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The fall of FTX: A tale of hubris in the crypto world | Opinion

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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In the world of technology and cryptocurrency, a world where everyone seems to be a “founder”, “leader” or “entrepreneur”,  one word that seems to persistently hover in the atmosphere is “arrogance.” It’s as if the very essence of innovation and disruption is interwoven with an air of invincibility, a sense that the old rules don’t apply to the new kids on the block. This arrogance often leads to the downfall of promising companies, and FTX, a once-prominent player in the crypto space, serves as a stark reminder of the perils of hubris. You might also like: ‘The end of the Wild West’: What awaits crypto after the Bankman-Fried’s case FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang in 2017, rapidly rose to prominence within the crypto community. With its sleek user interface, diverse r...

Metaverse taxation: integrating virtual world into current tax policies

With the metaverse booming to 400 million users, the challenge arises: how do we tax this burgeoning virtual world? Metaverse is a virtual world where millions of people spend their time nowadays. To give you an idea of its popularity, there are currently about 400 million active users worldwide. Back in 2021, the metaverse was valued at about $58.5 billion. Fast forward a few years, experts are saying it could skyrocket to a mind-blowing $1.5 trillion by 2030. This isn’t just a place for fun and games. It’s shaping up to be a serious contender in the global economy. Now, with all this growth, a big question is popping up: How will we include this virtual economy in our existing tax systems? It’s like when online shopping became a thing, and everyone was scratching their heads about how to handle taxes. A Harvard scholar Young Ran (Christine) Kim, who is part of the team at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, recently shared her insights in a research paper, op...