Tag: global

UK Signals Interest in US Crypto Legislation, Calls for Global Regulatory Harmony

UK Signals Interest in US Crypto Legislation, Calls for Global Regulatory Harmony

• Regulation

The United Kingdom – particularly its industry-oriented government – are keenly observing the United States’ return to meaningful cryptocurrency regulation, particularly the recently passed GENIUS Act. Simultaneously, it has been advocating for a comprehensive global approach to regulating digital assets. Speaking at DigiAssets 2025, Jane Moore of the UK's Financial...

Ripple Ruling: Did the SEC Overreach? A Global Regulatory Reckoning

Ripple Ruling: Did the SEC Overreach? A Global Regulatory Reckoning

• Commentary

The dust has barely settled from Judge Torres’ landmark ruling in the SEC v. Ripple case, and frankly, it should make everyone mad that it ever did. This isn’t only about one company, it’s a canary in the coal mine for global crypto regulation. Did the SEC actually want to...

Crypto Crime Crackdown: Why Global Rules are the Only Solution

Crypto Crime Crackdown: Why Global Rules are the Only Solution

• Facts

What was once an arena of innovation and cryptocurrency financial freedom has become the Wild West for organized crime. Isolated national regulations are just not cutting it, especially against increasingly sophisticated tactics used by cybercriminals. The Huione case illustrates an important truth. It underscores the urgent need for a unified...

Crypto Kidnappings: Is Global Regulation the Only Answer?

Crypto Kidnappings: Is Global Regulation the Only Answer?

• Commentary

The arrest in Tangier of Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, the alleged mastermind behind a string of horrifying crypto-related kidnappings in France, sends a chilling message: your digital wealth doesn't exist in a vacuum. It bleeds over into the physical world, and it can be all too easy to become a...

Illinois' Crypto Crackdown Signals Global Regulatory Overreach: Is Innovation Dead?

Illinois' Crypto Crackdown Signals Global Regulatory Overreach: Is Innovation Dead?

• Commentary

Solfar Illinois had everything going for it to be blessed as the next blockchain miracle growth state. Now, it finds itself on the cusp of suffering from regulatory overreach. Two bills, Senate Bill 1797 and House Bill 742, collectively known as the Illinois Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act (DACPA),...

SEC Crypto Crackdown Unintended Consequences for Global DeFi Innovation

SEC Crypto Crackdown Unintended Consequences for Global DeFi Innovation

• Commentary

The SEC’s reign of terror on the crypto industry in general, led by its new chair, is shaking DeFI to its core. The ideal is to protect investors, of course. I actually think this major crackdown might deeply and permanently kill global DeFi innovation, despite the best intentions. We’re arguing...

CZ's Crypto Comeback: From Binance Exit to Global Regulatory Influence

CZ's Crypto Comeback: From Binance Exit to Global Regulatory Influence

• Regulation

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, the company that is arguably the reincarnation of Mt. He had already stepped down as CEO in November 2023, but now he’s back on the offensive. This notable departure was included in an overall $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)....

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...