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...
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...
Imagine this: a retired teacher in Malaysia, let's call her Makcik Aminah, puts her life savings into what she believes is a legitimate crypto investment, lured by promises of a comfortable retirement. Weeks later, her money disappears, the site goes dark, and her dreams are crushed. Unfortunately, this is not...
Singapore's iron fist on crypto is tightening. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is not pulling any punches. They need crypto firms to either get a license and abide by their guidelines, or exit the market. June 30th was the hard deadline. Provide your digital currency services outside the U.S....
Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has recently proposed shortening the initial public offer timeframe for specific cryptocurrencies on local exchanges. This program drives a quicker time to market for digital assets. It increases accountability of exchange operators and expands the variety of product offerings. The SC has put out a great...
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to let the IRS snoop through Coinbase user data isn't just an American problem. It's a flashing red light for Southeast Asia's burgeoning crypto scene, a region where digital assets offer a lifeline to millions excluded from traditional finance.Is Your Crypto Really Yours?Let's be frank....
The numbers don't lie, folks. As a result, Donald Trump’s pro-crypto statements might be music to your ears. The data tells a very different story. Retail investors should vote with their feet, and they’re making a beeline for the regulatory sunlight of Europe.Is US Regulatory Chaos Killing Crypto?Paybis announces a...
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), is stepping up its enforcement efforts in the cryptocurrency sector. They are starting to bust the cartels’ seriously under enforced rules. Throughout 2024 and early 2025, OFAC has designated numerous entities and wallets, seized substantial assets, and collaborated with international bodies to enhance...
Pi Network. We've all heard about it. The only cryptocurrency you can mine on your phone. A largesse concept, sure to bring universal access and user-friendliness. As we approach Pi Day 2 (June 28th), a date circled on many crypto enthusiasts' calendars, a crucial question looms: Can Pi Network navigate...
For instance, India has told crypto exchanges to step up their oversight of transactions originating from countries along its borders. They are especially focusing on Jammu and Kashmir. The new restrictions are intended to stifle any possible terror financing through digital assets.Last week, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) went public...
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...
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 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...