Finance

This article discusses how Trump’s views evolved regarding crypto, pointing out a complex relationship between Trump and the crypto world and how the votes of the crypto community have played a role in American elections in 2024.

As the cryptocurrency market expands, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for digital assets are gaining momentum among investors. Regulatory policies in different countries affect not only the liquidity and stability of these ETFs but also investor confidence and market structure. This article explores how regulatory approaches across nations shape cryptocurrency ETFs' development, market implications, and prospects for the future.

PayFi is about creating new financial markets around the time value of money. On-chain finance enables new financial primitives and product experiences that traditional or even Web2 finance cannot.

Unlike traditional monetary policies such as adjusting interest rates, open market operations, or changing reserve requirements, Quantitative Easing (QE) and Quantitative Tightening (QT) are non-standard tools used primarily when conventional measures fail to stimulate or control the economy effectively.

Ithaca is the first company in the industry to offer over 250 different option strike prices, including standard options, digital options, option strategies, long-term options, and structured products. The platform's unique feature is its auction-based matching engine, which allows for a higher number of trades to be executed from the same volume of orders compared to traditional auction systems. This flexibility helps users manage their risk exposure according to various market conditions.

Bonds are investment tools designed for stable returns, making them suitable for investors seeking capital preservation and steady cash flow. However, bond prices can be influenced by various factors, such as interest rates, inflation, and credit risk. This article will delve into the types, advantages, and risks of bonds to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the bond market.

This article explores the potential applications of blockchain technology in the realm of social networks, analyzing how the capital formation and speculative behavior intersect with the attention market. It discusses the trends of Web3 social networks possibly replacing traditional social media and examines the development trends of emerging platforms like Polymarket and PumpFun. The article presents the viewpoint that Web3 social networks could become the primary form of social interaction in the future.

Local virtual asset service providers (VASP) have formed a self-regulatory organization, and the government has eased its stance on blockchain technology. Major corporations are now adopting blockchain, which is driving market growth. This report examines trends in Taiwan’s Web3 market and explores whether Taiwan can genuinely become a “blockchain island.”

Japan's stablecoin market has achieved stability, largely due to the establishment of a clear regulatory framework. This growth has also been supported by government initiatives and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's policies aimed at accelerating the Web3 industry. This report examines Japan's stablecoin regulations and explores the potential impact of a yen-backed stablecoin.

In this article, we’ll dive into the features and concerns of newly launched stablecoins, and how they differ from existing stablecoins. We will also analyze the growth potential of the stablecoin market compared to the traditional foreign exchange market.

I believe the true potential of web3 lies in its intersection with real-world industries like energy, AI, IoT, and supply chain. By focusing on these building applications, web3 can finally deliver on its promise of ownership, transparency, and broader societal impact - moving beyond speculation to create lasting value.

Analysis of the growth in on-chain inflows and token volatility in the Sui ecosystem, with a look into Meme ecosystems and liquidity pool risks.

Prediction markets have a natural affinity with crypto. This synergy arises from crypto's decentralized infrastructure, aligning with the incentives of prediction markets and their value as decentralized truth-finders.

UNI has heralded the golden age of blockchain by decentralizing financial privileges. From V1 to V4, and from UNI X to UNI Chain, how far is UNI from the ultimate answer for DEX?

I recently gave a keynote at Solana Breakpoint with the goal to pack as much actionable information for crypto founders into the time I had as possible. It was pretty well received so figured I’d take some time to elaborate a bit and give people a quick place to find each piece of advice.