The crypto landscape is shifting. Retrospectively the appeal seems obvious, but what was once a fringe experiment is now knocking at the door of mainstream finance. Now we witness Bitcoin ETFs, murmurs of pension fund allocation, and even nation-states holding Bitcoin. As crypto matures, the regulatory vise seems to tighten....
The crypto revolution is not a distant fantasy, it’s happening right now all around us. And XRP… Well, XRP isn’t just another coin – it’s a possible regional economic growth catalyst. I’m not just getting at faster, cheaper, cross-border payments, though that would empower businesses and individuals faster. Forget waiting...
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) is also playing with the crypto fire, suggesting reforms to make it easier for digital assets to list. The intent? In short, to inject some more rocket fuel into the market, increase accountability and transparency, and provide investors with more options to choose from. Sounds...
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has emerged as a revolutionary force in the financial landscape, promising a more accessible, transparent, and efficient system. This burgeoning ecosystem faces a critical challenge: balancing its decentralized ethos with the growing need for privacy and regulatory compliance. Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher, explores the underlying...
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,...
The cryptocurrency landscape is a crowded battlefield. Bitcoin dominates the headlines, Ethereum powers decentralized finance (DeFi), and a never-ending parade of new tokens compete for buzz. Litecoin has been steadily building something impressive behind the scenes. This progress has the potential to really expand access to the financial services people...
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...
Though it seems an everyday occurrence, Beeline Title’s recent announcement – closing a real estate deal with cryptocurrency – has reverberated around the industry. Is this really the coming of DeFi mortgages, or are we looking into the abyss of a regulatory catastrophe? Here’s what we do know I don’t...
Let’s face it, the crypto space is filled with hype. We see this all the time in our industry—every other day, someone’s shilling the “next big thing” that’s going to make you a millionaire. But for those of us who’ve been there, there’s no fooling us. We’ve seen pump and...
Well, let’s not kid ourselves—a 38% increase in any company’s stock price will get people’s attention. Coinbase has soared to a 52-week high, buoyed by the favorable regulatory tides, of course. Bernstein’s upgraded price target of $510 by 2027 gets our blood pumping too! Is this yet another pump powered...
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...
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...