with the region’s access to a huge, digital-ready population, makes this space ripe for experimentation. Its growing middle class hungry for investment opportunities and their combined willingness to try new things dwarfs the West’s....
While major cryptocurrencies faced bullish and bearish cycles in October, digital asset investment products saw an inflow boom, setting year-to-date highs. Those inflows totaled almost $19 billion, setting a new historical record for crypto ETPs. Bitcoin and Ethereum-based products made up the majority of those inflows, telling the tale of...
Cryptocurrency has evolved from a fringe curiosity to a commonplace topic, one that has drawn widespread attention from investors across the globe. For those just entering the space, the world of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins can be intimidating. This beginner’s guide will help you navigate the world of cryptocurrency investing....
Remember the early days of crypto? The near, dreamlike ideal of a financial system of the people, by the people, for the people. Decentralization The principle behind the project wasn’t a buzzword, it was the driving force. Yet somewhere down the line, the compass got off kilter. In its place,...
Bakkt, a digital asset firm, was in the news for disclosing its intention to raise $1 billion through a private securities offering. This move indicates a significant departure from the company’s longstanding corporate strategy. This latest move aims to create a very large Bitcoin treasury. It would change the company’s...
Okay, let's talk real money. Bakkt wants a billion dollars. A billion. Not for ergonomic office chairs, but maybe for…crypto? My spicy Southeast Asian senses are tingling! Forget the Wall Street scuttlebutt, this would be a gamechanger for us in the global south.Southeast Asia: Ready for Crypto Treasuries?Hey, kabayan! We’re...
The cryptocurrency market is a fast-moving and highly unpredictable environment, which makes it important but challenging to invest in. As we head toward 2025, understanding what’s happening in today’s market is extremely important. We need to clearly find the most promising crypto, we need to determine the impact of new,...
Many investors are unaware that they may already have exposure to cryptocurrency through their retirement accounts, ETFs, and investments in crypto-related companies. Kwame Nkosi, a veteran of the blockchain commentary trenches, explains this unlikely occurrence with a healthy mix of analytic precision and layman’s language. He explains erratic crypto market...
You might think that your financial portfolio is bullet-proof. It’s constructed with highly selective stocks and bonds, and maybe a few logical real estate mutual funds. You carefully diversify, listen to the experts warning about taking on too much risk, and think you’re pretty safe. I'm here to tell you...
It’s a fascinating time in the financial world. The rise of ISO 20022, a new global messaging standard that will soon take the place of these older formats— SWIFT MT, for example. This change allows for more clear and specific messaging, including important regulatory and compliance information. Banks and payment...
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...