Tagged: perspective

February 10, 2026 @ 9:39 am By JD Alois  |  

The California confiscation tax is doing wonders for at least one state. That would be Florida. The confiscation tax is designed to take money from wealthy residents by taxing unrealized gains and total wealth. As California remains an economy driven by innovation and entrepreneurship, wealthy… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Caitlyn Van Valin from Odyssey Trust has indicated that as we step into 2026, the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond its volatile history toward a more stable and professional era. The early 2020s saw an explosive surge,… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As we step into February 2026, the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market is once again proving that its infamous 4-year cycle—characterized by euphoric bull runs followed by sharp corrections—hasn’t vanished despite years of proclamations about industry maturation (as well as steady influx of institutional capital). Under… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been a vocal figure shaping market sentiment. Recently, CZ has tempered his earlier optimism about a Bitcoin “super-cycle,” a prolonged bull run driven by widespread adoption and macroeconomic shifts. Just weeks ago, he expressed strong confidence in this extended… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of startup financing, liquidity has emerged as a key concern for investors and company leaders. Traditionally viewed as a distant goal tied to public offerings or acquisitions, it’s now gaining traction earlier in a business’s lifecycle. Platforms like Crowdcube are highlighting how… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 12:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

Sherwood Neiss, founder of Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA), has submitted a statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC) advocating for improvements to secondary markets for crowdfunded securities. At the same time, Neiss has sent a letter to the House Committee on Financial Services,… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 2:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

Kevin Warsh was selected by President Donald Trump to become the next US Federal Reserve Chairman. As current Chair, Jerome Powell, is slated to exit the leadership role next May, Warsh should soon be guiding Monetary policy for the US. Market commentary has largely welcomed… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 9:56 am By JD Alois  |  

It is a fact that we exist in a world of limited resources. Taxes paid to the government reduce disposable income for individuals and available funds for investment. Private activity, including innovation and entrepreneurship, gets crowded out when more funds go to the government. This… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

A White House meeting has been scheduled for next week to break the logjam on crypto market infrastructure legislation. It has been widely reported that several crypto firms have withdrawn their endorsement of the bill amid aggressive lobbying by traditional banks, which fear emerging competition…. Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 11:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom must move faster in regard to tokenization and innovation in financial services, such as the usage of artificial intelligence (AI). These are true words, as London has long been a global financial hub, but it is at risk of falling behind due… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 8:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong emerged as a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency’s integration into the global financial system. Through various appearances, including a live interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box and a panel discussion on tokenization, Armstrong… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 8:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation, imploded last week after Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  announced it could not support the bill in its current form. Other insiders chimed in, and Senate Banking Committee leadership decided to hit the pause button, regroup, and try to modify the language to be more… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Erica Stanford, an advisor on digital assets and AI, has recently shared some practical insights indicating that the United Kingdom, like most other major global jurisdictions, is steadily positioning itself as a key player in the global digital assets ecosystem, with a somewhat balanced approach… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 2:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit that produces research on taxes, says the California wealth tax may be far more punitive than the stated 5% on the affluent’s holdings. As it stands now, a 5% tax on an individual’s worth will be applied if the… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 10:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Legacy banks have lobbied hard and effectively to undermine the future and potential of digital assets. More specifically, the possibility that stablecoins could generate interest for users, thereby challenging the traditional banking model. As it stands now, stablecoin issuers may not pay users interest on… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The ongoing debate over stablecoin yields in the US cryptocurrency regulation highlights a familiar tension between innovation and established financial interests. Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters at Consensys, recently addressed this issue, noting that the current pushback echoes past regulatory… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 4:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

California has a lot going for it. Beautiful beaches, mountains, and parks. Awesome weather. And the most powerful startup and innovation ecosystem in the world. And for some reason, the state of California is working hard to destroy its entrepreneurial hub of prosperity and growth… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 9:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Reports indicate that legislation on crypto market infrastructure has been delayed. The bill had been scheduled for a markup hearing tomorrow (January 15th) at the Senate Banking Committee, but following criticism from Coinbase and a statement that they no longer support the bill, Senator Cynthia… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has recently commented on how Europe is currently witnessing a considerable shift in the cryptocurrency and web3 sector, with digital assets increasingly integrating into everyday financial operations. Regulatory advancements, such as the European Union‘s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, are paving the way… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 9:57 am By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump roiled the financial services sector this past week with his declaration that credit card interest rates would be capped at 10%. Of course, this would probably take an act of Congress and is unlikely, but the statement highlighted Trump’s lack of understanding… Read More