The winds of change are blowing through Washington, and they smell a little like digital currency. Needless to say, all eyes in the crypto world are glued to Vice President Vance’s landing scheduled at the Bitcoin 2025 conference. Why? That’s because this isn’t your average politician glad-handing a crowd. This...
U.S. banking regulators have recently eased restrictions on banks' involvement with digital assets, signaling a potential shift in the regulatory landscape. This move allows banks to engage with crypto assets and related activities without seeking prior approval, provided they manage risks effectively and comply with existing regulations. The Federal Deposit...
This time, the firm is riding on a stablecoin specifically designed for… payouts? You’d think after the spectacular flameout of Diem, aka Libra, they’d turn in another direction. Instead, they appear more focused on the status quo of cat videos and targeted ads. No, they're doubling down. It’s enough to...
The news broke: Trump, the Trump, is linked to a $2 billion stablecoin project. My first response? Shock and crushing disappointment. It's like watching a reality TV show where the plot twists are so outrageous, you can’t help but keep watching, even though you know it's probably going to end...
The crypto world is ablaze. Former President Donald Trump’s recent foray into the world of meme coins might be a bit controversial. It casts a long shadow of doubt over corruption, ethics, and the future of sustainable stablecoin regulation. The fight is over the introduction of the so-called “End Crypto...
The recent drama surrounding Donald Trump's alleged involvement with a $2 billion stablecoin project linked to Binance and funded by Dubai-based capital isn't just another headline grabbing crypto story. This brings to light three crucial shortcomings in our current stablecoin regulatory framework. If we allow these concerns to fester, we...
The SEC’s new enforcement priority against crypto custody for institutions is sounding the alarm. The narrative emphasizes the need to protect investors. Yet, the reality shows a regulatory overreach that threatens to snuff out innovation in its cradle. We’re not speaking about a little course correction; this is a possible...
Mantle on Coinbase's roadmap. Big deal, right? Just another token seeking an international donor ex-boyfriend funding stream. But scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll find something much more promising and important. This isn’t merely focused on Mantle. It’s not so much about the specific case, but the crypto industry as...
The ink has hardly dried on the legislation, and already the champagne corks are popping in the DeFi universe. As a compromise, Congress did roll back the new digital asset reporting obligations for many DeFi brokers. Yet this move is being heralded as a breakthrough, a spark for innovation. If...
The DraftKings settlement. $10 million. Reignmakers NFTs. These words may seem like something out of a tech-y, Silicon Valley corner of the internet, but get prepped to be surprised. This is not only the death knell for digital sports cards, but a clear, flashing red light for the entire crypto...
