The SEC is increasing its enforcement in the crypto industry. At the same time, they are framing this move as a noble crusade to save the average investor—like you and me—from harm. I'm not so sure. Call me cynical, but something smells fishy. So is this for real — an...
The whispers are growing louder. Crypto regulation is coming. Who is it really for? Who will it hurt? We’re starting to see headlines like “SEC joins forces with top hedge fund managers” and “SEC takes aim with new targeted enforcement at fraud." Are these protections truly designed for the fast-growing...
Doesn’t the NFT landscape seem like the Wild West these days? Fortunes are being created (and erased) on the daily, driven by speculation and dreams of a coming decentralized utopia. Yet behind the facade of CGI monkeys and virtual pets is a regulatory disaster area poised to blow up at...
Decentralized finance still carries the hope of a new kind of financial system made by the people, for the people. Unfortunately, this vision has recently come under a stealthy and pernicious attack. Now picture the little DeFi project, the pet creation of a handful of idealistic and bright developers, hoping...
XYO is making waves, no doubt. Their vision of trustless, verifiable, data validation — particularly when it comes to the real world — is exciting. They're practically OGs in the DePIN space. Let’s not kid ourselves, this isn’t only about the shiny new tech. It’s about upending the status quo,...
Zone’s vision of a “regulated Ethereum” isn’t progress, it’s a gilded cage. It’s evermore a Trojan horse promising security whilst smuggling in the very forces that Ethereum was created to fight against. We're not talking about simple compliance here. We're talking about embedding the state directly into the code, and...
The European Central Bank (ECB) has long waved a red flag. EURECA’s members are deeply concerned that the expanding US crypto industry may undermine the financial stability of the European Union (EU). The ECB cautions that, like in the U.S. recently, this could create a “contagion” effect. Continuing to shore...
In this case, the European Central Bank (ECB) is calling for a reconsideration of the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This regulatory framework directly regulates the use of cryptocurrency in Europe. This request would come just months after the adoption of MiCA. This is largely motivated by fears that...
The European Central Bank is having a crypto cold sweat. They’re especially concerned, though, with how a more crypto-friendly US might shift the playing field. Their mania is spurred by the prospect of a Trumpian revival and by the growing competition posed by dollar-backed stablecoins. Their proposed solution? A last-minute...
The ever-shifting landscape of blockchain technology is rewriting the rules of finance, governance, and digital assets. One of the most exciting new ideas is regulated blockchains. Leader projects such as Zone are pioneering the way. Zone aims to bridge the gap between IF and the decentralized world. It fulfills this...
