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...
Since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrencies have exploded in popularity, with all cryptocurrencies combined worth more than $1 trillion. The hype around the digital revolution has ensnared investors, technologists, and critics. This overwhelming body of interest is fueling a deep exploration of how it fits within our overall...
Monero just celebrated its 11th birthday. Eleven years of winning the right to financial privacy in a world that’s become obsessed with surveillance. To be frank, those party favors weren’t exactly sweet this time around. Why? Though its features have spawned imitators, Monero remains deeply committed to the power of...
Monero was released as a fork of Bytecoin in 2014. It has since returned a strong contender in the cryptosphere — currently the 33rd largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Monero has a market cap of roughly $4 billion. Additionally, it differs from most cryptocurrencies in that it focuses on providing...
Imagine Fatima, a young coder in Lagos. She’s working on a blockchain-based platform to connect farmers directly to microloans, eliminating predatory lenders and increasing food security. Her dream? To scale her solution across the continent. Fatima’s future will be shaped by the choices we make today. Countless African entrepreneurs like...
That tale of Tzoni Raykov getting despoiled of $1,500 in USDC on Revolut? It's not just his problem. It's a flashing red light for anyone dabbling in crypto, even those of us who think we're being extra careful. Revolut’s nonsensical explanation of “technical challenges” is frankly a slap in the...
Donald Trump getting into the meme coin craze with $TRUMP? That might be a stroke of genius, or it might be a flop of epic proportions. Given the role Africa may play in this future, this scenario becomes all the more important. Put away the price charts for a second....
Lucy Powell’s X account hack — both personally and professionally — but revealing the appalling state of security. It works against those in Southeast Asia who are trying desperately to follow the rules and create legitimate blockchain businesses. Promoting a "House of Commons" coin? The irony is thicker than London...
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....
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...
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...
$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...
Bitcoin (BTC) price has recently made powerful bullish momentum. This has left many individual investors scrambling to figure out whether it’s going to shoot up to $90,000 in the near future. This article unpacks the technical analysis behind TCX’s potential rally. That includes an overview of major support and resistance...
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...
The crypto space, as we all know, is a highly speculative environment driven by sentiment. Recent events involving Donald Trump’s plan to adopt a Bitcoin reserve give us a vivid example of this phenomenon. That first announcement sent a shockwave of excitement and speculation across the country. The grizzly details...
Upexi’s recent $100 million investment into Solana is causing a stir both in the crypto and traditional finance communities. This smart move isn’t just about the headlines. In the big picture, it would be another signal—like Fidelity’s announcement—that cryptocurrency is going more mainstream and gradually being incorporated into corporate finance....