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...
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...
The crypto community is all abuzz! Bitcoin has blasted through $88,000, short sellers getting decimated in the process, and gold trading like it’s on fire. Let’s not kid ourselves, this isn’t a Bitcoin maximalists’ victory lap. Trump's latest antics, specifically his Fed Chair threat, and the resulting market jitters have...
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,...
Okay, hold up. I mean, did you just hear that Bitcoin rocketed beyond $87,000. Scratch that, it exceeded $92,000 – insane! Forget the clickbait, forget the wonkery for a second. So what does that entail, and more importantly, what does that mean for those of us in Southeast Asia.I was...
Recall that viral TikTok of that grandma in Jakarta converting her retirement savings into Bitcoin. Seemed inspiring, right? A digital revolution, which is finally bringing government back to the people! Celebrities are shilling their favorite coins. XX Headlines back home in the Philippines scream of overnight millionaires. Southeast Asia in...
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...
So, is POPCAT another meme coin on its way to the digital graveyard? Or is it something more – a quirky catalyst for a crypto revolution that’s been quietly brewing in Southeast Asia. I happen to believe it’s the latter, and here’s my case as to why you should as...
Forget Wall Street suits and stuffy boardrooms. To see true financial revolution, one must look to the bustling streets of Southeast Asia. It’s powered by memes, camaraderie, and not-so-secret ingredient—rebellion. Dogecoin to the moon? Maybe. Yet the truth is much deeper than simple price graphs show.Southeast Asia's Digital PlaygroundSoutheast Asia...
So, Bitcoin's at $90,000, again. Yet again the internet is of course, predictably on fire with Lambo dreams. Wake me when something truly transformative goes down.The real story isn't the price. It's where the future of finance is actually being built: Southeast Asia. Forget the sudden dreams of crypto millionaires...
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 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...
$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...
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...
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...
The headlines scream: Bitcoin soars to $88,000! Trump rattles the Fed! Safe haven! Before you sell your home and jump into the crypto deep end, hold on just a second. The label “safe haven” is sticking to Bitcoin like it’s 2017 again, but deserves a reality check. This last point...
Can XRP really hit $5.2? That's the question on every crypto enthusiast's mind. Forget technical analysis for a second. The solution isn’t hiding on Wall Street boardroom tables. That energy is found in the bustling street markets and innovation centers across the African continent. It's a bold claim, I know....
The buzz around XRP making it to $5.2 is hitting fever pitch. Analysts are looking to moving averages, coyly referring to the movement of Bitcoin in 2013 and 2017, and casting a wave of FOMO incense. Wait just a minute before you refinance your home and invest in XRP! Let’s...