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Is Moscow's Bitcoin Index a Trojan Horse for Crypto Regulation?

Is Moscow's Bitcoin Index a Trojan Horse for Crypto Regulation?

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The MOEX, formally the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange, recently introduced a Bitcoin index. So what? It’s too easy to dismiss this as just another example of a nation-state testing the waters of the crypto world. Look closer. Is this truly a better embrace of digital assets, or just the much...

Moscow's Bitcoin Index: A Gateway for Southeast Asian Crypto Artists?

Moscow's Bitcoin Index: A Gateway for Southeast Asian Crypto Artists?

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Is Moscow the new unexpected partner in crime for Southeast Asian crypto artists? Sounds crazy, right? But hear me out. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) launching a Bitcoin index might seem like a purely Russian affair, a step towards legitimizing crypto within its own borders. However, if you scratch beneath the...

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5 Ways UK Crypto Regulation Can Empower Southeast Asian Artists

Let's face it, when we hear about UK crypto regulation, Southeast Asian artists probably aren't the first thing that springs to mind. That's precisely where the opportunity lies. Creating out-of-the-box connections is essential. Smart regulation in one corner of the globe can send a positive ripple effect around the world,...

The UK's Crypto Gamble - Will Regulation Stifle DeFi Innovation?

The UK, which was at first cautious, is now running full tilt into a crypto regulatory framework. Yet, is this embrace one of a warm hug or a suffocating grip? Are we about to witness the unintended consequence of good intentions: the death of DeFi innovation on British soil?Chasing Stability,...

Will Tron's Public Debut Empower Southeast Asian Artists?

The news is out: Tron is going public. A reverse merger with SRM Entertainment. Tron, Inc. is born. A digital asset treasury built on TRX. Eric Trump potentially joining the team. Why does all this matter to a downtrodden street artist in a provincial town in Vietnam? Or an emerging...

Justin Sun's Risky Game: Is Tron's Public Debut a Red Flag?

Here's the thing: Justin Sun's history isn't exactly a spotless record of regulatory compliance. When I first heard that Tron was going public through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, skepticism was my initial reaction. This excitement didn’t so much as flicker in my mind. And frankly, yours should be...

AI Pulse's GDePIN A Real DeFi Revolution Or Just More Hype?

The hype train for anything “decentralized” is in top form and the AI space is certainly not immune. AI Pulse’s GDePIN, which offers to democratize GPU compute power, looks incredible on paper. An interoperable, democratic, AI-native web-based platform to share, lease or buy compute? Smells like a solution to the...

GDePIN's GDPR Compliance: A Game Changer or Just Lip Service for Europe?

GDePIN.Global Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network. Sounds impressive, right? AI Pulse, the company behind it, promises a revolution: democratized GPU compute power, solving the AI crunch, all while being GDPR compliant. In an era of tempting tech panaceas, especially when Europe is in the title, should we take this at face...

GDePIN: Will AI Pulse Finally Decentralize Power From Big Tech?

We’ve all seen it. The hype-filled articles proclaiming AI’s world-changing capabilities, the glitzy demonstrations of generative models suddenly creating art and computer code. But beneath the surface, a more troubling reality simmers: the centralization of AI compute power in the hands of a select few mega-corporations. Thus, they control the...

GDePIN: Will AI Pulse Empower SEA Artists?

The AI revolution is happening now, and who has a seat at the table? As Silicon Valley titans guard GPU resources, an exciting new initiative—known as GDePIN, from AI Pulse—aims to democratize access. But will it really open up new opportunities for artists from Southeast Asia? Or is this another...