I've seen too many bright-eyed founders from Manila to Mumbai crash and burn, chasing the crypto dream without understanding the harsh realities. Here are the realities nobody tells you about. These are the existential challenges that once had founders tossing and turning, glued to their screens in desperate anticipation of...
The narrative surrounding crypto adoption by corporate treasuries is often painted with broad strokes of innovation and future-proof financial strategy. Under the hood of these great bullish headlines, some worrisome trends are afoot. With my background in data analysis and strategic development, I find this trend incredibly alarming and full...
Europe is betting big on deeptech. Forget incremental improvements – we’re on the cusp of radical innovations in defense, AI, quantum computing and advanced materials. Funds such as Omnes Real Tech 2 (€112M) are paving the way. So what does this European gold rush spell for Asian startups, who are...
Europe's blockchain scene is buzzing, isn't it? A fancy €250 million has been poured all over the continent, and the news is full of shouting about innovation this and disruption that. Now, before you picture Europe becoming the next decentralized everything Silicon Valley, hold your horses. Today, let’s add a...
The news is buzzing: Mercado Bitcoin is tokenizing $200 million in real-world assets (RWAs) on the XRP Ledger. Big deal, right? For many, it’s business as usual in the world of crypto. For founders grinding it out in Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines, this would be a big deal....
Mercado Bitcoin's move to tokenize $200 million in real-world assets (RWAs) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) isn't just another crypto headline. It's a calculated entry point, a strategic feint by Ripple aimed squarely at the heart of traditional finance. Consider it Ripple’s digital Trojan Horse, wheeled straight into the walls...
Let's cut the fluff. But crypto investing isn’t what it used to be, which was simply investing in Bitcoin. We’re discussing layers, like a digital ogre. Shining a light by peeling back those layers uncovers some shocking truths. That’s what allows them to see where the true opportunities and risks...
Forget the hype. Forget the noise. To understand where the real dollar value in crypto is being generated, especially in Asia, zoom out. Stop worrying about acquiring Bitcoin alone. Asian founders, and especially those from Southeast Asia aren’t just going with the flow, they’re shaping the board. They’re playing a...
The party's over, folks. But the time of free money is over. Endless venture capital and sky-high valuations for every SaaS startup are done. And for Asian SaaS founders, the hangover is going to be even worse.Funding's Vanished, Get Real FastLet’s be frank, that Series A you’ve been banking on...
The party's over. The formerly ZIRP-fueled SaaS fiesta in which growth trumped all other considerations? Remember those "growth at any cost" mantras? They sound pretty hollow now, don't they? We’re moving into a new era, a more foundational era, and the wise money is already on a different bet.Forget SaaS,...
