Vietnam has taken a significant step towards the legitimization of digital and crypto assets with new legislation. The law gives the Vietnamese government leverage to develop tailored regulatory circumstances. This means enforcing anti-money laundering controls and creating cybersecurity standards on par with international guidelines. This move aims to improve Vietnam's...
Vietnam’s all-in approach to the crypto game with its new Digital Technology Industry Law. Is this the right kind of leap of faith or a dangerous stumble into a regulatory minefield? Will it really unleash the economy’s productive potential, or will it finally, regrettably, kick open the door to money...
The year is 2030. Now imagine a future where decentralized finance (DeFi) is the preferred, mainstream method for conducting financial transactions. It slowly but radically changes the structure of our day-to-day financial lives. Smart contracts automate supply chains, cutting out middlemen and boosting efficiency. DAOs govern communities with unprecedented transparency....
We all know that the world of cryptocurrency is moving at breakneck pace. In the process, regulators have a hard time trying to keep pace with its innovative and creative spirit. A significant reason for this gap lies in the composition of regulatory bodies: they are often dominated by legal...
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...
So, Trump's got crypto. Millions, apparently. Millions. And NFTs. Who saw that coming? Well, maybe some did. Regardless of your stance on the man, his digital asset dabbling throws a spotlight on something we can no longer ignore: the Wild West nature of cryptocurrency and the urgent need for responsible...
The name captures the spirit of innovative thinking and exciting possibility. It’s really a Trojan horse concealing all the things it claims to protect us from. We're talking about stablecoins, those digital currencies pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar, designed to be the calm in crypto's often turbulent seas....
The Senate has recently advanced the Guiding Uniform and Innovative Stablecoins Payments Act (GENIUS Act), signaling a significant step towards regulating the rapidly growing $238 billion stablecoin market. This important bipartisan bill is intended to provide a bright-line regulatory framework for the entities that will be issuing these digital currencies....
Donald Trump, never one to follow tradition, has made a HUGE crypto debut. Whether you love him or hate him, if President Trump participates—ideas and all—this has the potential to dramatically change the financial landscape. Many would answer yes—and that’s a problem. Let's dive in.Mainstream Crypto: Finally Here?Trump's name carries...
The UK is at a crossroads. No, we’re not referring to any coordinated campaign by the crypto industry itself, though that would certainly be ironic. The government’s ambition for the UK to be the global crypto-asset hub is laudable. As is often the case, the devil is in the details....
