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Blockcast 72 | Licensed to Shill V: GENIUS & CLARITY Act - Policy, Governance and Much Needed Clarity
In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of the Clarity Act on digital asset regulation and dive into the nuances of the Act, its implications for stablecoins, and the evolving landscape of blockchain governance.
On-Chain Resilience and Macro Relief Drive Crypto Upside
Your daily access to the backroom.
Macro Pressure Dominates Crypto As ETF Flows Signal Institutional Caution
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After Tariff Fireworks & Data Drama, Crypto Traders Eye Fed Action Bets
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Crypto Pullback Didn't Last Too Long, But Lacks Momentum
Markets lacklustre as ambiguity and uncertainty around economic indicators and tariffs weigh heavy, but a rate cut could liven things up.
Whales Driving Crypto Moves?
Institutional money drives crypto's $4 Trillion rally as retail interest returns through new channels.
A Healthy & Necessary Correction in Crypto?
Bitcoin hovers below record highs amid cautious sentiment. Altcoins retreat, technicals flash mixed signals, and ETF flows hint at near-term upside.
Could Crypto Bets Serve as a "Powell Play" Hedge?
As speculation grows over President Trump’s potential dismissal of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, markets are rattled by fears of politicized monetary policy, a weaker dollar, and rising inflation, with crypto emerging as both a hedge and a high-volatility play.
Tornado Cash Verdict: Co-Founder Roman Storm Found Guilty of One Charge
Storm now faces a maximum sentence of five years for the unlicensed money transmitting business charge after jury was unable to reach consensus on charges of money laundering and conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions
Engineering Human Behavior: The Mechanism Design Playbook for Crypto Projects
How crypto projects use mathematical frameworks to predict human behavior and build thriving communities
Why Scale When You Can Centralize?
Columnist Jon Reiter argues that the blockchain industry has quietly abandoned truly decentralized scaling solutions in favor of centralized approaches disguised as decentralized ones, creating systemic risks that will eventually be exposed when these centralized control points fail.
Block Rewards Are So Taxing
Block rewards are not crops, gold, or art. They're accounting entries in a closed system. Treating them like "new property" misunderstands how these networks function—and opens the door to flawed policy.
The Legal Personhood of Decentralized Systems
Major crypto investors who warned about DAO legal risks in 2022 are now proposing complex new structures that may be too late to shield them from liability—and too restrictive to work for most projects.
Singapore's New Crypto Rules Explained: Why MAS is Forcing Digital Token Providers to Get Licensed
The regulatory crackdown marks the end of an era where crypto firms could leverage its credibility while skirting licensing requirements through offshore-only operations, as MAS demands banking-level standards for KYC/AML compliance and eliminates reliance on lower-tier payment processor licenses
Inside Hyperliquid's Technical Architecture
Hyperliquid solved blockchain's speed problem with a smart two-layer design. It's as fast as centralized exchanges but stays fully decentralized. This article breaks down how their tech fixes the big problems that slow down DeFi.
Blockcast 72 | Licensed to Shill V: GENIUS & CLARITY Act - Policy, Governance and Much Needed Clarity
In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of the Clarity Act on digital asset regulation and dive into the nuances of the Act, its implications for stablecoins, and the evolving landscape of blockchain governance.
Blockcast 71 | How Nook is Simplifying DeFi Lending & Making Crypto Accessible to the Masses
Three former engineers at Coinbase left the company earlier this year to launch Nook, which raised $2.5m from Coinbase Ventures, Defy.vc, and UDHC. We spoke to cofounder Joey Isaacson about how he's making it easier for non-crypto-natives to increase the amount of their crypto holdings.
Blockcast 70 | Future-Proofing Crypto: Quranium's Quantum Revolution
This week, we explore the cutting-edge world of quantum computing with Kapil Duman, co-founder and CEO of Quranium, a layer 1 blockchain. Discover how quantum technology is poised to revolutionize industries, from finance to healthcare, and why it's crucial for the future of digital security.
Blockcast 69 | Licensed to Shill IV: Tokenized Securities - Ownership & Rights; Navigating Crypto Transparency
Takatoshi Shibayama, Lisa JY Tan, and Nikhil Joshi look at a token transparency framework and the responsibilities of disclosure. They also chat about the implications of tokenized securities, the risks associated with tokenized assets and the future of tokenization in the financial ecosystem. Blockcast is hosted by Head of APAC
Editors' Picks
Block Rewards Are So Taxing
Block rewards are not crops, gold, or art. They're accounting entries in a closed system. Treating them like "new property" misunderstands how these networks function—and opens the door to flawed policy.
Inside Upexi: How a Consumer Products Company Became Crypto's Next Big Bet
Chief Strategy Officer Brian Rudick explains why the company chose SOL over Bitcoin, how convertible notes work, and whether crypto treasury strategies can survive a bear market
Clarity Comes Home to Roost
Once lauded for opposing SEC overreach, Commissioner Hester Pierce now echoes the same "come in and talk to us" line she once ridiculed—this time over tokenized stocks. But clarity may no longer be the shield web3 thinks it is.
Crypto Curiosity Meets Caution: Navigating Singapore's Digital Asset Journey Safely
Singapore's crypto revolution is here—but only those choosing regulated, trusted platforms will thrive safely.
Engineering Human Behavior: The Mechanism Design Playbook for Crypto Projects
How crypto projects use mathematical frameworks to predict human behavior and build thriving communities
Why Scale When You Can Centralize?
Columnist Jon Reiter argues that the blockchain industry has quietly abandoned truly decentralized scaling solutions in favor of centralized approaches disguised as decentralized ones, creating systemic risks that will eventually be exposed when these centralized control points fail.