The CDU's conversion to crypto evangelism? To be clear, it’s enough to make a seasoned conservative like myself go from furrowing his brow to full-on skeptical eyebrows, if not both. Only a few months ago were they singing this alternative melody, one that called for short leashes and outright prohibitions....
Well, Congress just repealed a problematic crypto tax regulation. The knee-jerk reaction? Outrage. The headlines have been screaming about a $4.5 billion revenue loss over the next ten years. Accusations fly about pandering to the wealthy. But hey, let’s hit the brakes for a moment. What if this isn’t merely...
For too long, Germany has been constrained by regulatory dogmas when it comes to crypto. The CDU’s erstwhile hardline approach was like seeing a once-great artist being compelled to create with his non-dominant hand. Innovation was stifled, potential wasted and the promise of a decentralized future pretty much extinguished by...
Are you fed up feeling like your hard-earned dollars are being eroded by inflation? Does it seem like central bankers are running your life? You might feel like their decisions are far removed and out of touch with your day-to-day life. I get it. I feel it too. They always...
The CyberKongz saga is finally over. The SEC has now formally wrapped up its nearly two year investigation, and honestly, it’s about fucking time. This isn't just a win for one NFT project; it's a flashing neon sign screaming, "Gensler's reign of terror is finally over!"Let's be clear: this investigation...
The promise of crypto – freedom, decentralization, and a new financial dawn – doesn’t it all seem wonderful? Before you enter this journey into the wide world of virtual reality, take a breath. Just imagine the unintended tsunami it would create on the existing global financial order. I'm not saying...
So, on its face, the news that the SEC has closed its two-year investigation into CyberKongz is a huge win for Web3. Don’t be fooled. This is a blatant red flag. It underscores the SEC’s dangerously naive approach to this rapidly evolving space and raises alarm bells about the harm...
Picture this: Donald Trump diving headfirst into Web3 with his own Monopoly-themed game and the $TRUMP memecoin…On one hand, it’s genius-level brand expansion. On the other hand, it’s a recipe for brand disaster. Let’s face it, the guy is about as good at stealing headlines as he is at playing...
The entire narrative around the implementation of CBDCs has been meticulously staged. As their proponents assure us, these things are the future of finance, delivering efficiency, financial inclusion, and, importantly, a lighter environmental footprint. Well, I’m here to give you the real story on this “green” pledge. That’s either disingenuous...
While the hype around Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) is at a frenzy level, every tech summit, every stealth meeting in Sand Hill Road cafes… it’s CBDC, CBDC, CBDC. Are we truly grasping the implications? Have we been led down a gaudy path by the glimmering green promise of "green...