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,...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
