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Is Moscow's Bitcoin Index a Trojan Horse for Crypto Regulation?

Is Moscow's Bitcoin Index a Trojan Horse for Crypto Regulation?

• Commentary

The MOEX, formally the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange, recently introduced a Bitcoin index. So what? It’s too easy to dismiss this as just another example of a nation-state testing the waters of the crypto world. Look closer. Is this truly a better embrace of digital assets, or just the much...

Bitcoin on Moscow Exchange: A Giant Leap for Russian Crypto?

Bitcoin on Moscow Exchange: A Giant Leap for Russian Crypto?

• Facts

The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has taken the audacious step of trying to bring cryptocurrencies into Russia’s historical financial fold. Now they’ve released a Bitcoin index to boot! This decision sends a strong message of change regarding how the country might treat digital assets in the future. It unlocked innovative new...

Moscow's Bitcoin Index: A Gateway for Southeast Asian Crypto Artists?

Moscow's Bitcoin Index: A Gateway for Southeast Asian Crypto Artists?

• Commentary

Is Moscow the new unexpected partner in crime for Southeast Asian crypto artists? Sounds crazy, right? But hear me out. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) launching a Bitcoin index might seem like a purely Russian affair, a step towards legitimizing crypto within its own borders. However, if you scratch beneath the...

Immutable Leads NFT Sales Surge, Bitcoin Gains Momentum

Immutable Leads NFT Sales Surge, Bitcoin Gains Momentum

• NFT Drops

The most recent statistics paint a rather spectacular picture of a very active and very changing non-fungible tokens (NFT) market. Immutable has now overtaken Ethereum in sales volume. The increase is largely driven by user demand on all the major blockchains.As a result, Immutable has passed Ethereum to take the...

U.S. Leads Bitcoin Treasury Race Amid Regulatory Tailwinds

U.S. Leads Bitcoin Treasury Race Amid Regulatory Tailwinds

• Regulation

The United States to date is the world leader in absorbing Bitcoin reserves. This rapid increase is being fueled by more transparent regulations and greater acceptance of cryptocurrency as a central strategic asset. Publicly listed companies are in a race to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets. This unprecedented pace...

Bitcoin's $11B Treasury Race: Will Regulation Crush Crypto's Soul?

Bitcoin's $11B Treasury Race: Will Regulation Crush Crypto's Soul?

• Commentary

The Bitcoin treasury race is on. From MicroStrategy to Tesla to the Central African Republic, companies and even countries are stacking sats like never before. We’re not kidding when we say this was an $11.3 billion corporate Bitcoin flood, all in just the last month. GameStop, Metaplanet... everyone's jumping in....

Bitcoin's $11B Treasury Race: Is Regulation Creating a Corporate Monopoly?

Bitcoin's $11B Treasury Race: Is Regulation Creating a Corporate Monopoly?

• Commentary

The Bitcoin landscape is shifting. Public companies are piling into Bitcoin like wild, with a record $11.3 billion in just the past month. GameStop, remember them? They're in the game with 4,710 BTC. And then you have Metaplanet shooting for the moon with a 210,000 BTC treasury. But what's fueling...

Bitcoin's Balancing Act: Adoption Surges, Regulation Looms

Bitcoin's Balancing Act: Adoption Surges, Regulation Looms

• Facts

Bitcoin is at a fascinating crossroads, experiencing a surge in adoption and institutional investment while simultaneously facing increasing regulatory scrutiny and security concerns. Amidst the excitement and innovation, there’s a confusing new landscape for investors and advocates, requiring sober judgment about the promise and perils that lie ahead. This article...

Bitcoin Regulation: Is the 'Clarity Act' Just a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

Bitcoin Regulation: Is the 'Clarity Act' Just a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

• Commentary

On the surface, Clarity for Digital Assets Act just sounds great, right? A shining light of stability in the chaotic landscape of cryptocurrency. But before we uncork the champagne and celebrate a regulatory utopia, let's ask ourselves a crucial question: are we mistaking a carefully crafted trap for a genuine...

Bitcoin's DeFi Gamble: Will ALEX Exploit Stifle Southeast Asia's Crypto Dreams?

Bitcoin's DeFi Gamble: Will ALEX Exploit Stifle Southeast Asia's Crypto Dreams?

• Commentary

Southeast Asia’s crypto scene is alive and dynamic, driven by artists and creators who want to escape the clutches of legacy gatekeepers. They’re tempted by the lure of Bitcoin’s emerging DeFi – a decentralized financial ecosystem that provides greater access and control like never before. Is this promise blossoming into...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....