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  • [KENNETH BOK] HOW DEFI, DIGITAL ASSETS, AND DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY ARE TRANSFORMING FINANCE

    [KENNETH BOK] HOW DEFI, DIGITAL ASSETS, AND DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY ARE TRANSFORMING FINANCE

    Wei Xiang

    Decentralizing Finance: How DeFi, Digital Assets, and Distributed Ledger Technology Are Transforming Finance by Kenneth Bok explores how decentralized finance (DeFi), digital assets, and distributed ledger technology (DLT) are transforming the financial industry. This book provides comprehensive and in-depth insights for finance professionals and those interested in the field. Read more

  • [TAQ] A Roadmap to Start Auditing Crypto Exchanges

    [TAQ] A Roadmap to Start Auditing Crypto Exchanges

    Wei Xiang

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    Financial auditing is already a complex task, demanding specialized skills and expertise to assess a company’s complete set of books and records. When it comes to crypto companies, these challenges multiply exponentially. Need to verify asset balances? There’s no bank confirmation for that. Trying to validate transaction details? They’re on the blockchain, good luck! Does… Read more

  • [ISCA] Stablecoins 101 (Part 1)

    [ISCA] Stablecoins 101 (Part 1)

    Wei Xiang

    Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value by pegging to a reserve asset such as fiat currency, commodity, or algorithmic mechanisms. Their primary purpose is to mitigate the volatility inherent in traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Types of stablecoins Fiat-collateralised stablecoins dominate the stablecoin market, typically accounting for over 90% of the… Read more

  • [OKX] The State of DEXs 2025

    [OKX] The State of DEXs 2025

    Wei Xiang

    This report focuses on DEXs — the lifeblood of the Web3 economy. The rise of DEXs have been unstoppable, with the DEX to CEX spot volume reaching an all-time high. Decentralized, borderless, and community-driven, they embody the core ethos of crypto. By analyzing their evolution, highlighting challenges, and showcasing new opportunities, we hope to provide… Read more

  • [Request] The ultimate Web3 CFO guide 2025

    [Request] The ultimate Web3 CFO guide 2025

    Wei Xiang

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    1. Education is needed to help finance professionals understand Web3. Most CFOs at Web3 organizations have prior experience in financial operations, accounting, or similar roles but struggle to learn about Web3. 2. Financial Operations (FinOps) tooling in Web3 represents a tremendously underserved SaaS category. Existing payments, accounting, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools are illsuited… Read more

  • [KPMG] Accounting for staking activities

    [KPMG] Accounting for staking activities

    Wei Xiang

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    In general, staked tokens are not derecognized by the staking entity. This is because, regardless of whether the staked tokens continue to reside in the staking entity’s digital wallet, no other entity obtains the right or ability to direct their use (e.g. the right or ability to sell, lend or otherwise transfer those crypto intangible… Read more

  • GUIDE TO CRYPTO TAX OPTIMIZATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS – PENUIL CATINGUB JR.

    GUIDE TO CRYPTO TAX OPTIMIZATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS – PENUIL CATINGUB JR.

    Wei Xiang

    WITH NEW IRS REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025, THE CRYPTO TAX LANDSCAPE IS UNDERGOING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES. THIS GUIDE PROVIDES ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES TO MINIMIZE TAX LIABILITIES, ENSURE COMPLIANCE, AND OPTIMIZE YOUR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. Tools like Koinly and CoinLedger can help track transactions and identify loss-harvesting opportunities. Keep detailed records of all expenses, receipts, and valuation reports… Read more

  • [CIRCLE] Enhancing Global Impact with Digital Dollars

    [CIRCLE] Enhancing Global Impact with Digital Dollars

    Wei Xiang

    USDC: The World’s Digital Dollar Blockchains and USDC make it possible to safely send dollars directly over the internet instead of relying on patchwork, decades old payments infrastructure that leaves too many behind. Blockchain technology enables the near-instant and low-cost transfer of USDC. Since USDC is built with open-source technology, it is easy for organizations… Read more

  • [coinbase] 2025 Crypto Market Outlook

    [coinbase] 2025 Crypto Market Outlook

    Wei Xiang

    As we look forward into 2025, the cryptocurrency market is poised for transformative growth. The maturation of the asset class continues to gain momentum, with increasing institutional adoption and expanding use cases across its various sectors. In just the past year, spot ETFs were approved in the US, tokenization of financial products increased dramatically, and… Read more

  • [consensys] Global Survey on Crypto and Web3

    [consensys] Global Survey on Crypto and Web3

    Wei Xiang

    The second annual Global Survey on Crypto and Web3 by Consensys and YouGov provides new insights from 2024 into public perception, understanding, and engagement with blockchain, crypto, and web3 around the world. Read more