Tag: safety

UK Crypto Regs: Innovation vs. Safety - Can They Coexist?

UK Crypto Regs: Innovation vs. Safety - Can They Coexist?

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The UK is walking a high wire act. It tries to promote crypto innovation, while protecting its financial system and consumers from it. Marcin Kowalczyk, a blockchain regulatory analyst, examines the UK's approach to regulating crypto assets, highlighting the inherent conflicts and providing insights for businesses navigating this evolving landscape....

OneKey Boosts Security: Thanks to BitsLab's Web3SecuringPlan!

OneKey Boosts Security: Thanks to BitsLab's Web3SecuringPlan!

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In the go-go space of Web3, security is the ultimate flex. As of the beginning of 2024, almost $3 billion has been lost to hackers and exploits so far. It’s extremely important for all projects to do everything possible to protect their users and assets. OneKey, maker of secure but...

Regulatory Tsunami? 6 Crypto Gems Offering DeFi Safety Nets

Regulatory Tsunami? 6 Crypto Gems Offering DeFi Safety Nets

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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...

Mint & Noves Foresight: The Safety Net Web3 Desperately Needs

Mint & Noves Foresight: The Safety Net Web3 Desperately Needs

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Web3. It sold the idea of a decentralized utopia, a world liberated from the gatekeepers of old-school finance. If we’re honest, it’s more like a blindfolded walk through a minefield. Heavy jargon and convoluted, dense code can scare away future users. At the same time, the overwhelming threat of scams...

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...

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...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....