Together these factors make Southeast Asia a sleeping giant in the Web3 revolution. Imagine an emerging Indonesian artist producing stunning digital imagery. No longer constrained by the whims of the gatekeepers of traditional galleries, they are able to connect directly with a global audience. Animal rights activists, a Filipino farmer...
The UK stands at a crossroads. It can either embrace the transformative potential of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and become a global leader, or it can stifle innovation with overly cautious regulations. The stakes are much higher than simply maintaining its position in the global financial landscape. The right regulations can...
The UK government is set to establish a "UK–US Financial Regulatory Working Group" to explore the creation of a "transatlantic sandbox for digital securities." This new initiative seeks to encourage innovation, as well as the need to work through the regulatory challenges that our fast-paced crypto market presents. The UK...
Brian Quintenz's nomination to chair the CFTC is more than just a personnel change. It's a potential earthquake shaking the foundations of DeFi regulation. Whether it’s the latter—a controlled demolition of uncertainty or a chaotic aftershock—remains to be seen. For someone with his pedigree, the stakes can’t be higher.A16z to...
With its proposed Digital Assets Framework, South Korea is taking audacious steps to position itself in the global digital finance infrastructure. By being the first nation to legally recognize and adopt won-pegged stablecoins, the nation is set to dramatically change its financial landscape. At the helm of this movement is...
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 stablecoin landscape is preparing for an impending tectonic shift. The GENIUS Act, championed by Sen. This bill represents a genuine attempt to establish a comprehensive, thoughtful regulatory framework for digital assets. This legislation could dramatically reshape the stablecoin market and the broader crypto industry, ushering in a new era...
The world is watching. London, Dubai, Singapore – they’re all in competing laptop races to become the global crypto capital. As our competitors around the world prepare to welcome in new innovation and investment, the US is still settling for keeping the roadblocks up. We're at a critical juncture. The...
The crypto world has changed dramatically since those bubble days and is maturing beyond speculative assets into the realm of real-world use. Two equally important forces propelling this change are proportional regulation and sustainable tokenomics. These pieces are more than just buzzword bingo. These are the underpinnings that will fuel...
The world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) definitely feels like the Wild West right now. Here, innovation is king, and most consider regulations to be pesky limitations on creativity. A deeper dive reveals an inspiring story. Well-crafted, strategic, risk-based regulations will allow DeFi’s benefits to reach the mainstream. Intelligent regulatory frameworks...
