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Green Energy for Everyone: Tokenization Lowers Barriers to Sustainable Investing

Green Energy for Everyone: Tokenization Lowers Barriers to Sustainable Investing

A blockchain expert says while there is significant investor interest in green energy, participation is largely limited to large institutional players due to challenges like high upfront costs. The expert believes tokenization can democratize investment in sustainable projects. Tokenization: Democratizing Green Energy Investment The global push for green energy and energy independence has ignited immense […]

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India’s Crypto Crossroads: COINS Act 2025 Offers a ‘Rights-First’ Roadmap

India’s Crypto Crossroads: COINS Act 2025 Offers a ‘Rights-First’ Roadmap

The Indian cryptocurrency policy is currently in “regulatory limbo” and to remedy this, the country needs to implement a “rights-first” framework that gives residents “constitutional-level” rights to self-custody assets. India’s Crypto Regulatory Impasse India’s crypto policy remains in “regulatory limbo,” with policymakers largely relying on existing statutes since the Supreme Court lifted a central bank-imposed

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BTCFi: Meet the GoMining Launchpad

BTCFi: Meet the GoMining Launchpad

The GoMining Launchpad is a platform designed to assist Bitcoin-focused projects in launching tokens, securing funding, and reaching engaged communities. It serves as a carefully curated bridge between innovative startups and the individuals who drive their growth. Its first project, Bitlayer, is pioneering the first BitVM implementation, unlocking the full potential of Bitcoin DeFi. In

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Cross-Chain Crisis? Why Wrapped BTC Might Be Bitcoin’s Weakest Link

Cross-Chain Crisis? Why Wrapped BTC Might Be Bitcoin’s Weakest Link

Marvin Bertin has raised concerns about the security risks posed by bridges and wrapped assets. He warned that these solutions introduce vulnerabilities that compromise Bitcoin’s security model. Bertin: Wrappers Are Worse In the rapidly expanding world of decentralized finance, cross-chain solutions like bridges and wrapped assets have emerged as popular tools to enhance interoperability between

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Privacy as Policy: Aleo Protocol Founder Proposes ZKPs as RegTech Game-Changer

Privacy as Policy: Aleo Protocol Founder Proposes ZKPs as RegTech Game-Changer

Although blockchain technology has made considerable strides, bringing these innovations into traditional finance remains a complex endeavor. According to Howard Wu regulatory ambiguity was historically the biggest obstacle but now the focus has shifted toward the equally demanding task of implementation. From Regulatory Clarity to Implementation Complexities Despite rapid technical advancements in the blockchain space,

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Africa’s De-Dollarization Push Meets Reality: Dollar Resilience, Stablecoin Rise Shape Future

Africa’s De-Dollarization Push Meets Reality: Dollar Resilience, Stablecoin Rise Shape Future

Global interest in de-dollarization has grown, but tangible progress remains limited due to political and strategic constraints. VALR co-founder Badi Sudhakaran argues that USD-based stablecoins may prove more effective than the AU initiative known as PAPSS for cross-border payments. Dollar’s Enduring Appeal Challenges De-Dollarization Efforts In recent years, the discourse surrounding de-dollarization has intensified, capturing

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World Mobile CEO: DePINs Provide an Escape Hatch for Frustrated Telecom Subscribers

World Mobile CEO: DePINs Provide an Escape Hatch for Frustrated Telecom Subscribers

According to Mickey Watkins, decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePINs) can potentially fill the void or blackspots that major telecoms have consistently failed to cover. DePINs can potentially offer an alternative to frustrated subscribers and a chance to earn an extra income. DePIN Market Projected to Reach $3.5 Trillion by 2028 The World Economic Forum (WEF)

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Bridging Bitcoin and DeFi: The tBTC and Sui Collaboration

Bridging Bitcoin and DeFi: The tBTC and Sui Collaboration

Now live on Sui, tBTC enables users to trade, lend, and engage in advanced DeFi strategies within a secure and scalable environment, boasting transaction finality as fast as 400 milliseconds. Jameel Khalfan, Head of Ecosystem Development at the SUI Foundation, and MacLane Wilkison, co-founder and CEO of Threshold Labs, delve into the exciting collaboration between

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why industry veteran Jameson Lopp sees apathy as the greatest threat

why industry veteran Jameson Lopp sees apathy as the greatest threat

Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. It’s not often that you meet someone with as much integrity as Jameson Lopp. Being in his presence for any length of time, whether

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From Skepticism to Strategy: NYC Embraces Blockchain’s Civic Potential

From Skepticism to Strategy: NYC Embraces Blockchain’s Civic Potential

The recent inaugural NYC Digital Asset Summit Roundtable, hosted by Mayor Eric Adams, focused on New York City’s strategy for engaging with the blockchain sector. Key participant Joshua Maddox stressed the importance of public-private collaboration for scaling Web3 adoption. NYC Reopens Doors to Tokenization When New York City, a global financial nerve center, convenes a

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