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 cryptocurrency landscape was previously the wild west of financial technology. Today it seems to be catching the eye of a growing number of regulatory agencies around the globe. While the intention behind regulation is often to protect consumers, prevent illicit activities, and ensure financial stability, the potential downsides of...
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....
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...
Donald Trump is increasing his enthusiasm for cryptocurrency. As a result, this move may herald a dramatic shift in U.S. policy indeed, should he retake the White House. This embrace goes far beyond simple rhetorical flourishes, involving real financial investments, policy-reads, and strategic alliances in the crypto world.Trump recently hosted...
In fact, the European Union recently agreed to adopt a ban on anonymous crypto wallets by 2027. With the implementation of 6AMLD, this decision has rattled the crypto world. While the intent – curbing illicit finance – is certainly laudable, the execution is cause for serious concern. Surprising political maneuver...
<html>The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to take a historic step towards the regulation of cryptocurrency. Taken together, this shift suggests an earnest effort to prioritize and drive innovation within the digital asset space. In addition, newly appointed SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has been very vocal in opposing...
HB230 is here. So the question becomes, are we really celebrating innovation, or just Connecting Communities to an ecological catastrophe in our own backyard. That’s a question that warrants a tough scrutiny, stripped of all the glossy brochures, lame New Urbanism buzzwords, and prospects of unicorn-fueled economic prosperity. Let’s cut...
Utah’s HB230, the Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments, isn’t innovation, it’s an innovation killer. This is no way forward. It’s a siren song that promises future economic prosperity while surreptitiously picking your pocket and polluting your air. Let's call it what it is: a reckless gamble with your resources for...
Ted Cruz’s recent victory in getting that controversial IRS crypto rule overturned is a huge win for the space, and there’s no doubt about that. To be clear, we are thrilled that he has brought us the first crypto bill signed into law. I’m not always in agreement with his...
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...
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...