Maka O Kalani

As a writer, Maka explores how digital assets and decentralized finance can empower communities, promote financial sovereignty, and align with human values of harmony, stewardship, and rising together. Their work spans insightful articles, threads, and creative content on Bitcoin, altcoins, NFTs, DeFi, and the evolving crypto landscape—often infusing a unique island perspective that highlights ethical innovation and cultural resilience.

Tether U.S. CEO Bo Hines Says Company Could Become Leading Global T-Bill Buyer

Tether U.S. CEO Bo Hines Says Company Could Become Leading Global T-Bill Buyer

In a bold declaration that underscores the tightening bond between digital assets and traditional finance, Tether’s U.S. CEO, Bo Hines, announced Wednesday that the stablecoin issuer is on track to become one of the top 10 buyers of U.S. Treasury bills globally this year. Speaking at the Bitcoin Investor Conference in Manhattan, the former Executive … Read more

Stablecoin Yields Emerge as Key Hurdle in White House CLARITY Act Talks

Stablecoin Yields Emerge as Key Hurdle in White House CLARITY Act Talks

A high-stakes White House meeting, including representatives from both the crypto and traditional banking sectors, aimed at finalizing the stalled CLAIRTY Act, concluded without a definitive breakthrough. While the participants described the session convened by the White House Crypto Policy Council and led by President Trump’s crypto adviser Patrick Witt as “productive,” the disagreement over … Read more

WHITEWHALE Crypto: What Is The White Whale Token?

WHITEWHALE Crypto: What Is The White Whale Token?

The White Whale (WHITEWHALE) is a narrative-driven meme coin on the Solana blockchain that is designed as an ‘anti-predator’ symbol to challenge traditional market manipulation. It represents a community-focused, transparent project aiming to survive apex predators in the crypto space without a formal technical roadmap or traditional utility. As of early 2026, it has shown … Read more

Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance Fails to Lift Bitcoin Amid Market Sell-Off

Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance Fails to Lift Bitcoin Amid Market Sell-Off

Bitcoin is currently facing its biggest crash, plunging below $70,000 and hitting a wall of $60,000. According to the latest reports, Bitcoin has fallen hard, sharply breaking many closely-watched, significant support levels, causing the analysts to fear a ‘death spiral’.  After the all-time high of $126,000 in October 2025, when the ‘Digital Gold’ reached February … Read more

Galaxy CEO Novogratz Says Crypto’s Speculation Era Is Gradually Ending

Galaxy CEO Novogratz Says Crypto’s Speculation Era Is Gradually Ending

Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, recently stated that crypto’s “age of speculation” may be coming to an end amid Bitcoin’s sharp decline in price in 2026. The main catalyst behind this shift is that the crypto industry has brought in “institutions where people have a different risk tolerance.” He attributes this shift to institutional … Read more

LayerZero Unveils ‘Zero’ Blockchain With Citadel, ARK Backing

LayerZero Unveils ‘Zero’ Blockchain With Citadel, ARK Backing

On Tuesday, LayerZero Labs unveiled Zero, a new institutional-grade permissionless layer-1 blockchain designed specifically for powering the scale and security requirements of the global financial markets. The company is known for operating one of the largest interoperability networks in the digital assets space. Zero is backed by a powerhouse roster of institutional investors and partners, … Read more

Hong Kong Proceeds with Stablecoin Plans Despite Beijing’s Reservations

Hong Kong Proceeds with Stablecoin Plans Despite Beijing’s Reservations

Hong Kong plans to proceed with its initial batch of stablecoin licenses in March, despite Beijing’s long-standing opposition to cryptocurrency activities. While Beijing maintains its opposition, the rollout positions Hong Kong as a controlled test case within China’s broader financial system rather than a policy reversal. Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, signaled … Read more

Vitalik Buterin Details Ethereum’s Integration Possibilities With AI

Vitalik Buterin Details Ethereum’s Integration Possibilities With AI

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder and one of the most celebrated industry experts in the crypto world, has shared his latest vision and strategies for the Ethereum Network’s association with modern artificial intelligence (AI) technology. He suggests that Ethereum’s close association with artificial intelligence could strengthen markets and enhance financial security. He outlined his broader vision … Read more

Ethereum Plans ZK-Proof Block Validation to Reach 10,000 TPS by 2026

Ethereum Plans ZK-Proof Block Validation to Reach 10,000 TPS by 2026

Ethereum is set to undergo a major upgrade that could improve the network’s scalability by transitioning to zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs for block validation. The move is to scale the network to process up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), drastically improving its speed and efficiency. EIP-8025, or “Optional Execution Proofs”, will shift consensus to simple … Read more