Crypto Rules Back in Focus

A recent U.S. House hearing has reignited hope for crypto regulation in 2024, with lawmakers and industry leaders pushing for clear legal frameworks.
DOJ Disbands Crypto Enforcement Unit Amid Regulatory Shift

In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), signaling a move toward a more lenient regulatory approach to digital assets. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, “The Department of Justice is not a digital assets regulator,” emphasising the administration’s intent to reduce regulatory burdens on the cryptocurrency industry
Bitcoin’s Rally Pauses Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions; Yuan Depreciation May Signal Future Gains

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a temporary surge to $80,000 before retracting to $76,500, stabilizing just below $78,000. This 1.2% decline over the past 24 hours mirrors broader market trends, with Ether (ETH) dropping nearly 4% to below $1,500. The CoinDesk 20 index, representing the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization (excluding stablecoins, memecoins, and exchange tokens), […]
The growth of blockchain technology and its impact on social and financial inclusion

Social and financial inclusion isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a lifeline for over a billion people shut out of traditional systems. Blockchain and Web3 have the tools to change that. From giving the unbanked access to digital wallets, to enabling transparent aid distribution and decentralised identity, these technologies offer more than decentralisation—they offer dignity. Yet in […]
Hong Kong Authorizes Staking Services for Crypto Firms and ETFs

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced new guidance that allows licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to provide staking services. Under these updated measures, VATPs offering staking and associated DeFi-like yields must follow strict rules to protect client assets and ensure transparent operations. The move reflects the SFC’s […]
Ethereum Rolls Out Instant Finality Roadmap

Ethereum has endured a rocky first quarter in 2025, with Ether seeing its worst performance in seven years. Yet, the platform’s developers continue to push forward. Founder Vitalik Buterin recently introduced a roadmap aimed at solving Ethereum’s biggest challenges—chief among them, scalability and finality. While some skeptics praise competing platforms like Solana, Ethereum remains the […]
How Web3 Gaming Lost Its Way—And Why It Needs to Get Fun Again

Traditional gaming is struggling, with high-profile studios and publishers downsizing in 2024. Rising development costs, a stale approach to innovation, and over-reliance on blockbuster budgets have pushed the industry toward a breaking point. Web3 gaming was supposed to be the saving grace—a decentralized model empowering both developers and players while offering new funding and ownership […]
Bitcoin Gains Strategic Appeal Amid Tariff Tensions

Bitcoin’s role as a neutral, resilient asset is under fresh spotlight after the U.S. imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on 180 countries, reigniting trade disputes worldwide. VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets, Matthew Sigel, suggests this environment amplifies Bitcoin’s strategic allure, especially if Federal Reserve policies become more dovish to cushion the slowdown. Tariffs and Bitcoin’s Response […]