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House Republicans Unveil Draft Bill for Crypto Regulation

House Republicans Unveil Draft Bill for Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

House Republicans have released their own draft bill. This legislation would establish a federal framework for regulating cryptocurrency in the United States. This new proposed legislation is a positive step toward further clarifying an often-misunderstood digital asset market. Second, it will promote responsible innovation and fill current regulatory gaps. As...

The House Crypto Bill's Hidden Loophole That Could Gut DeFi

The House Crypto Bill's Hidden Loophole That Could Gut DeFi

• Commentary

House Republicans are pushing their newly-released draft crypto bill as a major inflection point. They argue that it provides long-overdue regulatory clarity to the digital asset space. However, buried underneath its seemingly benevolent provisions is a dangerous loophole. This loophole would by accident kill the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry as...

Senate Advances GENIUS Act, Aiming to Establish Stablecoin Regulation

Senate Advances GENIUS Act, Aiming to Establish Stablecoin Regulation

• Regulation

The U.S. Senate is making a meaningful step toward addressing the regulation of stablecoins with the advancement of the GENIUS Act. This legislation represents a key opportunity to help set the right crypto regulatory framework to foster innovation and protect consumers. It establishes a strong global precedent on the oversight...

McCormick's Bitcoin Investments Under Scrutiny Amid Crypto Legislation

McCormick's Bitcoin Investments Under Scrutiny Amid Crypto Legislation

• Regulation

Dave McCormick, a member of the Senate Banking Committee’s subcommittee on digital assets, has invested up to $1 million in Bitcoin this year, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest as his committee considers cryptocurrency regulation. The subcommittee, now chaired by Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), has been given the responsibility of...

5 Ways Crypto Legislation Could Empower Southeast Asian Artists

5 Ways Crypto Legislation Could Empower Southeast Asian Artists

• Commentary

Southeast Asian artists are in the middle of an unprecedented renaissance. An invisible insurrection, powered by algorithms and imagination. It requires one big catalyst, and that catalyst may just be – wait for it – crypto legislation. I know, this one sounds as riveting as watching grass grow, huh? I...

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

Frank's out. Rohun Vora, the figure who became the face of DeGods, is leaving his role. After three years, he’s passing the reins over to 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce. Fine. People move on. The timing reeks. On that fourth front, Solana sales have increased 101%. At the same time, Ethereum sales...

DeGods' Frank Exit: A Warning Sign for Web3's 'Cult of Personality'?

Frank DeGods is out. Poof. And just like that, one of the most iconic characters of the NFT space has departed. While some are celebrating fresh blood and a new direction for DeGods, I can't help but see this as a flashing neon sign screaming about a problem festering within...

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

Frank DeGods is out. Realistic goals Two pseudonymous figures we’re calling @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce are all the way in. The NFT world holds its breath. Beyond the leadership shuffle, a more profound question looms: can decentralization really finally save NFTs from the very problems that plague them? Beyond that, will...

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

In short, are we just seeing Wild West 2.0, but on Solana blockchain this time? Assets such as HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN soared in the third week of May 2025. Their increase has been astronomical to say the least. But behind the flashy headlines and impressive daily transaction volumes, a...

DeGods' Founder Quits: Is This the End of NFT Hype or a Smart Pivot?

Frank DeGods is out. After three years at the helm of DeGods, Rohun Vora has stepped down, leaving many in the NFT space scratching their heads. 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce are both really at the helm—that’s a part of what has made these communities powerful. Sales are booming on both Solana...

DeGods Founder Steps Down: Is This Web3's Southeast Asia Moment?

Frank DeGods is out. 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce are in. Sales are up. To be frank, who gives a hoot about the inner workings of yet another NFT project. Unless this season of change in leadership is indicative of something much more. Something that could finally unlock the potential of Web3...

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Will It Unleash Southeast Asia's Web3 Potential?

Paul Atkins' call for a crypto policy overhaul at the SEC isn't just about Wall Street. It's about the forgotten voices of Southeast Asia. While the US debates becoming the "crypto capital," a vibrant Web3 revolution is already brewing in the region, and the SEC's actions could either fuel its...