Without stronger federal action, the United States will continue to fall behind in the rapidly growing digital economy. Just as importantly, it needs to develop clear regulatory principles around blockchain technology to remain competitive. Blockchain's potential to reduce transaction costs, enable instant settlements, and drive financial innovation positions it as...
Are we really on the cusp of handing finance’s future to Southeast Asia. As Congress continues to dither, the next generation of Zuckerbergs and Musks is already creating that decentralized world over there. And they're doing it with a level of energy and innovation that frankly, makes Washington look like...
Tzoni Raykov’s tale of $1,500 in USDC gone forever is more than the tale of a single unfortunate ecommerce merchant. It’s a dark canary in the coal mine, flashing red for fintech in Africa’s future. We're talking about more than just a simple error. We're talking about eroded trust and...
HB230 is here. So the question becomes, are we really celebrating innovation, or just Connecting Communities to an ecological catastrophe in our own backyard. That’s a question that warrants a tough scrutiny, stripped of all the glossy brochures, lame New Urbanism buzzwords, and prospects of unicorn-fueled economic prosperity. Let’s cut...
Schwab taking the first steps toward entering crypto? Predictable, really. Wall Street smells money, Wall Street jumps. Even Rick Wurster, who had ascended to Schwab’s CEO by then, confessed to feeling “silly” for not getting in on the crypto craze. For Schwab to team up with Trump Media to roll...
Tron just hit a huge milestone in crossing $1 billion in revenue. Against all odds, it has now cemented its place as the second most profitable network in the entire cryptocurrency sector. This surge in revenue is attributed to increased transaction volumes, particularly in Tether (USDT) transfers, and a robust...
Meanwhile, the crypto community is all abuzz with Qubetics ($TICS), with heads turning and analysts confidently predicting a $15 price per token following the mainnet launch. Fifteen dollars! That’s a 86.75x increase from its presale price of $0.1729. That’s enough to make anyone’s head spin and plot an early retirement....
Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network, has quickly become one of the most fundamental and innovative technologies across the entire blockchain ecosystem. Third, it can securely connect smart contracts to external data sources. This powerful functionality has made this capability a must-have for any decentralized application (dApp) looking to connect to...
Having Yahoo and AOL—two legendary names synonymous with the rise of the digital age—owned by one company seems so absurd, but that is now a reality. That mighty alliance is called the Yahoo family of brands. This partnership maximizes the synergies between the two organizations’ expertise, experience and resources to...
Africa's fintech scene is buzzing, isn't it? And we have seen all that mobile money has done to revolutionize how people transfer and receive money. Yet millions are still cut off from the common financial ecosystem. High transaction fees, limited access to credit, and the sheer difficulty of sending money...
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...
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...
The Senate Banking Committee met recently to discuss the rapidly growing, but highly confusing, world of crypto regulation. This upcoming meeting could not be more important at this moment in history. American consumers are losing billions to crypto scams as well, and the U.S. is lagging other countries in establishing...
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...