DeFi and Stablecoin Security: A discussion with Dr. Andy Zhou, CEO of BlocSec
This unique conversational series from Chaintech profiles leading innovators who are bridging the world of web3 with traditional fintech. We take an in-depth look at their leadership philosophies and discuss their thoughts on trends that are driving fintech's future in the Asia Pacific and around the world . A secure, compliant, and trustworthy ecosystem is crucial for web3 fintech technologies, such as DeFi apps and stablecoins to scale. BlockSec, a blockchain security c
The U.S. Fed's Skinny Master Account: Redefining Payments in the Stablecoin Era
The Federal Reserve's proposal to introduce 'skinny master accounts' represents potentially one of the most significant regulatory developments in the payments industry in recent memory. While headlines celebrate this as a victory for innovation, a deeper analysis reveals a more nuanced picture. This move signals the Fed's growing recognition that payment rails are fundamentally changing, but it also raises critical questions about access, competition, and whether this policy
Bitcoin is Dead. Long Live Bitcoin.
How JPMorgan's embrace marks the death of crypto's founding ideals—and why that might be exactly what the market wanted. On October 24, 2025, JPMorgan Chase announced it would allow institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans by year-end. Bitcoin's price? Hovering around $113,000, down from its July peak of $124,000. 17 years ago today—October 31, 2008—Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin whitepaper. The timing wasn't coincidental. It came just






