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Author: Wei Xiang

  • [SYGNUM] Valuing crypto assets

    [SYGNUM] Valuing crypto assets

    Wei Xiang

    The invention of cryptocurrencies created a new type of asset. But how these assets create economic value and how to estimate this value is still poorly understood in the market. Crypto assets represent investments in early-stage transformational technology where the opportunity lies in medium- to long-term growth. Any valuation methodology ultimately hinges on forecasting this… Read more

  • [Pragmax Consulting] How I Became Head of Compliance for 3 Regulated Fintechs With Just 6 Years of Experience

    [Pragmax Consulting] How I Became Head of Compliance for 3 Regulated Fintechs With Just 6 Years of Experience

    Wei Xiang

    “I don’t think a career in compliance is for you.” That was one of the first performance reviews I ever received. Did it hurt? Of course, I was hurt and confused. I was performing well and genuinely liked what I did, but I questioned the system and norms too much. I was not able to… Read more

  • [ripple] Tokenization Trends in Business and Beyond

    [ripple] Tokenization Trends in Business and Beyond

    Wei Xiang

    Tokenization—the process of converting physical, digital, financial, and intangible assets into digital tokens represented on a blockchain—is part of the effort, and has already moved from concept to reality among banks and businesses. Polaris Research expects the tokenization market to reach $10 trillion by 2030. Globally, markets are on track. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs recently… Read more

  • [Law Commission] Decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs)

    [Law Commission] Decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs)

    Wei Xiang

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    The term decentralised autonomous organisation (“DAO”) describes, in very broad terms, a new type of online organisation using rules set out in computer code. A DAO will generally bring together a community of (human) participants with a shared goal – whether profit-making, social or charitable. At least originally, DAOs were conceived of as an alternative… Read more

  • [ADGM Academy] Securing the Future: Custody Best Practices for Web3, DAOs and Blockchain Foundations

    [ADGM Academy] Securing the Future: Custody Best Practices for Web3, DAOs and Blockchain Foundations

    Wei Xiang

    Despite its promise, the Web3 landscape faces significant security and custodial challenges that must be managed for the ecosystem to mature. Unlike traditional systems where established legal and technical safeguards have been carefully developed and adopted, Web3’s decentralised nature shifts much of the responsibility (and risk) to a reliance on the robustness of code within… Read more

  • [Securities Commission Malaysia] PROPOSED REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR OFFERING AND DEALING IN TOKENISED CAPITAL MARKET PRODUCTS

    [Securities Commission Malaysia] PROPOSED REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR OFFERING AND DEALING IN TOKENISED CAPITAL MARKET PRODUCTS

    Wei Xiang

    The SC is cognisant of the rapid evolution and growth of technology and innovation in relation to various capital market products and services. In this regard, the SC has observed a growing interest among capital market participants who wish to offer tokenised capital market products or carry out regulated activities relating to tokenised capital market… Read more

  • [Continuum] Understanding the Basics: Slashing Insurance

    [Continuum] Understanding the Basics: Slashing Insurance

    Wei Xiang

    In Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains, slashing is a real risk for validators. It can happen due to downtime, double signing, or malicious behavior—and it often results in the loss of staked assets. But what exactly is slashing, and how does slashing insurance work? What is Staking? Staking refers to the process of participating in… Read more

  • [COUNT ON SHEEP] How to File Crypto Taxes: Your Essential 2025 Guide

    [COUNT ON SHEEP] How to File Crypto Taxes: Your Essential 2025 Guide

    Wei Xiang

    Key Takeaways: Taxable Events: Taxation of Crypto: Reporting Crypto Transactions: Specific Crypto Activities: Crypto Donations: Donating appreciated cryptocurrency to charity can help you avoid paying capital gains tax. The donation is also deductible at the fair market value on the day of the donation, which can potentially reduce your tax burden. Record-Keeping: Keeping track of… Read more

  • [Nethermind] From Wallet to Chain. A Bridge of Two Worlds on an Ethereum Transaction

    [Nethermind] From Wallet to Chain. A Bridge of Two Worlds on an Ethereum Transaction

    Wei Xiang

    Introduction & Core Insights:The decentralized nature of blockchain often conflicts with traditional financial regulation. However, innovations on public chains like Ethereum can align with regulatory objectives through technical and economic mechanisms that ensure market safety and stability. Dissecting the Ethereum Transaction Process: Centralization and Censorship Concerns: Layer 2 Issues:Layer 2 solutions improve transaction throughput via… Read more

  • [galaxy] The State of Crypto Lending

    [galaxy] The State of Crypto Lending

    Wei Xiang

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    Lending and borrowing are use cases for cryptocurrencies that have found strong product-market fit both onchain and offchain, with the category as a whole topping $64 billion in market size at its peak. The lending market has also played an important role in building a financial ecosystem on top of digital assets, allowing users to… Read more