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  • [a16z] State of Crypto – 2025

    [a16z] State of Crypto – 2025

    One thing that stood out in the State of Crypto 2025 report wasn’t just the numbers, it was the stack of consistent proofs of real adoption. Stablecoin volumes hit new highs this year, crossing the trillion-dollar mark again, but the interesting part is where the activity comes from. It’s everyday payments, remittances, settlements. Quiet, steady… Read more

  • [MAS] MAS Launches BLOOM Initiative to Extend Settlement Capabilities

    [MAS] MAS Launches BLOOM Initiative to Extend Settlement Capabilities

    Institutional crypto adoption is progressing? No. Completed. It’s already adopted. After more than 10 trials, examining technical and infra aspects for digital Singapore dollar, their learnings translated into now market-ready commercial offerings (called Project Orchid), Monetary authority of Singapore launched BLOOM, enabling settlement in tokenized assets and stablecoin for private banks ! It encompasses:– G10… Read more

  • [SAFEHERON] The Evolution of crypto custody: From asset safe to business growth engine

    [SAFEHERON] The Evolution of crypto custody: From asset safe to business growth engine

    How to pay lower gas fees as a crypto native business? If your entity has a crypto asset custody and want to explore ways to minimize gas fees ↓ and maximize speed and privacy ↑, read below. → Prefer MPC over Multisig !! What is MPC? A secure multi party computation (MPC) ensuring a complete… Read more

  • [Deloitte] The use of cryptocurrency in business

    [Deloitte] The use of cryptocurrency in business

    The first question to ask when considering using crypto in your company’s operations is: Do we hold crypto on our balance sheet or simply adopt crypto-enabled payments? To determine an appropriate path for your business, you should consider how it aligns with your business objectives. Consider the potential benefits, drawbacks, costs, risks, system requirements, and… Read more

  • [S&P Global] Stablecoins: A Deep Dive into Valuation and Depegging

    [S&P Global] Stablecoins: A Deep Dive into Valuation and Depegging

    Stablecoins address the need for digital tokens that maintain a consistent value relative to a reference asset such as fiat currency (for example, US dollar). Stablecoins play an essential role in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, acting as a medium of exchange between other cryptocurrencies. They allow users to borrow against other crypto-assets, to hedge against… Read more

  • [coingecko] Cost of An iPhone in Bitcoin & Ether, Over The Years

    [coingecko] Cost of An iPhone in Bitcoin & Ether, Over The Years

    How Much Does The iPhone 17 Cost In Bitcoin & Ether? The newly announced iPhone 17 costs 0.0072 in BTC and 0.1866 in ETH. Its base price is the same as the previous four iterations, $799. However, unlike the price of iPhones, the price of cryptocurrencies has been very volatile over the past decade.  The iPhone 17 Costs 0.0072 BTC in… Read more

  • [Web3 Accountant] 2025 WEB3 ACCOUNTANT CRYPTO ACCOUNTING REPORT PART 4 – CRYPTO ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT UNDER US GAAP

    [Web3 Accountant] 2025 WEB3 ACCOUNTANT CRYPTO ACCOUNTING REPORT PART 4 – CRYPTO ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT UNDER US GAAP
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    The New Standard for US GAAP Historically, digital assets were treated as intangible assets. Pre-December 15, 2024, and to the disdain of digital assets proponents, changes in fair value could only be reflected to the downside (as impairment), with no upward revaluations allowed. However, with the implementation of ASU 2023-08 (Subtopic 350-60), certain crypto-assets would… Read more

  • [Cryptopolitan] GLOBAL CRYPTOCURRENCY REGULATION IN 2025

    [Cryptopolitan] GLOBAL CRYPTOCURRENCY REGULATION IN 2025
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    Cryptocurrency regulation in 2025 has undergone a profound transformation.The global legal response to digital assets is no longer exploratory; it has matured into a multi-tiered framework that separates compliant jurisdictions from restrictive or ambivalent ones. The acceleration of regulatory development, particularly following the 2021-2023boom-bust cycles and a new global political climate post-Trump has left crypto… Read more

  • [HKMA] Joint Statement by the HKMA and the SFC on Stablecoin-related Market Movements

    [HKMA] Joint Statement by the HKMA and the SFC on Stablecoin-related Market Movements

    The HKMA and SFC have warned about recent abrupt market movements linked to stablecoin-related announcements, speculations, and social media posts. Regulators emphasized that: Both regulators reiterated their commitment to a prudent approach, protecting investors, and maintaining the integrity of Hong Kong’s financial markets. https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2025/08/20250814-8 Read more

  • [KoinX] How to Reconcile Crypto Transactions and Close Your Books Accurately Each Month

    [KoinX] How to Reconcile Crypto Transactions and Close Your Books Accurately Each Month
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    Closing the books in a traditional business is quite different from Web3. This is because, in web3, wallets are spread across various blockchains, tokens use varying decimal points, transactions cross borders, and asset prices can swing in minutes. For accounting teams in Web3, crypto reconciliation isn’t just housekeeping. It’s the foundation for investor trust, audit… Read more