CZ wants to unify BNB staking tokens. Great. But could this be DeFi democratization, or merely Binance pulling a fast one, particularly on new markets such as Africa? So I believe we do need to be asking some tough questions.Africa's DeFi: Opportunity or Exploitation?Let's be real. DeFi in Africa isn’t...
The Aptos community now stands at a critical crossroads. Now with this proposal to decimate staking rewards by almost 50%, the timing is incredibly suspect. Though the intent is to increase capital efficiency and encourage broader DeFi participation, I feel there is a great storm coming — particularly for Africa’s...
Babylon. The very name invokes a picture of classic beauty, a soaring monument to human aspiration. However, in the crypto world, ambition often doesn’t lead to victory. The recent $1.2 billion exit from Babylon’s DeFi protocol is that meaningful. It might very well mean the death of a dream. This...
Was it all just a mirage? Only months ago, Africa’s dream of becoming a Bitcoin DeFi powerhouse seemed well on its way. Creative, artistic, and innovative projects like Babylon were pushing this artistic transformation forward. BABY crypto has gone on a wild ride. This decline, in the wake of post-airdrop...
So, the SEC punted again. Big surprise. For one, they’re kicking the can down the road on Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF, which would let you earn staking rewards. Now suppose that they decide to wait until June 2025 to announce it. Life goes on as the world continues to turn, but...
Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is at a great crossroads. Its market cap is nearly $200 billion, and its retroactive paradigm-shifting growth would make even Bitcoin envious. Over the past few decades, its performance has been dismal. The cryptocurrency finds itself having to navigate new internal battles...
Let’s face it, the crypto community can’t resist an exciting hype train. Right now, the AI-powered trading locomotive is barreling down the tracks, with Grok and ChatGPT as its star conductors. Well before you decide to mortgage your home and give Uber all your assets, let’s slow down a moment...
You know, sometimes I feel like I'm watching a rerun of an old movie, only this time, it's playing out in the halls of Congress. The Senate Banking Committee’s recent hearing on the need for comprehensive crypto regulation. It was a bit like a Broadway show. Rather than earnestly seeking...
The recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on regulating the crypto space? If I’m being truthful, it was more like seeing a train wreck go down in slow motion. While senators debated the nuances of defining a digital asset – is it a security, a commodity, or something else entirely? –...
Forget about Wall Street, the exciting disruptor in crypto day trading is cooking up in the crowded streets of Southeast Asia. I'm not talking about hedge fund managers with Bloomberg terminals; I'm talking about the everyday person – the small business owner in Jakarta, the student in Kuala Lumpur, the...
You think you know stablecoins. Tether, USDC – the usual suspects. Big market caps, widespread adoption. Comforting, right? Wrong. As all eyes are on these titans, a more quiet revolution is in the making. Looking forward to seeing you there! This lack of attention is robbing you of big future...
The original and inarguable promise of crypto was decentralization and freedom. We lost sight of that dream and exchanged it for something else. A façade that appears solid even if it’s a digital optical illusion shimmering on top of a fintech swamp crater. I'm talking about stablecoins.Are Your "Safe" Coins...
Yes, short liquidations played a role. A big one. But to ascribe the whole $113,000 increase to that? That’s equivalent to claiming the only reason the Titanic sank was due to one iceberg. Oversimplification at its finest!Is $113K Just a Mirage?Look, we all saw the headlines. Bitcoin smashed through $110,000,...
The allure of crypto salaries is undeniable. It’s the new digital gold rush, baby! Appeal to the best tech talent and solidify your place in the inevitable future of finance. However, lurking just below the surface is a major regulatory loophole. This ticking time bomb in your HR department may...