The path of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States has taken a surprising turn. This amendment is mainly the result of former President Donald Trump’s increasing influence over the digital asset arena. While these concerns are completely warranted, Congressional Democrats are just starting to voice deep concern about Trump’s personal...
Southeast Asia is buzzing. From bustling Jakarta to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, a new energy is palpable – the energy of blockchain innovation. From democratizing access to capital, to revolutionizing supply chains, to helping local communities rebuild through decentralized technologies—we’re witnessing a tech startup-led disruption of traditional finance. Investment...
The cryptocurrency market is an incredibly fast-paced environment, with new projects and innovations being introduced almost daily. As we approach that target date of May 2025, many cryptos have demonstrated enough promise to become frontrunners within the industry. After extensive research, BlockchainShock analysts have found these eight coins to be...
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....
Other US senators are moving to prohibit former president Donald Trump and close family members from profiting on crypto projects. To support their opposition, they cite fears of corruption and conflicts of interest. The End Crypto Corruption Act would prohibit the president, vice president, senior executive branch officials, and members...
Donald Trump’s unexpected enthusiasm for crypto, a marketing gimmick? Or, might it actually be a shrewd, predatory move that endangers American national security? That’s the million—billion—dollar question that everybody should be asking. And frankly, the answer scares me.We’re not just talking about any other politician – we’re talking about a...
The relationship between cryptocurrency, politics, and personal wealth is becoming an ever-more convoluted landscape. This complexity is made even more difficult by the emergence of key players, like former President Donald Trump. Specific recent attention has focused on the Trump family’s crypto product investments. These ventures are problematic in creating...
You know those juicy APYs you see advertised everywhere on DeFi staking platforms? They’re like the sirens calling sailors to shipwreck—luring them with false promises of treasure but inevitably leading to disaster. As a long-time blockchain researcher, I can tell you that the dangers hidden under the surface are more...
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) moves fast. It provides forward-thinking staking platforms enabling users to accrue benefits on their cryptocurrency holdings. Even as we near 2025, it is imperative for investors to understand the capabilities and assets these platforms support. Knowing their fee structures can go a long way toward maximizing returns....
The decentralized finance (DeFi) space is rapidly changing, offering new possibilities and new pitfalls for investors. Looking forward to 2025, the DeFi market is expected to expand rapidly. It is increasingly important for users to identify the best platforms to earn the most rewards on their assets via staking and...
The global financial landscape is changing and Southeast Asia stands to gain the most. We're not just talking about incremental growth. We're talking about an economic transformation, fueled by a technology that Washington, frankly, isn't paying enough attention to: stablecoins.Cross-Border Payments: Frictionless & FastConsider the plight of our hypothetical small...
You took the crypto plunge, enticed by the siren song of DeFi and freedom from the grasp of legacy banking. Maybe you even dabbled in stablecoins, thinking they were a safe haven – a digital dollar, pegged 1:1, offering stability in the volatile crypto seas. Let me tell you something:...
Senators Budd and Lee have been strong champions of their “Keep Your Coins Act.” They view it as an essential bulwark of fiscal liberty and a robust wall against federal intrusion. Self-custody, they say, is the core principal in this brave new world of digital assets. Industry leaders enthusiastically agree,...
It’s a fast moving world right now in the world of crypto, as new regulations and legislation seem to come out moment by moment. One such piece of legislation is the “Keep Your Coins Act,” introduced by U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson. This Act has caused a massive uproar in the...
From the viewpoint of many of its residents, Southeast Asia is indeed an extraordinary halcyon of opportunity. More importantly, it’s a region that is about to explode onto the global crypto stage. Yet the regulatory uncertainty has loomed larger, stifling adoption, innovation, and the potential. The “Keep Your Coins Act”...
Fast forward to today, cryptocurrency has been rapidly breaking into the mainstream of our digital world. As a result, now—we’ve proven—we need top notch security like never before. As platforms’ data-hoarding demands increase, so do the privacy risks for crypto market participants. Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher and communicator,...
We all got into crypto for something. The siren call of decentralized finance completely dominated the scene. It was an exhilarating prospect to escape the confines of legacy banking and soar into the pure technological renaissance. Truth be told, though, a huge motivator was financial privacy. Yet that promise is...
The drumbeat is getting louder. Regulations are tightening. KYC is quickly becoming the rule, not the exception. That crypto privacy is only for criminals narrative is being hammered home again and again. I'm here to tell you: that narrative is wrong. Even more importantly, Southeast Asia has the opportunity to...