Don’t just tokenize assets, build the institutions to back them

Don’t just tokenize assets, build the institutions to back them

RWA tokenization faces criticism, but regulatory clarity and institutional adoption prove it’s building the foundation for finance’s future. Opinion by: Alex Zhang, co-founder at Pharos Tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) is not a self-contained solution to traditional finance problems. To claim such a thing would be one-dimensional. As it stands, RWA tokenization is under immense pressure…

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America must stop aiding our enemies by enabling the shadowy world of dirty cash

America must stop aiding our enemies by enabling the shadowy world of dirty cash

“America must stop aiding our enemies by enabling the shadowy world of dirty cash” Global corruption has exploded in scale and scope, threatening international stability and American national security. As the Trump administration goes to war against Venezuelan drug traffickers, we must confront that systemic corruption is a prime cause of Venezuela’s narco-terrorism. Corruption fuels…

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The UK needs regulatory clarity that matches ambition

The UK needs regulatory clarity that matches ambition

The UK government talks about becoming a “leading global crypto hub,” but slow policy development and fragmented regulation risk losing ground to competitors. Opinion by: Azariah Nukajam, head of regulation and compliance at Gemini The UK is at a critical juncture in its approach to the rapidly evolving digital assets space. Having solidified itself as…

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The UK needs regulatory clarity that matches ambition

The UK needs regulatory clarity that matches ambition

The UK government talks about becoming a “leading global crypto hub,” but slow policy development and fragmented regulation risk losing ground to competitors. Opinion by: Azariah Nukajam, head of regulation and compliance at Gemini The UK is at a critical juncture in its approach to the rapidly evolving digital assets space. Having solidified itself as…

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Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called for open-source, verifiable infrastructure across critical sectors, including healthcare, finance and governance, warning that centralized systems risk eroding trust and security. In a Wednesday blog post, Buterin argued that as…

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Web3 needs to rely on Web2 to survive

Web3 needs to rely on Web2 to survive

Web3’s mass adoption depends on embracing Web2 infrastructure, not replacing it. Gradual integration builds trust and accelerates mainstream acceptance. Opinion by: Richard Johnson, chief operating officer of Data Guardians Network  In the ongoing drive to increase Web3 adoption, many Web3 enthusiasts and organizations continue to call for industries to move away from Web2 processes.  Whether…

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Crypto influencers are replacing VCs, and that’s a good thing

Crypto influencers are replacing VCs, and that’s a good thing

Crypto influencers democratize early-stage investing by offering transparent, accessible opportunities that VCs keep behind closed doors for the elite. Opinion by: Tom Bruni, editor-in-chief and vice president of Community, Stocktwits Since the dawn of the dot-com boom, it’s almost impossible to hear the term “VC” (venture capitalist) without immediately conjuring up an image of Sandhill…

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Crypto needs minimum viable decentralization to guide performance-focused infrastructure

Crypto needs minimum viable decentralization to guide performance-focused infrastructure

DeFi’s obsession with maximum decentralization sacrifices performance. Minimum viable decentralization offers a pragmatic path to compete with TradFi. Opinion by: Doug Colkitt, a founding contributor at Fogo  To adhere to its ethos of decentralization above all else, the crypto industry often forgets its core user: the trader. What exists today is an ecosystem that has…

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