Tag: digital currency

Emarat's Crypto Gas: 3 Ways It Fuels Southeast Asia's Web3 Dreams

Emarat's Crypto Gas: 3 Ways It Fuels Southeast Asia's Web3 Dreams

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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...

US Blockchain Race: Can Legislation Secure American Leadership?

US Blockchain Race: Can Legislation Secure American Leadership?

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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...

Vance at Bitcoin 2025: A Turning Point for US Crypto Policy?

Vance at Bitcoin 2025: A Turning Point for US Crypto Policy?

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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,...

Stablecoin Delay: Is US Regulatory Gridlock Ceding Financial Power to China?

Stablecoin Delay: Is US Regulatory Gridlock Ceding Financial Power to China?

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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...

US Risks Financial Lead as Stablecoin Regulation Stalls

US Risks Financial Lead as Stablecoin Regulation Stalls

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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...

US Lawmakers Unveil Comprehensive Crypto Regulation Framework

US Lawmakers Unveil Comprehensive Crypto Regulation Framework

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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...

El Salvador Doubles Down: Why They're Still Buying Bitcoin

El Salvador Doubles Down: Why They're Still Buying Bitcoin

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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 Bitcoin Bet: A Revolution or a Risky Gamble?

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet: A Revolution or a Risky Gamble?

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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...

Crypto Regulation Incoming? Decoding the House's New Draft Bill

Crypto Regulation Incoming? Decoding the House's New Draft Bill

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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...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

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...

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...