‘Suboptimal Capital Leakage’ in GCC Due to Lack of Crypto ETPs, Warns Defi Tech President

In the Gulf Cooperation Council region, there is a significant gap in the availability of regulated digital asset exchange-traded products. According to Andrew Forson, this leads to capital being exported to other jurisdictions—a situation that not only results in financial losses but also hampers the development of local infrastructure and liquidity. GCC Lags Behind Europe … Read more

Green Energy for Everyone: Tokenization Lowers Barriers to Sustainable Investing

A blockchain expert says while there is significant investor interest in green energy, participation is largely limited to large institutional players due to challenges like high upfront costs. The expert believes tokenization can democratize investment in sustainable projects. Tokenization: Democratizing Green Energy Investment The global push for green energy and energy independence has ignited immense … Read more

India’s Crypto Crossroads: COINS Act 2025 Offers a ‘Rights-First’ Roadmap

The Indian cryptocurrency policy is currently in “regulatory limbo” and to remedy this, the country needs to implement a “rights-first” framework that gives residents “constitutional-level” rights to self-custody assets. India’s Crypto Regulatory Impasse India’s crypto policy remains in “regulatory limbo,” with policymakers largely relying on existing statutes since the Supreme Court lifted a central bank-imposed … Read more

BTCFi: Meet the GoMining Launchpad

The GoMining Launchpad is a platform designed to assist Bitcoin-focused projects in launching tokens, securing funding, and reaching engaged communities. It serves as a carefully curated bridge between innovative startups and the individuals who drive their growth. Its first project, Bitlayer, is pioneering the first BitVM implementation, unlocking the full potential of Bitcoin DeFi. In … Read more

Cross-Chain Crisis? Why Wrapped BTC Might Be Bitcoin’s Weakest Link

Marvin Bertin has raised concerns about the security risks posed by bridges and wrapped assets. He warned that these solutions introduce vulnerabilities that compromise Bitcoin’s security model. Bertin: Wrappers Are Worse In the rapidly expanding world of decentralized finance, cross-chain solutions like bridges and wrapped assets have emerged as popular tools to enhance interoperability between … Read more

Privacy as Policy: Aleo Protocol Founder Proposes ZKPs as RegTech Game-Changer

Although blockchain technology has made considerable strides, bringing these innovations into traditional finance remains a complex endeavor. According to Howard Wu regulatory ambiguity was historically the biggest obstacle but now the focus has shifted toward the equally demanding task of implementation. From Regulatory Clarity to Implementation Complexities Despite rapid technical advancements in the blockchain space, … Read more

Africa’s De-Dollarization Push Meets Reality: Dollar Resilience, Stablecoin Rise Shape Future

Global interest in de-dollarization has grown, but tangible progress remains limited due to political and strategic constraints. VALR co-founder Badi Sudhakaran argues that USD-based stablecoins may prove more effective than the AU initiative known as PAPSS for cross-border payments. Dollar’s Enduring Appeal Challenges De-Dollarization Efforts In recent years, the discourse surrounding de-dollarization has intensified, capturing … Read more

What Survives the Hype? Pauline Shangett on Memecoins, Web3, and the ChangeNOW Approach

As memecoins experience another downturn, many declare the era over. Yet for Pauline Shangett, CSO of non-custodial exchange ChangeNOW, the memecoin cycle isn’t dead – it’s adapting. In this in-depth conversation with Bitcoin.com, Shangett argues that while most memecoins will fade, others are maturing into full ecosystems. She explores how Web3 must regulate itself, why … Read more

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