Southeast Asian artists today are working at an unprecedented level. They’re making amazing art, breaking new creative ground, and developing audiences deep in the time zones most conducive to TikTok virality. Behind the vibrant colors and captivating melodies lies a frustrating reality: getting paid is a nightmare. Legacy banking channels...
U.S. legislators are calling for guidance to provide robust rules of the road that will ensure America remains a leader in blockchain innovation. Vice Chair of Finance Patrick McHenry and U.S. Representative for Iowa Zach Nunn are leading the charge to take a more holistic approach to digital assets. They...
The United States is at an inflection point in the global race to establish leadership over blockchain technology. Countries such as China, for instance, are accelerating their plans in the blockchain space. If the U.S. doesn’t act decisively, it risks ceding its position as a leader in this extremely transformative...
Politics and cryptocurrency have never been more intermingled. The next Bitcoin 2025 conference looks to be a bellwether event in this 4th turning crossroads moment in history. We’re excited to have VP Vance speaking at the convening! Given his personal Bitcoin holdings and the current political landscape surrounding digital assets,...
The US Senate has recently kicked the can down the road on stablecoin regulation. Again. While politicians bicker over the minutiae, a chilling question hangs in the air: Are we handing China the keys to the future of finance?So Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is right to sound the alarm. He...
To date, stablecoin regulation in the United States has faced crushing roadblocks. This places in jeopardy the country’s long-term role at the center of the global financial landscape. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is urging US legislators to accelerate the development of a framework for stablecoins that defines the use and...
On May 5, 2025, US legislators proposed a new framework for future digital asset rules. The wide-ranging 212-page strategy lays out how the United States plans to treat and regulate digital assets. This ambitious framework would offer much-needed clarity and structure to our rapidly growing cryptocurrency market.I raised some of...
Despite multiple cautions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), El Salvador doubles down on its Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy. President Nayib Bukele is still committed to Bitcoin, maintaining that it helps the country as a long-term national reserve asset. This steadfast dedication begs many questions about the country’s economic plan...
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele took a massive swing, didn't he? Making Bitcoin legal tender. The war torn apart, as the world watched—some cheering that spreading of democracy, and others clutching their pearls. This development should be a cautionary tale for emerging economies. Artists in Southeast Asia, especially, are having...
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...
