As Hester Peirce, one of the SEC’s own commissioners, puts it, trying to navigate today’s crypto regulations is like playing “Floor is Lava.” Floor is Lava! Let that sink in. The creators of that innovation playground, the same people responsible for maintaining a safe space for all, are waving red...
Our view is that the U.S. crypto market is at a decisive inflection point. Regulatory uncertainty is the biggest risk of all, putting a damper on potential innovation and investment. As SEC commissioner Hester Peirce has so accurately put it, we are “in a period of no rules.” She compares...
Hester Peirce's "Floor is Lava" analogy? This declaration is not merely a witty soundbite – it’s very true for developing musicians. Most of them are struggling to make their creative futures in the colorful, underappreciated crusts of South East Asia. The SEC’s regulatory fog isn’t just a theoretical legal discussion,...
The PENGU token is flying high on the progress charts! Its ascendance is fueled by the enthusiasm of World Penguin Day and the successful comeback of the Pudgy Penguins NFT Collection. Does a 300% surge in penguin-themed digital collectibles really signal the future of decentralized finance, or are we all...
Let's be blunt. NFTs aside, Trump’s newfound love for crypto, especially the prospect of a Trump-branded stablecoin, stinks of crypto opportunism. Remember when he called Bitcoin "thin air"? Now, suddenly, he's a crypto champion? This isn't about a genuine belief in the technology; it's about tapping into a new vein...
That energetic expanse, created by principles of creativity and openness, is drawing another generation of builders into the fold. Lurking in the shadows is a harsh reality: a Wild West of vulnerabilities that can leave artists, especially those in emerging markets like Southeast Asia, exposed and vulnerable. We’re talking about...
Crypto revolution isn’t just a Wall Street and Silicon Valley thing. It’s the story of all the real people, communities, and opportunities that are flowering in the underappreciated corners of our globe. I’m sure that Southeast Asia is going to be among the biggest beneficiaries, particularly for its dynamic creative...
There is a lot of excited chatter in the crypto space as optimism returns. Growing stablecoin adoption, growing bipartisan support in government, and the hope brought by clearer regulatory frameworks are fueling this optimism. This rush of positive sentiment is a strong signal that digital assets are becoming widely accepted....
The SEC’s reign of terror on the crypto industry in general, led by its new chair, is shaking DeFI to its core. The ideal is to protect investors, of course. I actually think this major crackdown might deeply and permanently kill global DeFi innovation, despite the best intentions. We’re arguing...
The world of cryptocurrency is used to dramatic volatility, but these days it’s not just prices taking center stage. Since the start of 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made some big moves that indicate a new regulatory partnership with crypto firms. This is a major departure from...
