The Securities and Exchange Commission. The supposed bastion of fair markets. These days, it’s starting to seem more like a Spotify for memes, spitting out… well, memes. That’s precisely the problem. When a regulatory body uses meme culture, it deserves to be interrogated. Are we witnessing a real strategic re-orientation,...
While we’re on the topic of enforcement, the U.S. government is changing its approach to all-out crypto enforcement. Now, it’s taking a more nuanced, pragmatic approach to regulating blockchain technology. This move shows good bipartisan intent to support both compliance and innovation in the growing digital asset space. If enacted,...
The crypto world is aflutter over a perceived reversal in U.S. regulatory policy. The whispers say, "They're going soft!" This is dangerous talk. Having investigated these financial crimes for many years, I feel like I have seen everything. The one thing regulators are really good at is willful ignorance. Don't...
The world of cryptocurrency is changing rapidly, and the regulatory environment is no different. Recent developments suggest that we may be entering a new phase in crypto governance. Many of us in the shippers’ camp still believe a “regulatory reset” is coming. Does this mean a reclamation get-out-of-jail-free card for...
Cronos (CRO), Arweave, Cosmos, VeChain, Filecoin, Litecoin and Sonic are all creating crypto and blockchain history. Those platforms are already positioning themselves as the future major players in the industry. Cronos benefits from its strong ties to the Crypto.com ecosystem, while Arweave distinguishes itself with a unique approach to decentralized...
One year later, another avalanche of buzzwords, wide-eyed entrepreneurs, and venture capital dollars flooding through the halls of the Carrousel du Louvre. Wow, look at that attendance! As the lineup continued with legendary names such as Hoskinson and Long, the PSG alliance with Matchain rang in as a strong step...
Cryptocurrency is the wild west of finance — it’s like tiptoeing through a minefield. Beyond that obstacle, regulatory bodies – such as the SEC – are ever-shifting their focus, making the challenge even greater. Companies operating in this arena must be constantly engaged and on their feet to be compliant....
Liechtenstein-based blockchain platform LCX has introduced a comprehensive new end-to-end tokenization framework. This updated system makes it easier for users to gain exposure to precious metals through the digital asset space. This innovative system centers around three new utility tokens: LCX Gold (LCXG), LCX Silver (LCXS), and LCX Platinum (LCXP)....
Decentralized finance still carries the hope of a new kind of financial system made by the people, for the people. Unfortunately, this vision has recently come under a stealthy and pernicious attack. Now picture the little DeFi project, the pet creation of a handful of idealistic and bright developers, hoping...
The African giant, Nigeria, is currently abuzz with the excitement of new technology. This time, the impetus is fueled by the potential of blockchain. We hear, over and over, how blockchain is going to change everything from land registries to student data. But before we uncork the champagne, let's ask...
