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.

Ethereum Nears Breakthrough on Blockchain Trilemma, Vitalik Buterin Says

Ethereum blockchain trilemma progress shown through network upgrade visuals

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum has crossed a line many thought was unreachable, and the long-standing blockchain trilemma is no longer just a theory of promise. According to him, it is now working in real conditions on Ethereum’s mainnet. The change comes from live implementations, not lab ideas, as PeerDAS has increased data availability without hurting … Read more

5 Pending Crypto ETF Decisions: How Will the SEC Shape 2026?

Pending crypto ETF approvals by the SEC in 2026

Crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have been dominating the news for a long time. Major crypto projects like Bitcoin and Ethereum have launched ETFs in the past, and they have succeeded in providing profits to individual investors and institutions. Taking inspiration from the success of such ETFs, several other crypto projects have applied for permission to … Read more

Are Stablecoins Taxable? What You Need To Know For 2026

Are Stablecoins Taxable

Stablecoins play a significant role in the cryptocurrency economy with a market cap of roughly $308 billion. They are taxed like any other digital assets, meaning that transactions such as trading, earning, or converting to income all trigger capital gains or ordinary income tax. Reporting stablecoin transactions requires proper documentation, including Form 8949 for trades … Read more

Turkmenistan Enacts Crypto Mining Law After November Approval

Turkmenistan Enacts Crypto Mining Law After November Approval

Turkmenistan has enacted its long-awaited crypto mining law, a groundbreaking move in the country’s digital asset regulation. The new rules officially allow crypto mining and exchange operations nationwide. Turkmenistan has been one of the world’s least-visited countries due to strict visa rules and censorship. They are now taking initiatives to legalize cryptocurrency mining and exchange … Read more

What is a Centralized Cryptocurrency Exchange (CEX)?

Centralized Cryptocurrency Exchange

Centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEX) serve as an intermediary for crypto transactions, providing services for buying, selling, and trading both fiat and digital currencies. In simpler terms, it connects users to facilitate the selling, buying, and trading of cryptocurrencies. What makes this digital platform centralized is that there is a company managing it, holding custody of … Read more