Bitcoin’s blasting off like a SpaceX rocket, Ethereum sputtering on the launchpad. And when we look out, we see the headlines, the charts, the breathless pronouncements of a new bull run. But wait before you envision Lambos lining the streets in front of mud huts, let’s discuss what all this...
The hype was real. When Trump first indicated a pro-crypto position (most notably with the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan that sent Bitcoin’s value skyrocketing). The reality? That’s a huge disappointment, particularly to Africa’s rapidly growing fintech market. In the process, the often-forgotten continent is again, er, forgotten. We were sold...
$90,000 Bitcoin? So what? That’s probably your first thought. Another number, another headline. Allow me to say, this is not another price point. For Africa, a jump to $90K-$92K would be a tectonic shift kind of deal. Perhaps this new record will ignite the new financial revolution that has been...
Consumer product brand owner Upexi is betting big on Solana, investing $100 million in the ecosystem. Sounds exciting, right? The first firm out of the gate is GSR, a crypto trading firm. Their justification, they say, is that it’s about bridging the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset...
Can XRP really hit $5.2? That's the question on every crypto enthusiast's mind. Forget technical analysis for a second. The solution isn’t hiding on Wall Street boardroom tables. That energy is found in the bustling street markets and innovation centers across the African continent. It's a bold claim, I know....
Is Bitcoin really Africa's financial savior? Crypto is going to transform the whole continent. It will bring the unbanked into the fold and usher in a new era of prosperity! But hold on just a second there. This isn’t a Cinderella story. The story promoted by many Western crypto true...
So the Bitcoin rollercoaster is preparing for another hopeful ascent, with that fabled $100,000 level once again visible on the horizon. We’re all witnessing the headlines, the nitty-gritty nuts and bolts technical analysis, the prognostications. In the meantime, Wall Street strategists are busy poring over charting wedges and 200-day moving...
Now, picture Amina, a Kenyan farmer. She avoids predatory loan sharks by accessing micro-loans on a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built entirely on the Bitcoin network. Get acquainted with Kwame, a vibrant 9-year-old Nigerian entrepreneur. Now, he can easily receive payments from international clients and customers, skipping the big fees...
Bitcoin reaching $94,500 is more than a financial headline. It could be a world-altering development — particularly for Africans. From Freetown to Johannesburg and beyond, this continent is humming with entrepreneurial spirit. Millions of entrepreneurs are stifled by a lack of access to formal financial systems. Stop listening to what...
You see the headlines: Bitcoin hitting new highs, ETFs raking in billions. I see something else entirely. A quiet revolution is brewing on the African continent. It’s powered by Bitcoin, sure, but increasingly by a new generation of altcoins, including SUI, Solana, and Cardano. These aren’t just speculative assets —...
Since then, Paul Atkins has taken the reins at the SEC, which represents a dramatically different leadership as well. If successful, this change would be a tectonic shift for Bitcoin’s future. Forget the typical bureaucratic relabeling – this is an actual paradigm shift in thinking. He is a pro-crypto advocate....
Western analysts are salivating over Bitcoin possibly reaching $92,000. Okay, fine. Let’s be honest, that’s a whole lot of yesterday’s news in Southeast Asia. We understand that Wall Street is attuned to charting lines and price targets, and the like. In contrast, Gen Z in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam...
Southeast Asia was buzzing. You could feel it. The busy streets of Jakarta are clamorous with activity. In stark contrast, Singapore’s tech scene is abuzz with the latest wave of hopeful optimism. Bitcoin. This initiative is not only about profit. We seek financial inclusion to unshackle from the longstanding gatekeepers...
Upexi, a diversified conglomerate known for its astute agility in the consumer product space, is taking a deep dive into the metaverse. They are doing a $100 million private placement, with most of that investment going directly into Solana (SOL). My initial reaction? Mostly an eye-rolling combination of yay and,...
The crypto community is all abuzz! Bitcoin has blasted through $88,000, short sellers getting decimated in the process, and gold trading like it’s on fire. Let’s not kid ourselves, this isn’t a Bitcoin maximalists’ victory lap. Trump's latest antics, specifically his Fed Chair threat, and the resulting market jitters have...
The headlines scream: Bitcoin soars to $88,000! Trump rattles the Fed! Safe haven! Before you sell your home and jump into the crypto deep end, hold on just a second. The label “safe haven” is sticking to Bitcoin like it’s 2017 again, but deserves a reality check. This last point...
The buzz around XRP making it to $5.2 is hitting fever pitch. Analysts are looking to moving averages, coyly referring to the movement of Bitcoin in 2013 and 2017, and casting a wave of FOMO incense. Wait just a minute before you refinance your home and invest in XRP! Let’s...
Bitcoin hitting $87,000 – forget about it going to $92,000 – seems like fantasy land. It’s the closest thing I can imagine to seeing a phoenix rise from the ashes. Those ashes were in turn stoked by the protectionist policies of the Trump administration. Are we seeing a genuine bull...