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Mercado Bitcoin's $200M Tokenization: A Win for Southeast Asian Startups?

Mercado Bitcoin's $200M Tokenization: A Win for Southeast Asian Startups?

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....

XRPL's $200M RWA Play Is Ripple's Trojan Horse For Global Finance

XRPL's $200M RWA Play Is Ripple's Trojan Horse For Global Finance

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...

Crypto's 4 Layers The Data Reveals Which Will Dominate

Crypto's 4 Layers The Data Reveals Which Will Dominate

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...

Asia's Crypto Edge 4 Investment Layers Founders Secretly Use

Asia's Crypto Edge 4 Investment Layers Founders Secretly Use

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...

7 Brutal Truths About Post-ZIRP Investing Asian SaaS Founders Must Face

7 Brutal Truths About Post-ZIRP Investing Asian SaaS Founders Must Face

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...

Post-ZIRP Investing: China's Foundational Tech Boom is Just Getting Started

Post-ZIRP Investing: China's Foundational Tech Boom is Just Getting Started

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,...

Is Blockchain VC Inc's LuminusFX Buy a Win for Asian Founders?

Is Blockchain VC Inc's LuminusFX Buy a Win for Asian Founders?

Let’s face it—venture capital can be a tough environment. In the blockchain industry, it’s more like a high-stakes game of poker where the house never loses. So, when Blockchain Venture Capital Inc. (BVCI), a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed company (TSE:BVCI), snaps up a controlling stake in LuminusFX, a foreign currency advisory...

BVCI's LuminusFX Gamble Data Shows High Risk or Genius Move?

BVCI's LuminusFX Gamble Data Shows High Risk or Genius Move?

The ink is dry. BVCI has acquired a 51% interest in LuminusFX for CAD $765,000. On the one hand, it looks like an exciting tactical move, an opening of new gates into crypto and fiat advisory. Let’s move beyond the press release PR spin and really dive into these numbers,...

5 Reasons JP Morgan's ZIGChain Could Actually Help Ethereum

5 Reasons JP Morgan's ZIGChain Could Actually Help Ethereum

Okay, let's be honest. When JP Morgan made a splashy announcement about the launch of its own Ethereum Layer 2 competitor, ZIGChain, you weren’t thrilled. Instead though, you likely did a double take. More TED wishfulness, more likely it was a brew of pessimism, perhaps even a tinge of outrage....

ARMCP: The Filipino-Approved Crypto That's Actually Solving Problems

ARMCP: The Filipino-Approved Crypto That's Actually Solving Problems

Picture Aling Maria, a dedicated farmer in the rice terraces of Banaue. She puts her blood, sweat and tears into her land. Attempting to secure even a minor loan to increase her yield seems like an insurmountable challenge. The banks are requiring collateral that she doesn’t own, and the interest...

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Miami Startup Tokenizes Oil, Revolutionizing Cross-Border Deals in Latin America

Tokenized Oil: Miami Startup Revolutionizes LatAm Deals

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