Now meet Ama, a dynamic small business owner from Accra, Ghana. She started using crypto to get paid by her European clients for her handmade jewelry. It’s quicker and less expensive than standard international money transfers. By eliminating expensive bank fees, she’s able to chip the savings right back into...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced steps to sharpen its own cryptocurrency enforcement. Specifically, they are prioritizing protecting investors and addressing regulatory ambiguity. The new strategy emphasizes prosecuting criminal activity within the digital asset space while deferring to regulatory bodies for compliance oversight. Taken together, these recent moves represent...
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 SEC’s shadow indeed looms large over the NFT space, and to be honest with you, it’s a good thing! We need investor protection. Nobody wants another crypto-style ICO boom, where projects disappeared overnight with investors’ cash. Rug pulls, wash trading to inflate prices artificially. A lack of transparency in...
