Tag: corruption

Senate Crypto Failure: Is Corruption Killing DeFi's Global Promise?

Senate Crypto Failure: Is Corruption Killing DeFi's Global Promise?

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In fact, the Senate just finally pushed back a scheduled vote to consider the GENIUS Act, a bill that would regulate stablecoins. This decision would have monumental implications, going well beyond a simple legislative hiccup. That 48-49 vote was not enough to reach the required 60 and represents a significant...

Senate Crypto Fail: Corruption Fears or Regulatory Overreach?

Senate Crypto Fail: Corruption Fears or Regulatory Overreach?

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The Senate's failure to advance the GENIUS Act isn’t just a legislative hiccup. It's a glaring example of how fear and political maneuvering can cripple progress, potentially handing the keys to the crypto kingdom to those least deserving. Did real anti-corruption motives sink a desperately-needed bill? Or did regulatory overreach...

Is McCormick's Bitcoin Play a Preview of Crypto's Corrupt Future?

Is McCormick's Bitcoin Play a Preview of Crypto's Corrupt Future?

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Senator Dave McCormick's recent Bitcoin ETF investment – up to a cool million – has raised more than just eyebrows. It's ignited a firestorm of questions about ethics, influence, and the potential for crypto to become just another playground for the powerful. Though his spokesperson claims it’s all on the...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

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...

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 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....

Immutable's Gamble: Will Gas-Free Trading Save Web3 Gaming?

Yet the hype around Web3 gaming is real, offering gamers true digital ownership and player-driven economies. Let’s get real: that promise usually meets a very different fate. High gas fees and a clunky user experience can quickly derail those intentions. Immutable is taking a big bet with its zkEVM and...