South Korea’s Stablecoin Credit Card Moment Is Bigger Than It Looks
KB Card’s stablecoin-enabled credit card is infrastructure, not a marketing stunt. South Korea is finalizing regulation before rolling out consumer...
Why Charles Hoskinson Thinks the CLARITY Act Won’t Happen Until 2029
Charles Hoskinson doubts the CLARITY Act will pass this year and sees 2029 as a realistic delay. He blames political...
Staking Isn’t Crazy — It’s Rational When Washington Targets Passive Stablecoin Yield
A Senate draft would restrict yield on idle stablecoins. Rewards tied to staking and onchain activity would still be allowed....
AI Agents Don’t Need Hype, They Need Payment and Trust
AI agents need native payment and trust to operate autonomously. x402 enables per-request payments embedded directly into APIs. ERC-8004 provides...
Whatever Happened to the $2,000 Tariff Dividend Checks?
The $2,000 tariff dividend remains unimplemented and unfunded. Revenue math and legal challenges undermine feasibility. Any future payments would likely...
Why Crypto ETP Outflows Aren’t the Warning Sign People Think They Are
Recent crypto ETP outflows are tied to shifting rate expectations. Uneven flows across assets point to rotation, not panic. Crypto...
South Korea Confirms What This Cycle Already Told Us: Institutions Are Carrying Bitcoin Now
South Korea lifted its long-standing ban on corporate crypto investment. Institutional capital is now driving liquidity and stability this cycle....
Dubai Privacy Coin Ban: Friendly Move or Regulatory Roadblock for Crypto?
Dubai banned privacy coins like Monero and Zcash inside its main financial zone. Regulators cite AML and sanctions compliance as...
Jan. 20 Is the Line: Trump’s 10% Credit Card Cap Sounds Like Relief – Here Is Where the Cost Shows Up
A 10% APR cap feels like immediate consumer relief. Credit card pricing is driven by risk, not generosity. Costs are...
Trump’s Tariff Reckoning Lands Wednesday, January 14 — Here Is Why Markets Are Watching Closely
The Supreme Court may rule Wednesday, January 14, on the legality of Trump’s tariffs. The case centers on executive authority...