Is it really that far-fetched? Let's be honest, the world of crypto often feels like a parallel universe, but it's increasingly interwoven with the "real" world of politics and economics. Seeing Bitcoin blast past $112,000 is mind-blowing. And while everyone's talking about ETF inflows and short squeezes, I think we're...
Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) has made a bold move into the future of automotive sales by announcing it will now accept cryptocurrency as a valid form of payment for its electric vehicles. This applies to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, as well as the recently launched meme-based $TRUMP coin. This...
Alright, let's talk about Mullen. Electric vehicles, commercial vans, Bollinger purchases…run of the mill, you say? Wrong. They've just thrown a massive curveball: accepting the $TRUMP meme coin as payment. In Southeast Asia, no less. Now, that's something to chew on.Southeast Asia is a crypto wild west. Out with the...
Did Trump just nuke the crypto market? It certainly feels that way.… including those attributed to the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, have been enough to create significant turmoil in the markets. This sudden turmoil is creating a nightmare for crypto holders all over the world. Is it...
Trump talks crypto, Europe builds crypto. See the difference? As someone watching from Southeast Asia, where we're constantly weighing opportunities and risks, it's crystal clear: words are cheap, but regulation is gold. Trump's sudden embrace of crypto might grab headlines, but it's MiCA that's grabbing market share.US Inaction Fuels Crypto...
Bitcoin took a significant nose dive, dropping 3.8% to around $104,000 immediately after former President Trump’s aggressive tweets countering Iran’s alleged threats against the U.S. Trump’s statements featured attacks on neo-cons, a threat to Iran’s Supreme Leader, and a demand for the unilateral surrender of Iran’s military. This resulted in...
We've all heard it: Bitcoin is the ultimate safe haven. Geopolitical turmoil? Economic uncertainty? Simply acquire Bitcoin and you can sit back and let your portable, provably scarce future wealth ride out the storm. What if that narrative is crumbling right beneath our feet? Donald J. Trump’s whim is the...
Recent market forces - from global capital flight to monetary policy - have upended the cryptocurrency market. The new administration under former U.S. president Donald Trump’s hardline approach to Iran sparked high volatility and a bearish tendency in market participants. Here’s how these tensions are affecting Bitcoin’s price both directly...
Siti held her phone tightly, the screen’s light illuminating her worried face. Just last month, Bitcoin seemed like her escape hatch. Inflation was biting into her family’s savings back in Jakarta. It felt like the Rupiah was going down a peg each and every day. Bitcoin, she believed, was the...
Southeast Asia's buzzing. Trump's crypto play? As the most significant transportation legislation in a generation, it has everyone buzzing—but are they celebrating or booing? It's a split, like a durian – some love the smell of opportunity, others wrinkle their noses at the potential stink of scandal.Southeast Asia isn't a...
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...