Tag: investment

Trump's Crypto Turnaround Remakes Digital Asset Landscape

Trump's Crypto Turnaround Remakes Digital Asset Landscape

• Regulation

Donald Trump’s changing attitude towards digital assets has been a groundbreaking phenomenon in the digital asset world. From initial skepticism to becoming a vocal advocate, Trump's involvement has been both surprising and consequential, reshaping how the U.S. approaches blockchain technology and digital currencies. His actions have caused a firestorm of...

Crypto's Turning Point? Decoding the Signals & What's Next

Crypto's Turning Point? Decoding the Signals & What's Next

• Facts

The crypto market is overall sending mixed signals. Once again, investors and analysts are left to wonder whether that long-anticipated resurgence is finally here. During a dismal period these last three months, Bitcoin’s recent climb over $84,900 provides a ray of sunshine. How this will all play out is still...

Is McCormick's Bitcoin Play a Preview of Crypto's Corrupt Future?

Is McCormick's Bitcoin Play a Preview of Crypto's Corrupt Future?

• Commentary

Senator Dave McCormick's recent Bitcoin ETF investment – up to a cool million – has raised more than just eyebrows. It's ignited a firestorm of questions about ethics, influence, and the potential for crypto to become just another playground for the powerful. Though his spokesperson claims it’s all on the...

427 Crypto Exchanges in Australia? A Regulatory Black Hole?

427 Crypto Exchanges in Australia? A Regulatory Black Hole?

• Commentary

427 registered crypto exchanges in Australia. Let that number sink in. It’s almost twice the amount of suburbs in their competitors Melbourne! Does that sound right to you? Does it feel right? So it sure doesn’t compute for me. Even as someone who has lived, eaten and breathed in the...

Ika Secures Sui Foundation Investment: Cross-Chain Future?

Ika Secures Sui Foundation Investment: Cross-Chain Future?

• Facts

As the pioneer of parallel Multi-Party Computation (MPC) networks, Ika has a proven track record. Earlier this week, the Sui Foundation led a strategic investment round in the company. This influx of capital brings Ika's total funding to over $21 million, with the company's private placement valuation peaking at an...

Ika's $21M: Is Sui Building a DeFi Fortress or a Regulatory Target?

Ika's $21M: Is Sui Building a DeFi Fortress or a Regulatory Target?

• Commentary

Ika’s $21 million raise, supported by a who’s-who of Web3 investors, is more than a typical funding announcement. It’s the really big, blinking neon sign that is actually aimed right at every regulator’s desk around the globe. Sui plans to be the cross-chain DeFi leader, and Ika is helping them...

Ika Secures Strategic Investment from Sui Foundation, Reaching $21M in Funding

Ika Secures Strategic Investment from Sui Foundation, Reaching $21M in Funding

• Web3 Projects

Ika automatically provides secure Multiparty Computation (MPC) guardrails to protect your AI applications. The announcement comes shortly after the company closed a $7 million strategic investment from the Sui Foundation. This investment brings Ika's total funding to over $21 million and highlights the company's commitment to enhancing security and decentralization...

Fed Backpedals on Crypto Bank Rules: What It Means For You

Fed Backpedals on Crypto Bank Rules: What It Means For You

• Facts

The Federal Reserve has recently gone out on a limb. Its reverberations are rippling across the financial landscape, deeply affecting one of the most dynamic spaces, the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry. The Fed has rescinded its supervisory guidance letter to banks it supervises discouraging their participation in activities related to crypto-assets....

a16z Crypto Leads $5 Million Investment in Web3 Privacy Protocol Inco

a16z Crypto Leads $5 Million Investment in Web3 Privacy Protocol Inco

• Web3 Projects

The $5 million fundraise by Inco, a Web3 protocol focused on building holistic blockchain confidentiality solutions, wrapped on Wednesday. This strategic round was led by a16z crypto CSX. The funding round included Coinbase Ventures, 1kx, Orange DAO, South Park Commons, Script Capital. Inco will use the proceeds to further develop...

Inco: a16z Backs Privacy Chain—Your Nanny-Level Guide Inside!

Inco: a16z Backs Privacy Chain—Your Nanny-Level Guide Inside!

• Facts

In this freewheeling, chaotic landscape of Web3, where all activity is on-chain, and ultimately, transparent and traceable. Inco is here to save the day with some much-needed privacy-fueled education! This project, supported by a16z, is building an interoperability and confidentiality layer for the blockchain stack. Its purpose is to provide...

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...

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...