The Sinopsis: Is Hong Kong Becoming Crypto's Hub?
This week's edition explores the rise of crypto as a response to institutional failures, the future of Ethereum's block building space, India's new PMLA provisions for virtual assets, and more!
✨ Insights
Crypto Was Born Because Institutions Failed
by Juan Aranovich
The emergence of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance is a response to institutional failures and societal need for change, challenging the traditional financial system's inefficiencies and power imbalances.
Two Ways Block Builders Can Add Value and Improve User Experience
by Juan Aranovich and Thomas Tang
Block builders hold the key to Ethereum's future as they have the power to revolutionize the blockspace marketplace. Although many block builders currently prioritize extracting MEV, there are other promising opportunities to explore in this field.
Strengthening Governance of Virtual Assets: India's PMLA Provisions for Crypto
by Noah Roy
India's Ministry of Finance has included cryptocurrency and virtual digital assets under its money laundering prevention laws. Crypto businesses in India are now classified as reporting entities and are legally required to follow KYC norms and report suspicious transactions.
🗺️ Regional Insights
SGC’s 'Regional Desk' provides insights into emerging markets all over the world. Our team of experts offers in-depth analysis on key topics such as macroeconomics, cultural trends, regulation, and crypto adoption to foster a closer connection with these communities.
In this edition, we delve into Asia, particularly Hong Kong.
Is Hong Kong Becoming Asia's Leading Crypto Hub?
by Juan Aranovich
Analyzing Hong Kong's regulatory framework, crypto initiatives, and its potential to become a global crypto hub
The Feedback Loop: Public Policy & Crypto with Anastasia Dellaccio
This episode features Anastasia Dellaccio, a public affairs and crypto expert, who discusses the environmental impact of cryptocurrency, the innovation economy, and her experience in community engagement and civic work. Anastasia is the founder of WCOIN and was previously the Director of Public Policy for Core Scientific.
🖊️ Sino’s Updates
Arbtirum Aidrops ARB token
Venture-Backed Web3 Gaming Raises Are Heating Up
GPT-4 Unveiled: Exploring OpenAI's Advanced Multimodal Language Model
Unstoppable Domains to Roll Out Web3 Messaging Service on Polygon
Gaming project Aavegotchi to release own blockchain with Polygon Supernets
Domi announced QOL Build:
Nexon comes to Polygon:
Sui will launch in Q2:
📖 Learn With Sino
Here are some interesting reads that we recently enjoyed:
Stephen Webber on ZK proofs: As ZK Tech Booms in Crypto, Developers Must Consider User Safety
Davide Crapis: MEV Resilient Ethereum
Jon Charbonneau: Rollups Aren’t Real
Vitalik Buterin on social recovery wallets
Arthur Hayes: Kaiseki
Patrick McKenzie: Banking in very uncertain times
Paradigm: The Macro Pulse | The End Game
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