Aptos, the blockchain founded in 2021 by ex-Meta engineers, is currently considering a community proposal. This little known proposal could radically alter his administration’s staking reward structure. UGC community member MoonSheisty entered a treasury proposal to reduce staking rewards by an effective almost 50%. This ambitious step has sparked a...
There is a major shift taking place in the Aptos ecosystem. At the same time, the community has been waiting for a planned halving of staking rewards. This change will reduce the maximum reward rate by 1.5% per year until it hits a floor of 3.25% per annum. This decision...
Imagine a small village in Kenya. Women like our fictional character Aisha are going to be marginally safer and more empowered when she accesses a crypto platform on her smartphone. As testimonials show, she can stake a small amount of TRX, further earning rewards which help pay for school fees...
The Aptos community now stands at a critical crossroads. Now with this proposal to decimate staking rewards by almost 50%, the timing is incredibly suspect. Though the intent is to increase capital efficiency and encourage broader DeFi participation, I feel there is a great storm coming — particularly for Africa’s...
The SEC's stance on crypto staking is not just cautious. It's dangerously ignorant of the seismic shift happening in Southeast Asia. In the US, regulators keep their eyes peeled to dissect every detail of redemption timelines and tax complexities. At the same time, one of the world’s largest regions is...
DeFi staking has carried that promise into the digital age. Platforms such as Credefi are now bringing it home to be more readily available right at Africa’s own backdoor. The allure is strong: stake your crypto, earn rewards, and be part of a decentralized financial revolution. Before we uncork the...
Southeast Asia's tech scene is exploding. Amazon and other e-commerce giants have changed the retail landscape. At the same time, alternative fintech startups are exploding in number and adoption of digital technologies are skyrocketing. The average Southeast Asian investor is not an accredited investor. Are they really reaping the rewards...
Credefi has introduced a novel staking model that incorporates Module X, designed to provide competitive yields while safeguarding investors' funds. This groundbreaking strategy directly addresses the pitfalls associated with SME loans. It further mitigates the impacts of volatile crypto markets by tying protocol rewards to the value created in the...
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Coinbase’s possible staking ETF has the entire crypto community abuzz. Yet Southeast Asia, with its rapidly developing tech scene and hunger for disruption, should be best positioned to reap the rewards. What if this apparently good news were actually a major drag on the region’s natural growth over the long...
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 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...
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...