The SEC's apparent U-turn on crypto regulation is being hailed by many as a victory for innovation and a sign of the US embracing the future of finance. Who exactly is this victory for? The voices that are being drowned out by all this celebratory hoopla? In our haste to...
Crypto. The term in and of itself immediately brings to mind thoughts of overnight billionaires, virtual reality, the financial industry’s fourth industrial revolution. In recent times it’s come to be associated with scams, rug pulls, and life-altering losses for average investors. We’re at a crossroads. The potential of decentralized finance...
Stablecoins. The name alone beckons visions of stability amidst the turmoil of the crypto space. But perhaps they are not the financial liberator Africa needs, but rather just another gilded cage. Here's the uncomfortable truth: the answer isn't a simple yes or no. It's a question that demands we confront...
Pakistan. It’s a country we know primarily through the lens of headlines regarding hyperinflation and political crisis. What if I told you that this same country might be at the gateway of a crypto renaissance? You might scoff. If so, you’re not alone in viewing it as another short-lived flash...
We've all seen it before. So the hype machine goes into overdrive, claiming unimaginable returns. Instead, very frequently it yanks the rug out from under investors, leaving them holding nothing but empty bags. Today the crypto space is littered with the carcasses of dream-shattered meme coins. These coins over-promised and...
The air in Seoul is crackling with energy and excitement, and not just because of the cherry blossoms. The first-ever MANTRA RWA Summit starts on April 14, 2025. This isn’t your typical crypto event — this could be the most transformative opportunity for the whole industry. Put aside all the...
Let’s face it though — sometimes, getting started with DeFi is like learning to read in Egyptian hieroglyphics while you juggle chainsaws on fire. Complex tokenomics, intimidating interfaces, and the constant fear of rug pulls – it's enough to make anyone run back to the perceived safety of traditional finance....
The whispers have become a roar. The skepticism is fading, replaced by something far more powerful: action. Vince Dowdle's leap from Mastercard to Frax Finance isn't just a career change; it's a seismic shift signaling a fundamental change in the financial landscape. This isn't just about one guy leaving a...
Let’s face it, we’ve each experienced the pain of those excessive bank charges, particularly for remitting money overseas. It feels as if they’re punishing you for just wanting to send money to family members overseas or do legal business transactions. Now picture a world where those costly fees are just...
The lacquer of respectability can be a strong song of the siren. DeFi, after years of living on the margins, is now more attracted to its siren call than ever. Former Mastercard executive Vince Dowdle installed as CEO in early 2020 CoinDesk Vince Dowdle frax finance This new decentralized stablecoin...
