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Vietnam's Crypto Law: A Boon for Artists or Another Regulatory Trap?

Vietnam's Crypto Law: A Boon for Artists or Another Regulatory Trap?

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Mai, a young social entrepreneur in Hanoi, leans over her laptop. She produces lush animated murals and immersive installations that plunge you into the spirited clamor of her hometown—Mexico City. For decades, galleries have thought her pieces were “too futuristic” and as a result, she had to fight to stay...

Crypto Regulation's Fatal Flaw The One Thing Suits Can't See

Crypto Regulation's Fatal Flaw The One Thing Suits Can't See

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Regulation is really on the way for crypto, and honestly some of that’s long overdue and absolutely needed. We require strong guardrails to ensure that the average American isn’t being ripped off or exposed to blatant fraud. First, we need to make sure that crypto is not used to finance...

Vietnam's Crypto Leap: What the New Law Means for You

Vietnam's Crypto Leap: What the New Law Means for You

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Vietnam’s production of waves into the digital sphere is extraordinary. On June 15, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry. This brave move is a historic departure from the country’s handling of decentralized digital assets. As a blockchain regulatory analyst and writer, Marcin Kowalczyk knows...

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

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What new SEC Chair Paul Atkins has in mind is nothing short of a revolution – a simple yet bold US crypto asset policy modernization. His commitment? To stop regulation by enforcement and bring in an age of clear, observable rulemaking. It sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Almost as good feeling...

UK Crypto Rules: A New Dawn or Regulatory Nightmare?

UK Crypto Rules: A New Dawn or Regulatory Nightmare?

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The UK is poised to reshape its digital asset landscape with impending crypto regulations, signaling a significant shift in how the nation approaches cryptocurrencies. Public Finance Minister Rachel Reeves recently announced draft legislation. These laws would, for the first time, require crypto exchanges and dealers come under mandatory regulation. This...

SEC's Crypto Crackdown Ending? 3 Reasons Atkins' Overhaul Changes Everything

SEC's Crypto Crackdown Ending? 3 Reasons Atkins' Overhaul Changes Everything

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For decades, it’s been a marriage marked by mistrust, regulation harassment, and the pervasive sense of tiptoeing around. Remember the ICO boom and bust? The SEC then swooped in with regulations designed for traditional equities. Their actions triggered a flood of costly litigation and handcuffed innovation in an emerging technology....

NY AG Calls for Crypto Regulation: Will Congress Answer?

NY AG Calls for Crypto Regulation: Will Congress Answer?

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The cryptocurrency space is a vast, untamed, digital frontier full of promise and danger. New York Attorney General Letitia James is threatening to hold the state accountable. She calls on Congress to be bold and to provide accountability in this fledgling industry. Her plea for a federal framework underscores a...

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...

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....