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Powell Says Crypto's Mainstream: What Stablecoin Regs Mean 4 You

Powell Says Crypto's Mainstream: What Stablecoin Regs Mean 4 You

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The regulatory landscape for stablecoins in the United States is shifting rapidly. This evolution has significant consequences for retail users, traders and investors, and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. Recent legislative developments have sent shockwaves. At the same time, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony suggests that we might not have...

The Crypto Regulation Trap: Will It Save Us From Recession?

The Crypto Regulation Trap: Will It Save Us From Recession?

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Now we’re looking down the gun of a possible recession and the normal players have come out of the woodwork ready to provide answers. Regulation, that old reliable comforter, is once again being dangled as the magic cure for the crypto market. What if, in our hasty desire to regulate,...

Powell's Crypto Embrace The Fed's Risky Game With Your Money

Powell's Crypto Embrace The Fed's Risky Game With Your Money

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Jerome Powell wants stablecoin regulation. Congress seems newly interested. Consumer protection, transparency – this all sounds fantastic, right? Before we uncork the champagne, let's consider something: unintended consequences. Are we really so desperate to tame this crypto beast that we’re on the verge of accidentally choking it to death.Regulation: Innovation's...

Trump's Crypto Game Southeast Asia's Next Big Opportunity?

Trump's Crypto Game Southeast Asia's Next Big Opportunity?

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Okay, I know what you're thinking: Trump, crypto, and Southeast Asia in the same sentence? That seems like a mix poised for catastrophe… or perhaps something really cool. Cut the politics for a second and focus on the opportunity, because that’s where the real limitless potential lies.Southeast Asia Needs Creative...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...