Tag: recession

Crypto & Recession: What the Feds, Tariffs & Rates Mean For You

Crypto & Recession: What the Feds, Tariffs & Rates Mean For You

• Facts

With markets changing, crypto investors have their work cut out for them. To do it, they have to face a challenging trifecta of Federal Reserve policy, fluctuating tariffs, and shifting crypto regulations. A U.S. recession does not seem far away. What matters most is getting a grasp on how these...

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

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

• Commentary

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,...

Navigating Economic Storms: Crypto's Role Amidst Recession Fears and Regulatory Shifts

Navigating Economic Storms: Crypto's Role Amidst Recession Fears and Regulatory Shifts

• Regulation

Meanwhile, economic uncertainty continues to hang over the economic market. Investors are grappling with both recession concerns and the fast-evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies. In April 2025, even the suggestion of renewed Trump-era tariffs sent markets into a tailspin, underscoring the fragility of investor confidence. This unease highlights the need...

Crypto's Recession Lifeline: How Southeast Asia Can Lead the Way

Crypto's Recession Lifeline: How Southeast Asia Can Lead the Way

• Commentary

A U.S. recession looming? The headlines scream fear, and rightfully so. What if I told you this potential downturn could be the catalyst for something truly transformative, particularly in Southeast Asia? Forget the doomsaying for a moment. Opportunity is knocking for Southeast Asia. This region has the potential not only...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

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...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

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...