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GENIUS Act's Hidden Danger A Crypto Journalist's Warning

GENIUS Act's Hidden Danger A Crypto Journalist's Warning

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As someone who’s spent the past few years wading through the blockchain trenches, sifting signal from noise, let me tell you, the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025" Act – the GENIUS Act – has me deeply concerned. It's not that regulation is inherently bad. This...

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Bybit's Byreal: A Smart Pivot or Desperate Attempt to Recover From $1.4B Loss?

So, Bybit's launching a DEX called Byreal. Built on Solana, it boasts CEX-level liquidity with the transparency of DeFi. Sounds ambitious, especially considering their recent… restructuring. Is this really a phoenix emerging from the rubble of a $1.4 billion security breach? Or just changing the deck chairs on Titanic 2.0?Hybrid...

Bybit's Byreal: Will This Hybrid DEX Finally Unlock DeFi for Southeast Asia?

Southeast Asia. A vibrant tapestry of cultures, a hotbed of entrepreneurial spirit, and a sleeping giant when it comes to DeFi adoption. Why sleeping? Because the truth is that today’s DeFi environment, quite honestly, seems like it was built to keep them out. High gas fees on Ethereum? Crippling. Complex...

7 Ways TradFi Crypto Regulation Crushes Southeast Asia's Web3 Dreams

Together these factors make Southeast Asia a sleeping giant in the Web3 revolution. Imagine an emerging Indonesian artist producing stunning digital imagery. No longer constrained by the whims of the gatekeepers of traditional galleries, they are able to connect directly with a global audience. Animal rights activists, a Filipino farmer...

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

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...

Yupp's $33M Seed: Proof AI & Crypto Can Empower Southeast Asia's Creators

I think of my encounter with one such young Indonesian artist in Yogyakarta a few years ago. Whether they were organic or expressive, her digital creations dazzled, colorful compositions that echoed the spirit of the archipelago. She was struggling. Then the theft began, with manufacturers overseas slapping her work on...

Beyond the Hype: Yupp's $33M Seed & Web3's REAL Regulatory Reckoning

What’s clear is that Yupp’s recent $33 million seed round – led by none other than a16z crypto – is much more than another funding announcement. It’s a really big red flag, a flashing neon sign pointing towards the collision course Web3 is hurtling towards with… well, reality. We’re referring...

UK Crypto Regulation: DeFi's Southeast Asian Revolution is Here

The UK stands at a crossroads. It can either embrace the transformative potential of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and become a global leader, or it can stifle innovation with overly cautious regulations. The stakes are much higher than simply maintaining its position in the global financial landscape. The right regulations can...

FCA's DeFi Gamble: Will UK's Crypto Dream Turn Nightmarish?

The UK also aspires to be a global crypto hub. Sounds great, right? I can't shake this feeling that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)'s approach to DeFi is like playing Jenga with the UK's financial future. Pull the incorrect block, and the entire edifice might come tumbling down. Are they...