The US House just wrapped up more hearings on digital assets – "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets." We've heard the usual arguments – Republicans pushing for legislation, complaints about the SEC's heavy-handed past. Unquestionably, confusion is the order of the day in the US crypto regulatory space....
The US House hearings on digital assets painted a picture of Republicans pushing for innovation and regulatory clarity, while Democrats voiced concerns about consumer protection. Amidst the talk of blockchain in agriculture and the SEC's supposed overreach, a critical question remains: Who really benefits from this brave new world of...
The 60-day pause in the multi-state lawsuit against the SEC is more than that. It stands to be a launchpad for bottom-up, African-led innovation in the crypto space. Large, coastal US states are winning the fight against regulatory overreach. African countries hold greater agency than ever before to define their...
Has Binance, having just settled with the US DOJ, become the global crypto regulations’ de facto architect? It’s an important question to consider. Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance, is helping countries like Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan figure out how to construct their crypto frameworks, though he does have a...
Africa stands at a crossroads. Decentralized finance (DeFi) dazzles with many glitz and glamour. It provides financial inclusion for the unbanked, lower remittance costs, as well as innovative new investment opportunities. It’s tempting. Unfortunately, Trump’s recent decision to revoke the IRS rule has broadened the definition of a broker to...
Decentralized Finance. It vowed to break down the walls of old-fashioned banking. Such a change would unleash people-power and creativity, igniting a new wave of innovation and creativity not experienced since the early days of the internet. The IRS’s effort to shove square peg DeFi into round hole broker rules...
Binance's $4.3 billion slap on the wrist. Seems excessive, right? Maybe. Let's consider something unexpected: Could this seemingly negative event actually be paving the way for a more stable and trustworthy crypto future? I’m here to tell you that I think it’s worth it. Here’s why, rooted in conservation’s core...
Michael Saylor is still here, and he’s still preaching the Bitcoin gospel. His “Buy the Future” mantra rings out across X, along with an AI-generated image of his high-minded self—naturally! Everyone’s listening, but what does it really mean for the left-behind places on the map. Or are we just about...
Michael Saylor. Bitcoin maximalist. That’s the label he wears, a badge of honor in today’s digital gold rush. He urges us to “Buy the Future,” with a barrage of motion graphics, including AI-generated dystopian imagery and stylized Bitcoin logos, all across X, formerly known as Twitter. Bitcoin shot up to...
It's 2025. Crypto is everywhere. Grandmas are yield farming, your barista accepts Bitcoin Lightning, and your government is probably trying to figure out how to tax it all. With all of this adoption, it seems like the discussion around security has changed but it hasn’t. Gemini Exchange Though Gemini Exchange...