For too long, cryptocurrency felt like a far-off dream. It seemed like a dreamy sci-fi future, obscured by gobbledygook, exorbitant gas fees, and the idea that it was just for crypto nerds and Wall Street traders. What if that’s just about to change, particularly for the dynamic, innovative, start-up culture...
Cryptocurrency is on the cusp of transformative change. The U.S. House of Representatives is in the midst of negotiating new legislation that would more clearly and comprehensively establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Here’s our breakdown of the major provisions included in this draft bill. It takes a close...
The buzz around the House Republicans' draft crypto bill is deafening in the US, but I'm seeing something else entirely – a potential explosion of creative energy in Southeast Asia. Forget Wall Street giants for a minute. Think of the dynamic artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs producing amazing work in ASEAN...
House Republicans have released their own draft bill. This legislation would establish a federal framework for regulating cryptocurrency in the United States. This new proposed legislation is a positive step toward further clarifying an often-misunderstood digital asset market. Second, it will promote responsible innovation and fill current regulatory gaps. As...
House Republicans are pushing their newly-released draft crypto bill as a major inflection point. They argue that it provides long-overdue regulatory clarity to the digital asset space. However, buried underneath its seemingly benevolent provisions is a dangerous loophole. This loophole would by accident kill the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry as...
We all know it. Many of us have used it. But truthfully, for Indian artists, it’s usually like running a maze with a blindfold. High fees, delayed payments, and a constant battle for visibility – it's enough to crush the spirit of even the most talented creative. What if there...
Upwork has long been the undisputed king of the Indian freelance jungle. The winds are shifting. What I am starting to see are storm clouds on the horizon – regulatory storm clouds, that is. India no doubt is a huge market, the second biggest after US. In fact, last year...
Third, India has an opportunity to leapfrog the Web3 freelancing trend, which could fundamentally change the dynamics of the country’s gig economy. Web3 platforms are still nascent, but they’re already addressing issues faced by Indian freelancers on legacy platforms. They assist in the fight against late payments and eliminate expensive...
India is the 2nd largest freelance market in the world, after the US. It’s a vibrant landscape that’s ripe for major disruption in the world of online work. Just in 2023, Indian freelancers raked in more than $1 billion combined, underscoring their immense role in the worldwide gig economy. Platforms...
We stand at a pivotal moment. The groundswell of support for crypto in the new Congress – 250 in the House, 16 in the Senate – isn't just about numbers. It's about opportunity. It's about leveling the playing field for creators, especially those who've been historically marginalized by traditional art...
