Navigating the SEC Enforcement Actions: Binance, Coinbase, and the Need for Updated Crypto Regulations
The recent SEC enforcement announcements against Binance and Coinbase have sent shockwaves through the crypto ecosystem. However, it is important to separate these actions from the overall future of crypto and web3. The community and grassroots movement driving the ecosystem
Is Staking A Security?
In our previous post on staking, we went over what staking means in crypto. Now it's time to go a step deeper and find out if staking is a security. Staking and security, in the context of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, have
Binance Paused Bitcoin Withdrawals as Blockchain Overwhelmed with Transactions
You may have skipped over this as it did not make as much noise as it should. Given that the Bitcoin conference is going on, it's time to bring it back to the surface. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, temporarily
To Stake or Not to Stake?
By now you've heard of Proof of Stake. But not sure what it means. Staking is a mechanism used in blockchain to secure a blockchain network and validate transactions. It involves holding a certain amount of cryptocurrency in a wallet
Mastercard Crypto Credential: Establishing Trust in the Blockchain Ecosystem
Blockchain technology has seen significant innovations in recent years, contributing to a more scalable and resilient system. However, a lack of proper protections has created vulnerabilities in security and compliance, eroding trust in consumers, businesses, and governments. In response, regulators
What Is DeFi?
Decentralized finance (DeFi) refers to a new financial ecosystem that operates on blockchain technology and is built on the principles of transparency, immutability, and trustlessness. DeFi is designed to provide financial services that are more accessible, transparent, and secure compared
Coinbase vs SEC: The Battle for Crypto Regulation
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has once again found itself in the crosshairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the top financial regulator in the country. The company received a Wells Notice from the SEC,
Cryptocurrency: Security or Commodity?
The question of whether cryptocurrency should be classified as a security or commodity has been a contentious issue in the cryptocurrency space. This question has been debated for years, and it has become increasingly important as regulatory agencies try to
The Rise of Digital Currencies: IMF’s CBDC Handbook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it will publish a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) handbook in response to the increasing demand for guidance in this area. Let's explore the rise of CBDCs and what they mean for
FIDUCIARY DUTY TO THE COMMUNITY-Part 2: Regulatory Consideration
"If there is any gap in the law regarding public blockchain applications, it exists only because no plaintiff has brought the matter before the courts." Regulation and Governance Actors within the blockchain ecosystem are dealing with technology with no finite regulation, but
