Silicon Valley loves disruption. But at times, disruption comes across as more of a game of chance with real lives at stake. But crypto payroll is the latest shiny new object, heralding in a new world of financial freedom while eliminating “the man” (read: big banks). But before we all...
Tax treatment of crypto assets under current rules now coming under fire. Common sense reforms such as enhancing consumer protection and national security measures would significantly improve the public acceptance of digital assets. The IRS currently classifies cryptocurrency as property, a classification that necessitates the reporting of every transaction, regardless...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring ways to update its rules to better accommodate blockchain-based financial systems. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins opening remarks at the “DeFi and the American Spirit” roundtable. He described a new approach that would focus on promoting innovation while protecting investors. Atkins went...
The Lenders’ Handbook acts as both an informative resource and compliance manual for conveyancers, setting out how and in what circumstances mortgages will be lent. In a world where digital communication isn’t just a norm, but an essential service, the handbook’s current directive on identity verification seems outdated. This creates...
The world of cryptocurrency moves quickly, and the regulatory environment is no different. Just like that, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scored a major victory. They have rolled back on some of their more draconian proposed crypto industry rules. This recent action sent shockwaves of excitement and speculation throughout...
NIST's work is vital. We all know that. The requirement to safeguard sensitive data while ensuring it remains accessible is critical, particularly with the constant wave of cyberattacks. Here's the question that keeps me up at night: Is this balance truly achievable? Are we, in pursuit of a marginally improved...
Ripple’s public XRP Ledger (XRPL) is currently experiencing a surge of activity as it relates to the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) world. Look to have the chatter kick into high gear very soon! While Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to grab the headlines, XRPL is creating something…their regulators would be crazy to...
The cryptocurrency industry is currently going through a deep paradigm shift. Regulatory clarity is growing, enforcement actions are changing, and institutional interest is increasing. Recent developments across the globe signal a maturing market, with jurisdictions refining their approaches to digital assets and seeking to balance innovation with risk management. Read...
Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...
The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...
A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...
It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...
Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...
Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...
Calloutcoin.com aspires to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving marketplace of blockchain and crypto. We provide rigorous research on NFT standards, metaverse technology, digital identity solutions and the most recent DeFi innovations. Today, it's time to dive into Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) NFTs, a unique way to...
