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Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Fails Africa 3 Ways It Hurts Fintech

Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Fails Africa 3 Ways It Hurts Fintech

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...

Crypto: Just Another Coin Alternative? History Says Yes!

Crypto: Just Another Coin Alternative? History Says Yes!

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's Privacy at Risk? 3 Regulatory Storms Brewing

Monero's Privacy at Risk? 3 Regulatory Storms Brewing

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 Celebrates 11 Years Amidst Privacy Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny

Monero Celebrates 11 Years Amidst Privacy Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny

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...

FIT21: Why Congress' Crypto Choice Impacts Africa's Fintech Future

FIT21: Why Congress' Crypto Choice Impacts Africa's Fintech Future

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...

Revolut Crypto Loss: 3 Hidden Risks Even Careful Users Miss

Revolut Crypto Loss: 3 Hidden Risks Even Careful Users Miss

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...

Trump's $TRUMP Coin: Genius Move or Risky Gamble for Africa?

Trump's $TRUMP Coin: Genius Move or Risky Gamble for Africa?

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....

Minister's Crypto Hack: Proof Politicians Still Don't Get Blockchain?

Minister's Crypto Hack: Proof Politicians Still Don't Get Blockchain?

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...

Is TRUMP Token's Rally a Sign of Market Irrationality or Something More?

Then again, the crypto market is always a fickle creature, right? Now we’re witnessing Bitcoin dancing around $95,000, a resurgence for altcoins, and the Fear & Greed Index showing “greedy.” Amidst this resurgence, two tokens stand out: TRUMP and SUI. Both have provided record-breaking returns of 79% and 70%. They...

Bitcoin ETFs: Are Institutions Setting A Trap?

Unprecedented inflows inundate the market, with BlackRock and Fidelity at the top. Bitcoin has rocketed above $90,000, triggering stories that scream of a crypto comeback triggered by investments from traditional institutions. Before you go running into this like everyone else, driven by your fear of missing out (FOMO), wait up...

TRUMP & SUI Surge! Are Altcoins the New Kings of Crypto?

New and exciting developments continue to unfold within the cryptocurrency market, as new altcoins such as TRUMP and SUI have kicked off an impressive summer rally. These digital assets have seen tremendous growth, leading many to speculate that we are on the verge of a shift in crypto market dominance....

7 Reasons Wall Street Is Finally Embracing Crypto (You Won't Believe #4!)

Wall Street finally getting it. I've been saying it for years, and now the big boys are starting to see what we early adopters knew all along: crypto isn't going anywhere. In reality, it’s becoming an important disruptive force that’s changing the whole financial services ecosystem as we know it,...

TRUMP and SUI Moonshot Madness – Southeast Asia's Next Crypto Craze?

Forget Wall Street. Forget Silicon Valley. If you’re curious about where the real crypto action is happening, look no further than Southeast Asia. It’s cooler, crazier, kookier, and quirkier than you think! You think Bitcoin hitting $95,000 is exciting? That's old news. We're talking TRUMP tokens and SUI, baby. And...

XRP to $6.50? Southeast Asia is About to Explode!

Are you ready for a financial revolution? Forget Wall Street, forget London. The real fireworks are getting ready to go off over in Southeast Asia—and XRP is about to strike the match. You might be thinking, "$6.50? That's just another crypto moonshot dream." I'm telling you, this is different. This...

XRP to $6.50? Experts Weigh In on the Crypto's Bullish Surge

The cryptocurrency market is a circus of speculation and promise, and XRP certainly isn’t immune to this trend. Recently this new ambitious price target of $6.50 has been going around, causing excitement and skepticism among early stage investors alike. BlockchainShock dives into the technical indicators and expert opinions that are...

XRP to $6.50? The Sobering Truth Behind This Crypto Prediction

The crypto sphere is buzzing. XRP to $6.50? The headlines scream it. Technical analysis, Elliott Waves, Descending Triangles – all indicating a moonshot in the works, folks. Analysts are throwing around numbers like confetti. Before you mortgage your house and YOLO into XRP, let's pump the brakes and inject a...