Tag: financial regulation

Crypto vs. Tariffs: Can Decentralized Markets Survive Trade Wars?

Crypto vs. Tariffs: Can Decentralized Markets Survive Trade Wars?

Cryptocurrency is often critiqued for its volatility, and for good reason. Unfortunately, further complicating things are rising global trade wars, which are adding a new, extremely complicated layer. With tariffs designed to protect domestic industries all the rage these days, they’re upending international finance as well. The effect on decentralized...

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...

Crypto Strategic Reserve Proposed Amidst Industry Debates

Crypto Strategic Reserve Proposed Amidst Industry Debates

The concept of a Crypto Strategic Reserve is gaining traction in the United States, with discussions revolving around its potential composition, purpose, and funding. This reserve is composed of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano. Second, it hopes to assume a strategic...

Scott's Crypto Bill: A Trojan Horse for Wall Street's Digital Domination

Scott's Crypto Bill: A Trojan Horse for Wall Street's Digital Domination

That is why Senator Tim Scott’s self-congratulatory lap around the track after 100 days as Banking Committee chair feels… well, pretty darn premature. He's touting the GENIUS Act and the FIRM Act as wins for crypto innovation, but let's be real: this isn't about empowering the little guy. It's about...

Ripple's SEC Deal: A Win for Free Markets or Regulatory Capture?

Ripple's SEC Deal: A Win for Free Markets or Regulatory Capture?

The news is buzzing: Ripple and the SEC are this close to a settlement. A lowered stack of chips, an end to the appeals – it was all sounding like a win, right? A huge win for the little guy against the regulatory behemoth. Before we uncork the champagne, let's...