Siti in person, and make no mistake about it, this Bitcoin mania is dangerous. Everyone's screaming "$100K! To the moon!" I’m sitting here in Southeast Asia, smelling a whole lot of durian… and a whiff of something fishy.Is This Rally Built on Hype?Look, I get it. The charts are green,...
Donald Trump must have been reading our Arcane agenda because his team launched his crypto in January, three days before his second term inauguration. This move is a dramatic departure from his previous position on cryptocurrency and it raises a host of ethical and constitutional issues. The Trump family has...
We're all watching this TrumpCoin saga unfold, and while some might dismiss it as just another meme coin frenzy, I think it's flashing a neon warning sign about the gaping holes in our legal system. It’s not only because of Trump. Anyone, most dangerously those in power, can take advantage...
In what would have represented a major bipartisan effort to build a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, the proposal suffered a ninjection of cryptocurrency into Smith Senate’s blood. The Democrats who blocked the bill had no excuse. They warned about Donald Trump’s deepening connections with the crypto industry and what that...
The path of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States has taken a surprising turn. This amendment is mainly the result of former President Donald Trump’s increasing influence over the digital asset arena. While these concerns are completely warranted, Congressional Democrats are just starting to voice deep concern about Trump’s personal...
Southeast Asia is buzzing. From bustling Jakarta to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, a new energy is palpable – the energy of blockchain innovation. From democratizing access to capital, to revolutionizing supply chains, to helping local communities rebuild through decentralized technologies—we’re witnessing a tech startup-led disruption of traditional finance. Investment...
To see the GENIUS Act killed is a gut punch. We needed that bill. Without it, the U.S. is ceding its competitive edge and the ability to protect consumers, period. Instead of reform, we have to settle for partisan gridlock. I think this is all driven by Donald Trump’s increasingly...
Senator Merkley’s proposed ban on Trump and his cronies from the crypto space may seem righteous on its face. Corruption stinks. We all agree. But slapping a blanket ban like this? That’s a bit like taking a sledgehammer to smash a walnut. It’s terribly lazy policy, and it is filled...
Lawmakers have discussed preventing the use of digital assets promoted by politicians and celebrities. If adopted, this will be a historic and major shakeup of the current cryptocurrency market. Fears of consumer protection, financial stability, and possibly even nefarious activities have motivated this push. As you can imagine, this has...
You assume it’s just another harmless meme coin, don’t you? Just a little good-natured ribbing at the expense of the MAGA base? Think again. Donald Trump's foray into the world of cryptocurrency, with his $TRUMP and $MELANIA tokens, and his company's planned Bitcoin ETF, isn't just about lining his pockets....
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...
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...