Tag: regulations

BlackRock and SEC Discuss Crypto Regulations, Tokenization, and Staking

BlackRock and SEC Discuss Crypto Regulations, Tokenization, and Staking

• Regulation

BlackRock, the asset management giant overseeing over $11 trillion, recently engaged with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss critical aspects of cryptocurrency market regulation. Priorities discussed at the meeting - Crypto staking - The tokenization of assets - Exchange-traded product (ETP) approval standards This further highlights BlackRock’s...

HODL Summit Hype: Is Dubai's Crypto Party Ignoring Regulatory Realities?

HODL Summit Hype: Is Dubai's Crypto Party Ignoring Regulatory Realities?

• Commentary

Dubai in May. Sun, sand, and… stablecoins? It’s time for the 30th HODL Summit, where we’ll get a preview of the future of DeFi, tokenization, and AI-powered blockchains. Like a swarm of colorful butterflies, five thousand leaders, innovators, and investors will fly into Madinat Jumeirah. But while the champagne might...

Illinois Crypto Regulations Could Burden Local Businesses

Illinois Crypto Regulations Could Burden Local Businesses

• Regulation

Chicago-based crypto companies would have a much harder time operating if Senate Bill 1797 and House Bill 742 were to become law. These bills would be major steps in protecting consumers and regulating the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry in Illinois. Critics further contend that the regulations would be overly expansive. They...

UK Crypto Rules Incoming: FCA Seeks Your Input!

UK Crypto Rules Incoming: FCA Seeks Your Input!

• Facts

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently consulting with the public so as to inform their future regulation of cryptoasset trading platforms. This is a crucial opportunity for individuals and businesses involved in the crypto space to shape the regulatory landscape and influence how these innovative technologies are governed...

MiCA's Crypto Clampdown Crushes Dreams of SEA Artists & Users

MiCA's Crypto Clampdown Crushes Dreams of SEA Artists & Users

• Commentary

MiCA. The very name of it is a return to the bureaucratic nightmare. For artists and everyday users in Southeast Asia, that’s what it risks becoming—precisely because it has been so successful. Meanwhile, the EU is busy patting itself on the back for “regulating crypto.” In doing so, it is...

SEC Caves? What Balina's Win Means for Crypto Creators in Southeast Asia

SEC Caves? What Balina's Win Means for Crypto Creators in Southeast Asia

• Commentary

Now picture Anya, a young Balinese artist, diligently creating unique digital batik NFTs, dreaming of connecting her rich culture with a global audience. Web3 provides her with that opportunity, skipping the gatekeepers of conventional art galleries and connecting directly with a worldwide audience. Anya and many others like her all...

FIFA's Ethereum Leap: Genius Move or Regulatory Nightmare?

FIFA's Ethereum Leap: Genius Move or Regulatory Nightmare?

• Commentary

FIFA's decision to ditch Algorand for an Ethereum-compatible blockchain is more than just a tech upgrade. It's a high-stakes gamble with potentially seismic regulatory implications. We must dig deeper and challenge ourselves to confront whether FIFA is truly leading the way in its financial future. Or, are they instead gambling...

UK Crypto Regs: 3 Ways It Can Empower Southeast Asian Artists

UK Crypto Regs: 3 Ways It Can Empower Southeast Asian Artists

• Commentary

The UK’s push to crack down on crypto, hand-in-hand with the US, may feel far removed from Southeast Asian creators. Don't be fooled. It’s underpinned by the notion that this isn’t just about London boardrooms; it shouldn’t just empower creatives in our backyards, but those in emerging markets.Think of it...

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...