Imagine a casino the size of Las Vegas, crammed into your cellphone. Now, with only a couple taps, you can get it completely anonymously. Sounds liberating, right? Think of a drug cartel casino where these cartels launder their dirty money. Imagine it further financing terrorism or exploiting at-risk people with...
The Secret Service is increasing its global crypto enforcement efforts. That vision is being advanced by passionate teams like the GIOC and individuals like Kali Smith. No one wants to see billions go up in smoke via complicated fraud schemes — particularly when they do so at the expense of...
“Crypto Week” in the US House is not only focused on America. It’s a loud, bright, flashing neon sign for Southeast Asia, a region overflowing with tech talent and untapped potential. What happens in Washington makes a tangible difference to our tech landscape and its future. Are we paying attention?Southeast...
During this short week, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider three critically important pieces of legislation. These rulings would have a tremendous impact on the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology here in the United States. Lawmakers will soon have the opportunity to vote on each the CLARITY Act,...
We know the world of cryptocurrency is an exhilarating place to be right now. It raises unique challenges, particularly when it comes to engaging with critical regulatory agencies such as the IRS. Kwame Nkosi, an astute observer of the blockchain landscape, untangles the muddied waters around IRS crypto seizures, illuminates...
Singapore not long ago was lauded as a bustling place for crypto innovation. Now, a heavy-handed regulatory assault is forcing many crypto companies to start looking at relocating out of the country. Singapore is looking to regain control over the crypto market. In answer, Hong Kong is taking calculated steps...
Imagine this: Siti, a young entrepreneur in Jakarta, Indonesia, built her small business selling batik crafts online. Now she was able to avoid the large international transfer fees and connect with customers overseas thanks to crypto payments. One morning she wakes up to discover that all her crypto assets are...
Singapore's playing hardball with crypto. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is cleaning house, telling unlicensed crypto companies: get a license or get out. And they didn’t mean it either—the swiftness of the June 30th cut-off for overseas services is a clarion signal. But is this regulatory rigor truly smart...
Singapore's recent regulatory actions in the cryptocurrency sector may inadvertently benefit Hong Kong's aspirations to establish itself as a leading crypto hub. Now, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is doubling down on its clampdown on the industry. They recently tightened their grip on crypto companies registered in Singapore, mandating...
MiCAR. The EU’s major effort to bring order to the Wild West of crypto. Is it going to be the Maginot Line versus the Panzer Blitz? I fear so. Their intent is, of course, quite good—protect investors, stop the financing of terrorism and money laundering, bring sanity to a somewhat...
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...
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...
The cryptocurrency market is a bigger, hotter and noisier world right now. As per CoinMarketCap data, its aggregate market value has skyrocketed to around $3.67 trillion. Much of this increase is driven by optimism on policy shifts and significant spot ETF inflows. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has jumped close to...