Let's be blunt. NFTs aside, Trump’s newfound love for crypto, especially the prospect of a Trump-branded stablecoin, stinks of crypto opportunism. Remember when he called Bitcoin "thin air"? Now, suddenly, he's a crypto champion? This isn't about a genuine belief in the technology; it's about tapping into a new vein...
The Web3 gold rush is on—and everybody’s slipping on their virtual reality headsets and scrambling to find their fortune. Switzerland, Singapore, the UAE – these are the poster children of the Global Web3 Index, praised for their innovation-friendly ecosystems. Are we so focused on the promise that we’re missing the...
The SEC’s reign of terror on the crypto industry in general, led by its new chair, is shaking DeFI to its core. The ideal is to protect investors, of course. I actually think this major crackdown might deeply and permanently kill global DeFi innovation, despite the best intentions. We’re arguing...
The world of cryptocurrency is used to dramatic volatility, but these days it’s not just prices taking center stage. Since the start of 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made some big moves that indicate a new regulatory partnership with crypto firms. This is a major departure from...
The DeFi world is bracing for impact. We're not talking about a market correction. It's a potential regulatory tsunami gathering force on the horizon. As governments around the globe ramp up their repression of innovation, a few of the proposed rules could either directly or indirectly undermine a lot of...
Let's be honest, when you hear "SEC crypto regulation," your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists thriving. Or, as is more likely, it’s a tidal wave of compliance headaches and innovation quashed. Or, what if I told you that just a well-defined regulatory regime from the SEC might free...
Nike’s being sued for suddenly shutting down RTFKT? Alright, on the surface, this is nothing new—another company trying to navigate the often-volatile space of NFTs. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find an invitation revealed under a flashing neon sign. This signal underscores the real Wild West nature of Web3...
We're at a crossroads. India, a nation rightfully proud of its Digital India initiative and the transformative power of UPI, now stares down a very different kind of digital revolution: cryptocurrency and Web3. However, rather than welcoming this moment with jubilation, the vibe is… trepidatious. Is this caution warranted, or...
The Indian government’s ambitious Digital India initiative, launched in 2015, has not produced desired results. Its vision is to make the country digitally empowered in all the aspects of the economy. Nevertheless, India still has more than 15 million cryptocurrency holders—second only to the United States. Furthermore, the country’s dynamic...
Now, one of the most influential players in finance—Nasdaq—is jumping into the fray on smart cryptocurrency regulation. They’re pushing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish straightforward guidelines governing the fast-growing digital asset space. Nasdaq responded with a 23-page letter to the SEC’s new crypto task force. In...
