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...
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....
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...
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...
So, a TRX ETF. Justin Sun's confirmed it. Canary Capital's filed. The latest crypto ETF to make its case and seek approval for its share of the pie. We've seen this movie before, right? Yet this time, the intrigue deepens, especially when looking through the lens of the African context....
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are working towards regulatory certainty for crypto-themed investment funds. Their benevolent intervention may, accidentally, provide a death knell to the blossoming fintech ecosystem on the continent. It’s time to discuss if a one-size-fits-all regulatory approach really does serve the best interests of the global financial...
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...
Here's the uncomfortable truth: Wall Street rarely acts out of pure altruism. I can’t help it, but I was intrigued to see that Canary Capital has applied for the first US Tron (TRX) ETF, dubbed the Canary Staked TRX ETF. I’m not that excited about it. It’s not cynicism, but...
Upexi’s recent $100 million investment into Solana (SOL) has sent shockwaves through the crypto space. We've seen the headlines: Upexi's stock skyrocketed. Just like MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin move, they’re going all in on Solana. That’s focusing too much on the surface-level price action and the memecoin connections. This isn’t some opportunistic...
XRP.Africa.Fintech.Three modest words that, strung together, murmur of revolution and promise. We see the headlines: low volatility, compressed spring, potential explosion. Analysts in Mumbai are watching charts. What if they’re actually missing the big picture. Or are they only looking past the 4 hour candlesticks and into the soul of...
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...
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...
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...
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...