Coinbase is in the process of cementing its European strongholds as we speak, with France looking like its beachhead. They imagine a future brimming with crypto innovation, economic freedom, and a flourishing web3 community. Is this really a dawn for all artists, or just a strategic land grab for big...
Coinbase is placing mammoth-sized bets on Europe, and France is ground zero for their strategy. They sing the praises of France’s “forward-looking regulatory environment” and how MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation) will bring clear regulations to the world of crypto. Is it really that simple? Are we peering into a...
The crypto landscape in Europe is set to experience a radical change. This transformation is primarily driven by the adoption of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Completing the picture This detailed framework is intended to govern crypto-assets, stablecoins, and crypto-asset service providers across the EU. MiCA has generated considerable...
Europe is playing a dangerous game. While the intent behind the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is laudable – protecting consumers and fostering a safe crypto environment – its current form, particularly concerning stablecoins like Tether (USDT), risks crippling the very innovation it seeks to safeguard. Paolo Ardoino, Tether's CEO,...
Southeast Asia's crypto scene is buzzing. Now picture those same creative marketplaces in the Philippines, vibrant hubs of digital art NFTs being exchanged through crypto. Imagine Vietnamese Gen Z individuals using cryptocurrency to take advantage of international investment opportunities or Indonesian entrepreneurs funding their businesses through DeFi loans. It’s a...
The European Central Bank is having a crypto cold sweat. They’re especially concerned, though, with how a more crypto-friendly US might shift the playing field. Their mania is spurred by the prospect of a Trumpian revival and by the growing competition posed by dollar-backed stablecoins. Their proposed solution? A last-minute...
