Op-ed: Three regions poised to benefit from a U.S. crypto exodus

The US crypto space is in disarray. In March, its foreshadowing was already in full view when the prestigious law firm, Cooper & Kirk, released the paper Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Federal Bank Regulators Come For Crypto. Did the US market become so hostile to necessitate a crypto exodus? If so, which other jurisdictions…

Op-ed: Why the SEC should never touch crypto again [Part 2]

In the first part of this series, I discussed the U.S. Securities and Exhange Commission’s recent charges against Coinbase and Binance, their inability to properly regulate the crypto industry, the history of digital assets in the congressional record, and the significant decline in the mentions of digital assets by the U.S. Government. For this part,…

Op-ed: Why the SEC should stay away from crypto (Part I)

It is time for the U.S. to implement intelligent, progressive, and specific digital asset regulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent charges against Coinbase and Binance have brought the debate on digital asset classification to a boiling point, and I believe it demonstrates that the organization is not equipped to regulate digital assets competently. Included…

Op-ed: Zero-knowledge scaling will take decentralized gaming to the next level

Gaming is one of the fastest-growing subsectors of the web3 industry and its most resilient verticals, with funding remaining buoyant despite the unremitting bear market. Over 60% of the $7.1 billion raised by web3 startups in 2022 was funneled into web3 gaming. And 2023 looks to be the year this capital comes good, bringing with…

Op-ed: Hollywood needs Web3, not vice versa

The following is a guest post from Andrea Berry, Head of Business Development at Theta. In the glimmering world of Hollywood, the convergence of technological innovation and creative imagination has been a bedrock principle since its inception. The industry, known for captivating audiences worldwide, has progressively evolved – from silent films to sound, black and…

Op-ed: Don’t blame memecoins and degens for crypto’s credibility problem

Crypto has always struggled with credibility among no-coiners – who point to the lack of intrinsic value, price volatility, and regulatory concerns, among other issues. These criticisms seem all the more persuasive when applied to memecoins, which typically exist without an underlying purpose or specific practical use case. On the flip side, memecoins offer social…

NFTs and Big Brands: Exploring new possibilities

The surge in popularity of NFTs, which are unique digital tokens that cannot be replicated, has recently captured the attention of notable corporations. Big names such as Marvel (a subsidiary of Disney), Coca-Cola, Gucci, Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Lamborghini, and Hot Wheels (which is owned by Mattel) have joined the frenzy by delving into…