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Crypto's Wild Ride: Why Southeast Asia Will Be the Last One Standing

Crypto's Wild Ride: Why Southeast Asia Will Be the Last One Standing

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...

Bitcoin Breaks $93,000, Fueled by ETF Inflows and Easing Trade Tensions

Bitcoin Breaks $93,000, Fueled by ETF Inflows and Easing Trade Tensions

Bitcoin has recently skyrocketed all the way up to over $93,000, reaching its highest point in over two months. Five key factors fuel this rally. Huge inflows into U.S.-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the calming of U.S.-China trade tensions, and renewed confidence in the Federal Reserve leadership are all playing...

Bitcoin Blasts Past $94,000 Amidst Record ETF Inflows, Altcoins Surge

Bitcoin Blasts Past $94,000 Amidst Record ETF Inflows, Altcoins Surge

Bitcoin is back on the run! For the third straight day, it has hit new all-time highs– all due to massive inflows into Bitcoin ETFs. The recent surge has pushed the total cryptocurrency market capitalization over $3 trillion. Other altcoins including SUI, Cardano and Ethereum are all enjoying massive profits....

Hong Kong's ETH Staking ETF: Asia's Crypto Future or Regulatory Overreach?

Hong Kong's ETH Staking ETF: Asia's Crypto Future or Regulatory Overreach?

Is Hong Kong indeed charting a course to become Asia’s crypto hub, or is it crafting its own regulatory prison? The launch of ETH staking ETFs feels like a giant leap, but I can't shake the feeling that we need to look closer at what's really happening.Staking ETFs: Innovation or...

3 Shocking Bitcoin Predictions That Will Make Southeast Asia Richer

3 Shocking Bitcoin Predictions That Will Make Southeast Asia Richer

Forget those tired headlines about Bitcoin's volatility. Now, we aren’t discussing your classic short-term pumps and dumps here. We’re deep into our first prediction, which, if it comes true, will turn the economic character of Southeast Asia on its head. Get ready, because these aren’t your grandma’s investment advice. We're...

Solana ETF: Is Purpose Investments Igniting Southeast Asia's Crypto Fire?

Solana ETF: Is Purpose Investments Igniting Southeast Asia's Crypto Fire?

So, Purpose Investments, the firm behind Canada’s first Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, recently launched an ETF that invests in Solana (SOLL). Big deal, right? Maybe. Maybe not. While everyone's busy patting them on the back for "innovation," I'm asking, is this actually a good thing for Southeast Asia? Or are...

Ethereum's 4% Surge? It's a Southeast Asian Tech Revolution Ignition!

Ethereum's 4% Surge? It's a Southeast Asian Tech Revolution Ignition!

Okay, so Ethereum popped 4% today. Big deal, right? The Western financial media will tell you it's just another blip, a technical correction, or maybe finally the start of the bull run they've been predicting for months. They’ll break down the short squeeze, the FIB levels, the bull flag patterns,...

5 Reasons Atkins' SEC Could Unleash Bitcoin's Next Bull Run

Since then, Paul Atkins has taken the reins at the SEC, which represents a dramatically different leadership as well. If successful, this change would be a tectonic shift for Bitcoin’s future. Forget the typical bureaucratic relabeling – this is an actual paradigm shift in thinking. He is a pro-crypto advocate....

Bitcoin's Rise, Ethereum's Fall Africa's Crypto Game Changer?

Bitcoin’s blasting off like a SpaceX rocket, Ethereum sputtering on the launchpad. And when we look out, we see the headlines, the charts, the breathless pronouncements of a new bull run. But wait before you envision Lambos lining the streets in front of mud huts, let’s discuss what all this...

Bitcoin to $92K? Why Southeast Asia's Gen Z is Already There

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...

Bitcoin's $90K Surge: Africa's Crypto Revolution is Just Beginning

$90,000 Bitcoin? So what? That’s probably your first thought. Another number, another headline. Allow me to say, this is not another price point. For Africa, a jump to $90K-$92K would be a tectonic shift kind of deal. Perhaps this new record will ignite the new financial revolution that has been...

Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Fails Africa 3 Ways It Hurts Fintech

The hype was real. When Trump first indicated a pro-crypto position (most notably with the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan that sent Bitcoin’s value skyrocketing). The reality? That’s a huge disappointment, particularly to Africa’s rapidly growing fintech market. In the process, the often-forgotten continent is again, er, forgotten. We were sold...

Trump's Bitcoin Blunder: Southeast Asia's Crypto Dreams Crushed?

Southeast Asia was buzzing. You could feel it. The busy streets of Jakarta are clamorous with activity. In stark contrast, Singapore’s tech scene is abuzz with the latest wave of hopeful optimism. Bitcoin. This initiative is not only about profit. We seek financial inclusion to unshackle from the longstanding gatekeepers...

Upexi's $100M Solana Bet: Genius Move or Risky Gamble for Africa?

Consumer product brand owner Upexi is betting big on Solana, investing $100 million in the ecosystem. Sounds exciting, right? The first firm out of the gate is GSR, a crypto trading firm. Their justification, they say, is that it’s about bridging the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset...

Upexi's Solana Play: Southeast Asia's Crypto Future Just Got Weirder

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,...