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5 Reasons Why Crypto's Q3 Rebound is a Gen Z Game Changer

5 Reasons Why Crypto's Q3 Rebound is a Gen Z Game Changer

Just last week I talked with Maya, a smart 23-year-old that is suffocating under student loan debt as she works a dead-end job. She was pissed that she was stuck, that the larger traditional financial world felt like it was stacked up against her generation. Maya's story isn't unique. That’s...

EURC Surge: A Win for Global Equity or Just Another Crypto Bubble?

EURC Surge: A Win for Global Equity or Just Another Crypto Bubble?

Indeed, the EURC explosion seems like a true breakthrough in democratizing finance. Or are we just seeing another crypto oasis flickering in the distance? Let's be real. The numbers are impressive. A 43% jump in 30 days? EURC becoming the dominant euro-backed stablecoin? That's not chump change. But before we...

Congress Just Gave Billionaires a $4 Billion Tax Break. Seriously?

Congress Just Gave Billionaires a $4 Billion Tax Break. Seriously?

Let's be blunt: Congress just handed a massive gift to the wealthiest among us, and you're going to be footing the bill. They repealed a rule that mandated cryptocurrency exchanges report transactions to the IRS. In doing so, they laid the groundwork for giving the ultra-wealthy a $4 billion tax...

Germany's Crypto U-Turn A Risky Gamble Or Genius Economic Play?

Germany's Crypto U-Turn A Risky Gamble Or Genius Economic Play?

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....

Crypto Tax U-Turn Innovation Wins, Not Just the Rich

Crypto Tax U-Turn Innovation Wins, Not Just the Rich

Well, Congress just repealed a problematic crypto tax regulation.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...

Germany's Crypto Awakening: Finally Freeing Bitcoin From Red Tape?

Germany's Crypto Awakening: Finally Freeing Bitcoin From Red Tape?

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...

This is How Crypto Can Liberate Us From Central Bank Control

This is How Crypto Can Liberate Us From Central Bank Control

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...

SEC Caves to Crypto? CyberKongz Case Exposes Gensler's Overreach

SEC Caves to Crypto? CyberKongz Case Exposes Gensler's Overreach

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...

5 Reasons Crypto's 'Freedom' Could Shatter Global Financial Order

5 Reasons Crypto's 'Freedom' Could Shatter Global Financial Order

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...

CyberKongz Escape Exposes SEC's Web3 Blind Spot, Where's the Protection?

CyberKongz Escape Exposes SEC's Web3 Blind Spot, Where's the Protection?

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...