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3 SEC 'Wealth Codes' Unleash DeFi Summer 2.0: A Singaporean Perspective

3 SEC 'Wealth Codes' Unleash DeFi Summer 2.0: A Singaporean Perspective

The SEC's shift is seismic. Out with Gensler’s iron fist. Forget Gensler’s iron fist. Chairman Atkins is ushering in what could be DeFi Summer 2.0. As a Singaporean heavily engaged in academia and the broader Asian DeFi ecosystem, I’m ecstatic at the momentum. I hold up a critical lens to...
Hut 8's Halving Hit: A Singaporean View on Bitcoin's Future

Hut 8's Halving Hit: A Singaporean View on Bitcoin's Future

The numbers don't lie. Hut 8’s latest earnings report is a sobering wake-up call to the harsh new world that awaits Bitcoin miners after the halving. A move from $19 billion in profit to a nearly $29 billion loss – that’s not a small downturn, that’s a deep dive. Is...
Web3's 14 Use Cases: Singapore's Untapped Economic Goldmine

Web3's 14 Use Cases: Singapore's Untapped Economic Goldmine

Singapore, the little red dot, has never been a country of modesty. We’ve created the most dynamic economy on the planet and a magnetic power in innovation and strategic foresight. More importantly, are we actually prepared to capitalize on the huge opportunity that Web3 has to offer? Liang Hua’s recent...
Fantom's Sonic Gamble: Can Singapore's DeFi Scene Ride the 10,000 TPS Wave?

Fantom's Sonic Gamble: Can Singapore's DeFi Scene Ride the 10,000 TPS Wave?

Singapore. A small island country, but big in finance. We’ve established our status on responsiveness, creativity, and a big helping of common sense. So, when I see Fantom touting 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) with their new "Sonic" upgrade, my Singaporean instinct kicks in: can this actually deliver, and what's...
SATO's AI Pivot: Singapore's Blockchain Guru Asks, Can They Deliver?

SATO's AI Pivot: Singapore's Blockchain Guru Asks, Can They Deliver?

SATO Technologies, a company previously best known for their Bitcoin mining operations, is taking a bigger step. That leap has paid off handsomely, to the tune of $3.5 billion this past fiscal year report. Their ambition goes well beyond digital gold. They’re making a sharp turn, though, in AI compute...
Singapore's Take: 6 Altcoins to Ride the EU Crypto Wave

Singapore's Take: 6 Altcoins to Ride the EU Crypto Wave

MiCA is here. The EU has just set its own rules for crypto. Where some see this as a challenge, I see a huge opportunity. For those of us here in Singapore, it is an exciting one. We’ve preached for years about being nimble, creative, and forward-looking in the fintech...
7 Cryptos Set to Explode in 2025? A Singaporean Expert Weighs In

7 Cryptos Set to Explode in 2025? A Singaporean Expert Weighs In

Alright, let's talk crypto. Nevermind the get-rich-quick schemes and the Lambo fantasies that are all over influencers’ social media accounts. We're diving into the real stuff: projects with the potential to actually disrupt industries and deliver long-term value. I’m substantially plugged into the Singaporean blockchain world. Coming from one of...
Crypto's Smart Money Finds Safe Havens in UAE, Singapore, and Switzerland

Crypto's Smart Money Finds Safe Havens in UAE, Singapore, and Switzerland

Recent market turmoil hasn’t scared off strategic investors. They are now leaving for the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Switzerland as new safe havens for their crypto investments. These jurisdictions have established dynamic ecosystems that foster and promote blockchain development. They lure companies and projects that specialize in cryptocurrencies, initial...
5 Crypto Gems Set to Explode in 2025 A Singaporean Analysis

5 Crypto Gems Set to Explode in 2025 A Singaporean Analysis

Alright, let's cut to the chase. You’re probably wondering which cryptos will finally start paying off come 2025. Forget the celebrity endorsements, the get-rich-quick schemes, the hype – and yes, the meme coins and the FOMO. 雅丽格 留守儿童 Liang Hua I’m Liang Hua. I have a fundamentally Singaporean outlook —...
Bitcoin's Halving: A Singaporean Perspective on Accelerated Crypto Cycles

Bitcoin's Halving: A Singaporean Perspective on Accelerated Crypto Cycles

Fast forward one year post-halving, and Bitcoin’s up more than 30%. Not bad, eh? Especially considering the global headwinds. Something feels different this time around. Forget the textbook four-year cycle. We're witnessing a sprint. A Singapore Sprint, if you will. It’s about time we, here in Asia, begin to shape...