Okay, let's be honest. Like many of you, I’m sure, I did a double take when I first saw Trump and crypto in the same headline. But hear me out. This isn't about politics. It's about progress. This has nothing to do with signaling who signed the infrastructure bill and...
As we know, the digital asset landscape is rapidly evolving. Taken together with recent legislative actions, these are sure to change the landscape for future crypto investments. One more very bad crypto bill now signed into law. This legislation would make landmark reforms to the overall regulatory environment for cryptocurrency...
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and Input Output (IOHK), anticipates Bitcoin reaching $250,000 this year, driven by regulatory changes and the adoption of stablecoins by tech giants. The move came as a surprise from an industry veteran who co-founded Ethereum. He thinks new legislation along with geopolitical reasons will propel...
The promise of blockchain has always been tantalizing: democratized access, frictionless transactions, and a world where finance is truly for everyone. Let’s not kid ourselves, the tangible has frequently disappointed. Today’s launch of Converge, with partners Ethena and Securitize, marks a new inflection point. Will it finally fulfill its original...
Margarita Finance is causing quite the stir with its AI “Bartender,” which promises to take the guesswork out of DeFi investing. The goal? An intuitive, user-friendly introduction to a complicated reality. Picture this—you walk into your favorite local bar. Simply explain to the bartender what you are in the mood...
Both Ethena and Securitize are going into uncharted territory with Converge. The promise? An unmistakable bridge between the chaotic, exhilarating world of DeFi and the buttoned-down, risk-averse world of institutional finance. Are we building a bridge across the fiscal divide, or a highwire act across a fiscal cliff?DeFi's Untamed Wild...
Bitcoin. For years, it’s been the digital gold standard—a safe haven, a store of value. What if Bitcoin could be more? Or better yet, what if it could play an active role in the booming DeFi ecosystem? It would accomplish this all whilst maintaining its core tenets of security and...
Okay, let's be honest. When I first saw the headlines about the "Clean Cloud Act," my gut reaction was probably the same as yours: another regulatory hurdle for crypto. More compliance costs. Less innovation. The more I dug into it, the more I realized this bill, spearheaded by Senators Whitehouse...
The New York State Assembly is taking an important lead by considering Bill A7788. This legislative proposal would allow state agencies to begin accepting cryptocurrency payments. Assemblyman Clyde Vanel was the bill’s primary sponsor to amend the state’s usury laws. This amendment will pave the way for the state to...
New York. The city that never sleeps. The financial capital of the world. And now, potentially, a crypto haven. Assembly Bill A7788, allowing state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, isn't just another piece of legislation – it's a strategic masterstroke. Here's why:1. Tax Revenue Beyond ImaginationThink about it. We always...