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Dubai to Host Global Crypto Leaders at HODL 2025 Summit

Dubai to Host Global Crypto Leaders at HODL 2025 Summit

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HODL 2025 is set to convene more than 5,000 international leaders, investors, and innovators in Dubai. They’ll meet with world-class experts to learn about the latest developments in decentralized finance (DeFi), asset tokenization and AI-powered blockchain infrastructure. The 30 th edition of the summit, hosted by event organizers Trescon, marks...

Is Dubai's HODL 2025 a Blockchain Oasis or Mirage?

Is Dubai's HODL 2025 a Blockchain Oasis or Mirage?

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Dubai. The very mention of the name evokes visions of glimmering glass towers, limitless aspiration, and today, an explosive crypto ecosystem. HODL 2025, formerly known as the World Blockchain Summit, will take a lead role. It’s shaping up to be an incredible display of innovation, deal-making and the future of...

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Quintenz's CFTC: Will It Usher In a New Era of DeFi Clarity?

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...

5 Ways Quintenz Can Unleash Southeast Asia's Crypto Art Boom

Brian Quintenz’s recent nomination to chair the CFTC is more than just another political appointment. As such, it’s a mighty potential rocket booster for the young crypto art scene in Southeast Asia. You might be thinking, "What does a US regulator have to do with artists in Jakarta or Yangon?"...

The Shocking Truth Huione Reveals About Crypto's Regulatory Failure

We've all heard the utopian promises of crypto: decentralization, freedom from government control, and a new era of financial empowerment. What if that dream is being hijacked, not by governments, but by a more insidious force altogether? The Huione case is a harsh reminder. This Cambodia-based financial conglomerate is at...

5 Ways Global Crypto Regulation Can Empower Southeast Asian Artists

Let's be honest, the wild west of crypto is exciting, but it's leaving a lot of talented people behind, especially artists in Southeast Asia trying to break into the Web3 space. We listen to all the buzzwords such as decentralization, NFTs, and the metaverse. What do they truly translate into...

Bitcoin's DeFi Gamble: Will ALEX Exploit Stifle Southeast Asia's Crypto Dreams?

Southeast Asia’s crypto scene is alive and dynamic, driven by artists and creators who want to escape the clutches of legacy gatekeepers. They’re tempted by the lure of Bitcoin’s emerging DeFi – a decentralized financial ecosystem that provides greater access and control like never before. Is this promise blossoming into...

Bitcoin Regulation: Is the 'Clarity Act' Just a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

On the surface, Clarity for Digital Assets Act just sounds great, right? A shining light of stability in the chaotic landscape of cryptocurrency. But before we uncork the champagne and celebrate a regulatory utopia, let's ask ourselves a crucial question: are we mistaking a carefully crafted trap for a genuine...

5 Ways South Korea's Stablecoin Law Empowers Southeast Asian Artists

I've been deeply involved in expanding blockchain access in Southeast Asia, and South Korea's new stablecoin law isn't just another piece of legislation. It's a potential rocket booster for artists across the region. Cut through the jargon and let’s focus on how this will improve and save lives.Art Sales Get...

South Korea's Stablecoin Gamble: Is Central Bank Control Worth the Risk?

South Korea's diving headfirst into the stablecoin pool with its "Digital Asset Basic Act," and while the pro-crypto sentiment is refreshing, I can't shake the feeling that they're prioritising control over innovation. Color me cynical, but history has shown that governments don’t tend to give up power — particularly when...