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

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...

Trump's Bitcoin Pump? Southeast Asia's Crypto Future Hangs in the Balance

Trump's Bitcoin Pump? Southeast Asia's Crypto Future Hangs in the Balance

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

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,...

Bitcoin $87K: Southeast Asia's Crypto Revolution Just Got Real

Bitcoin $87K: Southeast Asia's Crypto Revolution Just Got Real

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...

Crypto's Broken Promise? Southeast Asia's Wild Ride Ahead

Crypto's Broken Promise? Southeast Asia's Wild Ride Ahead

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...

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...

POPCAT: The Meme Coin Igniting Southeast Asia's Crypto Revolution

POPCAT: The Meme Coin Igniting Southeast Asia's Crypto Revolution

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...

Dogecoin to the Moon? Southeast Asia's Meme-Fueled Crypto Revolution Is Here!

Dogecoin to the Moon? Southeast Asia's Meme-Fueled Crypto Revolution Is Here!

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...

Bitcoin $90K? Forget Lambos, This Wallet Trend Will Dominate Southeast Asia

Bitcoin $90K? Forget Lambos, This Wallet Trend Will Dominate Southeast 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...

US SEC, Wake Up! Southeast Asia is Winning Crypto with Solana

US SEC, Wake Up! Southeast Asia is Winning Crypto with Solana

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is losing ground. At the same time, Southeast Asia is providing a brash counterexample to the conventional wisdom of the future of finance. As you read every white paper with great precision and post your doomsday predictions, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines are zooming...

Senate Crypto Hearing: 3 Reasons Why the US is Losing the Blockchain Race

Senate Crypto Hearing: 3 Reasons Why the US is Losing the Blockchain Race

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? –...

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

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...

Stablecoins' Dirty Secret: Why Your Crypto Dreams Are Built on Sand

Stablecoins' Dirty Secret: Why Your Crypto Dreams Are Built on Sand

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...

Bitcoin's $113K: Short Squeeze or Sustainable Surge?

Bitcoin's $113K: Short Squeeze or Sustainable Surge?

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,...

Crypto Salaries The Silent Regulatory Time Bomb For Your Business

Crypto Salaries The Silent Regulatory Time Bomb For Your Business

The allure of crypto salaries is undeniable. It’s the new digital gold rush, baby! Appeal to the best tech talent and solidify your place in the inevitable future of finance. However, lurking just below the surface is a major regulatory loophole. This ticking time bomb in your HR department may...

Bitcoin's $113K Surge is Just the Beginning, Here's Why

Bitcoin's $113K Surge is Just the Beginning, Here's Why

Bitcoin just smashed $113K! So, Southeast Asia, buckle up—either you hop on this rocket or you get left behind. The West thinks they've figured out crypto? Think again. Southeast Asia is ready to provide a master class in how to do it right.This time—recent surge past $113,000—could be more than...