Let's be blunt. The financial system that we’ve inherited is cumbersome, costly, and quite frankly, inequitable. For everyone else, it’s a gilded cage for the wealthy and a confusing maze of fees and restrictions. A seismic shift is coming. By 2030, I predict crypto finance, specifically DeFi, will not just...
The ZKsync hack. It might be tempting to chalk it up as merely another crypto debacle, another technical crack in the matrix. That’s letting them off the hook. Looting over 111 million ZK tokens ($5 million) is a stark abdication of responsibility. As a reminder, this incidence is based on...
Because in many ways, DeFi — if we’re being frank here — has been a bit intimidating. Similar to an exclusive, members-only club with a confusing dress code and even more confusing cover charge. But what if I told you that’s about to change. Huma Finance 2.0 just dropped, and...
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...
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...
The global financial system is in the midst of radical upheaval— increasingly merging centralized (or classic) finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi) realms. Executives are departing from legacy TradFi players such as Mastercard. To Compound, Aave and other smart new DeFi developments, underscoring the foundational change in the sector. This...
The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a catalyst for exciting possibilities. Large legal and practical hurdles exist, most critically when it comes to data integrity. AI agents acting in DeFi require trustworthy and tamper-proof information to execute intelligent actions. It is this data that enables...
The dynamic and rapidly evolving world of crypto is at an important inflection point. As digital assets have become more mainstream, governments across the globe are still trying to find ways to regulate them properly. The real issue at stake here is whether these regulations will promote innovation or limit...