Governments around the world are starting to get serious about how they regulate the cryptocurrency market, moving from blanket bans to developing all-encompassing frameworks. This regulatory shift is designed to foster responsible innovation while providing consumer protection and ensuring the stability of our financial system. The United States has officially...
The new XMRig malware wave is more than just your typical digital nuisance. It’s a digital home invasion, breaking in and disabling your Windows updates, leaving your system exposed to ransomware, malware, and hackers. If your updates are disabled, you're toast. This isn't a drill. The sad irony? This malware...
While everyone’s celebrating the near-certainty of an XRP ETF. More liquidity! Broader access! Potential price go up! Hold on just one second there. Have we become so enamored by the shiny new technologies and their promise that we can’t see the landmines lurking under the water? Unfortunately, I’m not convinced...
Are we really going to miss out on the future of finance? Safety nationalization shouldn’t deny us the economic promises the technology brings with it! It's time for some economic patriotism. If you believe these new, clear crypto rules will protect Americans jobs and not crush innovation, join us for...
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee convened on July 9 to discuss cryptocurrency regulations, featuring Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse as a key speaker. Garlinghouse emphasised the need for clear regulatory frameworks, allowing the US to continue leading the way in the global competitive cryptocurrency market. The roundtable highlighted an extraordinary time...
Southeast Asia’s tech scene is exploding. From Jakarta’s booming new tech sector to Singapore’s deepening fintech centers, SE Asia is a crucible for new ideas. Yet, half a world away, another key moment is developing. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is testifying before the US Senate Banking Committee today. His insights...
Ukraine recently sent a strong message to crypto firms accused of facilitating Russia’s sanctions evasion. Sixty firms, seventy-three individuals – assets frozen, economic activity banned. It’s a great, bold step, for those of us who are monitoring from Southeast Asia, it’s a blaring wake-up alarm. Put aside too the technocratic...
Ukrainian authorities have imposed sanctions against 60 crypto companies so far. They have indicted 73 for allegedly facilitating Russia’s relocation of assets. Vladimir Zelenskyy signed the decree that enacted these measures that will work to disrupt the Russian crypto ecosystem. Initial sanctions were limited to asset freezes and prohibition on...
Let's be blunt: the meme coin craze isn't just a quirky internet phenomenon. Our financial system is once again sitting on a massive, ticking time bomb. Incredibly, regulators have their blinders on to this threat. You might think I'm exaggerating. After all, aren’t these things just viral jokes with no...
The meteoric rise of Bitcoin casinos today truly seems like a sci-fi movie come to life. A few short years ago, the idea of playing poker on the Internet using notched currency would’ve been considered ludicrous. Now, this is starting to change. Today, you can dump cryptocurrency into a digital...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Yes, short liquidations played a role. A big one. But to ascribe the whole $113,000 increase to that? That’s equivalent to claiming the only reason the Titanic sank was due to one iceberg. Oversimplification at its finest!Is $113K Just a Mirage?Look, we all saw the headlines. Bitcoin smashed through $110,000,...
Over the course of this week, you’ll see and hear why Southeast Asia is at the center of a financial revolution. Forget the slow, traditional world of finance. We're talking about crypto salaries – and why they're about to explode across the region. This is not just hype—there is a...