Opinion

July 12, 2025 @ 4:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG, noted that Bitcoin has soared to new all-time highs this week, breaching key price levels of $112K, $113K, and $116K, and climbing to nearly $119K. Cipolaro also mentioned that while the price surge has captivated investors, on-chain… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 2:30 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Stablecoins, meme coins, Bitcoin, and a crowdfunding resurgence are on the minds of the Web3 community this week. Regulatory clarity = Stablecoin adoption “Increased regulatory clarity for stablecoins will increase adoption and bring in high-quality competitors. Stablecoins are the foundation that will bring consumers, investors,… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Bitcoin reaches new all time highs, Sygnum has shared their perspective for Bitcoin investors. Martin Burgherr, Sygnum Chief Client Officer: “Bitcoin’s rally is being driven by strong fundamentals; institutional accumulation through ETFs, growing government-level exposure, as well as increasing strategic treasury allocations, are all… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 3:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Nigel Green recently commented on the event of Bitcoin surging above $118,000 for the first time, driven by mounting political momentum, regulatory repositioning, and strategic allocations from both corporations and sovereign entities. “The shift is clear and aggressive,” said Green, CEO of deVere Group. “Bitcoin… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 12:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As return-to-office mandates spark friction across legacy financial institutions, a growing number of early-stage fintech startups are taking a different path and doubling down on remote-first operations as a strategic advantage. New research led by Dr. Mark Ma at the University of Pittsburgh, which draws on data… Read More

July 9, 2025 @ 5:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently caught up with decentralized finance and blockchain professional, Tory Green, co-founder of io.net, who shared key insights about the GENIUS Act. While the Senate’s passage of the bill was historic, momentum is now at risk. House lawmakers are considering whether to merge the… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

In Deloitte’s Q2 CFO survey, the UK is deemed to be the most attractive destination when it comes to investment, alongside India, with a net 13% describing it as very or somewhat attractive. The survey was conducted  last month between the 16th and 19th of… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 6:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, or the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (HR 3633), is expected to move to a House floor vote as soon as next week. Sponsored by Representative French Hill, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, the legislation aims to… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 3:18 am By Michael Wong  |  

Blockchain and Web3 technologies are emerging as transformative forces in global real estate, driving innovation, efficiency, and new investment models across markets, according to experts at the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Global Business Forum held in Marseille. Speaking at the Real Estate Investment in… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 12:15 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

In a recent episode of the Capital Ideas podcast, hosts Nick Morgan, Dara Albright, and Mark Hiraide welcomed back Woodie Neiss, founder of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, a veteran investment crowdfunding expert and key figure in the origination of the JOBS Act. Neiss, known for his… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler executives share their thoughts on how industry and geopolitical factors have influenced crypto prices of late. Middle East tensions “As tensions rose across the Middle East, investors rapidly pulled back, reducing risk by selling off digital assets. According to on-chain tracking data, more than… Read More

June 26, 2025 @ 6:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

While a good portion of the country was shocked, apparently New Yorkers were not, as the Democrat Primary for New York City Mayor this week saw Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani trounce other contenders, garnering 44% of the ballots or 432,305 individual votes. The news was… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 1:23 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 personalities discuss crypto investing topics such as Bitcoin, altcoins, treasures and dark pools. It’s still early to invest in Bitcoin “Despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, Bitcoin has remained incredibly resilient over the past week, and has held above the psychologically important… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 11:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin markets continue to grow as institutional investors and smaller traders become more comfortable with the new sector. ETFs have played a crucial role in facilitating investment in the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, which currently holds an aggregate market capitalization of over $2 trillion.  At… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act (HR 3394) has been approved by the House of Representatives. The legislation now moves over to the Senate for a vote. As the Senate is controlled by Republicans, the bill holds a high probability of becoming law…. Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 9:39 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

With the Federal Reserve now openly warning of stagflation, Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a preferred option for investors seeking insulation from mounting economic stress, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. The expected rise in US consumer prices, coupled with weakening labor and investment data,… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NASDAQ:COIN), the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), continues to reshape the global financial ecosystem through its innovative stablecoin infrastructure. Three recent developments—the launch of the Circle Payments Network (CPN), the introduction of Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on Solana, and the U.S. Senate’s passage… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 6:57 pm By Nick Motz  |  

  Decentralized finance (DeFi) emerged to challenge the inefficiencies and oftentimes lack of inclusivity of traditional finance (TradFi). In its earliest form, DeFi prized innovation over accountability, often prioritizing yield mechanics untethered to real economic activity. That era is ending. Today, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs)… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Donald Trump’s Truth Social, part of Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT)  has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), sparking concern from one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations. The proposed fund, the Truth… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 1:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

On June 12th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yanked 14 proposed rules that were pursued during the aggressive Gensler administration. While the former SEC Chairman during the Biden Administration sought to undermine innovation while pursuing a social agenda, the Atkins Commission is clearly realigning… Read More