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US Eyes Bitcoin, Gold to Anchor New Financial Order

US Eyes Bitcoin, Gold to Anchor New Financial Order

• Web3 Projects

The United States is reportedly planning to leverage Bitcoin and gold as anchor assets for a new global financial system. The implementation plan for this initiative includes growing the nation’s Bitcoin reserves, likely through additional confiscation and direct purchase of Bitcoin by state governments. Such a move would be bolstered...

LCX Tokenizes Gold, Silver, Platinum: A New Era for Assets?

LCX Tokenizes Gold, Silver, Platinum: A New Era for Assets?

• Facts

Organizational tokenization LCX, the Liechtenstein-based crypto exchange, is best known for its new tokenization framework focused on bringing precious metals to the blockchain. This change immediately expands gold, silver, and platinum to the digital space. Now, retail and institutional investors alike have an unprecedented opportunity to access these traditionally stable...

JP Morgan's Gold Call: 3 Reasons Bitcoin's 'Safe Haven' Claim Crumbles

JP Morgan's Gold Call: 3 Reasons Bitcoin's 'Safe Haven' Claim Crumbles

• Commentary

JP Morgan’s recent report, though, is more than just another analyst note. It should be a loud and clear alarm for anyone who may still be holding on to the notions of “Bitcoin is digital gold”. Yet the crypto faithful zealously campaign for its adoption, lauding it as a shield...

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...

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...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

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...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....