Is Hong Kong really on the verge of choking the goose that might lay golden eggs to restore its economic vitality? And yet, that’s the question echoing in my head after learning that this was their approach with their new crypto tracking tool. While the Customs and Excise Department paints...
Nigeria, a nation ranking second globally in cryptocurrency adoption, faces a pivotal moment as its new Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 misclassifies Bitcoin as a security. This decision comes at a time of unprecedented cryptocurrency movements. Between July 2023 and June 2024, the nation experienced a staggering $125 billion...
I'm hearing a lot of doom and gloom out there, even as ETH breaks the $2,800 mark heading North. I get it. The crypto market is so volatile, it just feels responsible to protect your downside. Honestly, this new wave of short RR and bear diagonal spreads on Deribit? It's...
Okay, let's talk about Ethereum. You're seeing the headlines: ETH struggling at $2.8K, increased downside protection, bearish strategies gaining traction. The bears are circling, right? Wrong. This shouldn’t be a reason to panic, this should be an invitation. A golden one, in fact.Bearish Bets Signal Market Maturity?Think about it. A...
U.S. crypto regulation is at a critical juncture as Parliamentarians continue to consider stablecoin legislation. Lawmakers are grappling with the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring investor protection in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. Looking ahead, recent conversations have shone a light on the bipartisan willingness to develop transparent...
The United States has been a contentious ground zero for the future of cryptocurrency regulation. The digital asset market is moving at warp speed. Yet this pace of change has rendered the need for clear and comprehensive rules more pressing than ever. Fortunately, two big pieces of legislation are still...
Okay, let's talk crypto regulation. You’re reading the headlines – “landmark bills,” “investor protection,” “clarity for the industry.” Sounds good, right? Maybe. But I've got a nagging feeling that this is a classic case of unintended consequences, and frankly, I think we're being played. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act...
As you are probably beginning to see, the cryptocurrency world can be deeply engrossed in price charts and ruby red speculative forecasts. Price alone can be a false friend. As Salim Ismail once said, "Just as you can't judge a book by its cover, you can't determine the true value...
William Mougayar, a titan in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, left an indelible mark on the world. As a CoinDesk columnist, Mougiyar provided in-depth analysis and commentary on the rapidly changing digital world. His work extended far past the field of journalism. He wrote The Business Blockchain, an influential book...
The winds are indeed changing in Washington. For those of us who have faith in the transformative power of decentralized finance, this shift seems like a shot of clean air. Paul Atkins is leading a re-examination of the SEC’s approach to DeFi. This move isn’t merely a positive policy win,...
