Anndy Lian

Anndy Lian

Benzinga Contributor

BRC-420: A Game Changer For The NFT Market And Web3
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets that represent ownership and authenticity of various forms of content, such as art, music, games, and collectibles. NFTs have exploded in popularity in the past few years, especially on the Ethereum blockchain, where platforms like OpenSea, Rarible, and SuperRare have enabled creators and collectors to buy, sell, and trade NFTs with ease.
How Crypto Exchanges Should Be Regulated: Challenges And Scenarios For 2024 And Beyond
Crypto exchanges, the platforms that allow users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, have been at the center of the crypto industry’s growth and innovation. However, they have also been the source of many controversies and risks, such as hacks, frauds, scams, market manipulation, money laundering, and tax evasion.
Coinbase's MPI License: A Game-Changer For Crypto In Singapore, But A Challenge For Competitors
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has recently obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank and financial regulator. This licence will allow Coinbase to offer regulated digital payment token (DPT) products and services in Singapore, such as buying and selling cryptocurrencies, stor
Navigating The Path To Greener Bitcoin: Is The Premium Justified
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the renowned digital currency celebrated for its decentralized nature, fast transactions, and privacy, has encountered an environmental dilemma due to its energy-intensive mining process. In response, the notion of a "green" Bitcoin, sourced from renewable energy, has gained momentum.
Striking A Balance: Can Decentralized Finance Be Regulated Without Sacrificing Its Core Principles?
The rise of decentralized finance has undoubtedly disrupted the financial landscape, offering peer-to-peer transactions recorded on blockchains. However, this newfound anonymity has attracted malicious actors seeking to exploit DeFi for illicit activities like money laundering and sanctions evasion. In response to these challenges, a group of bipartisan U.S.
Cryptocurrency's Potential To Transform E-commerce Payments
In today's digital era, the world of e-commerce has experienced rapid growth, creating a fiercely competitive landscape where payment methods play a crucial role. A question that experts and enthusiasts are asking is whether cryptocurrency has the potential to surpass traditional payment methods and become the preferred choice for online transactions.
Exploring The Meme Coin Craze: Risk, Hype, And Online Communities
Over the past weeks, social media platforms have been buzzing with tales of traders who seemingly hit the jackpot by investing in the PEPE (CRYPTO: PEPE) meme coin.
The Future Of AI And Copyright Law In U.S.: Navigating The Nuances And Complexities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that has permeated a diverse range of domains, including natural language processing, image recognition, and product recommendation systems.
The Dark Side Of DAOs: Separating Fact From Fiction
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are digital entities that operate on a decentralized platform, such as a blockchain. They are typically governed by a set of rules encoded in smart contracts, and they can be used to manage a wide range of assets and activities.
Hong Kong Emerges As An Attractive Hub For The Virtual Asset Industry Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny
The virtual asset industry is facing increasing scrutiny and regulatory clampdowns worldwide, leading to the emergence of new hubs for the industry. Hong Kong is one such hub that has proposed rules allowing retail investors to trade certain "large-cap tokens" on licensed exchanges, contrasting with mainland China's ban on crypto-related transactions.
Silvergate Bank's crisis: A wake-up call for risk management in crypto banking
The cryptocurrency market has recently been shaken by a significant crisis at Silvergate Bank (NYSE: SI), a financial institution that specialises in digital assets. The effects of this crisis have been widespread and have caused a great deal of concern among investors.
Unpacking The Key Features Of India's Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations At G20
India has been at the forefront of the global discussion on cryptocurrency regulations as it holds the G20 presidency this year and is a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Exploring The Investment Trends Of Crypto Venture Capitalists In Today's "Bullish" Market
The value of a cryptocurrency can be influenced by various factors, including news about the cryptocurrency and its underlying technology, government regulations, and overall market conditions. The market can also be influenced by investor sentiment, which can be affected by a wide range of events. Just a month ago, everyone is still saying its a bear market.
What Is Web4 And Where Are The Opportunities?
Ideal decentralization refers to a system or network in which no single entity has control or the ability to make decisions for the entire system. Instead, power and decision-making are distributed among multiple participants, making it more difficult for any one person or group to manipulate or control the system. This ideal state could be Web4. 
Modern-Day Version of Howey Test For Cryptocurrencies- How Does It Look Like?
Howey test, which the Securities and Exchange Commission uses to decide whether a digital asset should be classed as a security, has certain limitations, according to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. I can relate to this statement very much.
5 Reasons Why Trustless DEX Are The Future
DEXes offer strong execution guarantees and increased transparency into the underlying mechanics of trading. Trades are trackable, traceable and data is permanently on-chain. This is one of the core basics and the beauty behind the ideology of DEXes. While many have forgotten, I will remind all of you again.
Positive Crypto Signs from U.K. and Hong Kong: Who is the New Crypto Hub?
U.K. has a new pro-crypto PM and a new name for stablecoins
Are Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) Regulated? What Are The Concerns?
The hype around NFT has slowed down. It seemed like NFT was slated for explosive growth in 2022, being named "word of the year" and coming off a record-high volume in January this year. But as it turns out, that was the peak. Looking at Q3 2022 NFT trading volume around the top 8 chains. There is a 76.4% trading volume decrease from Q2 2022 to Q3 2022.
What Are The Key Events In September To Look Out For? CPI, The Merge, FOMC & Vasil
September 2022 is going to be exciting. Although historically, this is a bad month for the stock markets. But it is not so for the crypto markets. In my humble opinion, there are a couple of key events that investors should be looking at very closely as they are all interlinked. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Why Competition Between NFT Marketplaces Is Good News
While crypto is in a bear market the one sector that has weathered the storm relatively well is NFTs. A new report estimates the global NFT market will be worth $231 billion by 2030, growing at a compounded growth rate of 33.7% over the next eight years.