Africa stands at a crossroads. Decentralized finance (DeFi) dazzles with many glitz and glamour. It provides financial inclusion for the unbanked, lower remittance costs, as well as innovative new investment opportunities. It’s tempting. Unfortunately, Trump’s recent decision to revoke the IRS rule has broadened the definition of a broker to...
Bhutan, the small Himalayan kingdom, has quietly, but decisively, become one of the world’s most important actors in the largely unregulated world of cryptocurrency. The reclusive country has been mining Bitcoin for several years, amassing holdings worth over $600 million as of April 9. Bhutan’s strategic investment in Bitcoin is...
I remember as a kid growing up in Accra, how difficult it was for my grandmother to send money to her sister in Kumasi. The fees were exorbitant, the process cumbersome, and the exchange rates—well let’s just say they weren’t in her favor. In the process, she lost a large...
Even by the volatile standards of the cryptocurrency market, this past week has been a wild ride even for more seasoned investors. Geopolitical tensions related to the tariff policies of former President Donald Trump, changes in market sentiment, and crypto’s built-in risks are in the mix. Combined, they’ve conspired to...
Okay, let's be real. Watching Bitcoin freefall under $84,000 after Trump’s tariff threats might have had you grinding your teeth. Another potential market disruption? Feels like we can’t win for losing, huh? Wait, before you hit that sell button, hold on. Well, let me be the first to say that...
Bitcoin’s price fell more than 2% on Sunday, dropping to $83,482 in Asia trading hours. This decline mostly undid the previous week’s progress, with Bitcoin missing out on the bull run of the equity markets. The fall came alongside erratic and confusing signals from the Trump administration on whether potential...
Is the America First policy going to place Africa last? We all saw Bitcoin stumble, dropping over 2% and briefly hitting $83,482. Ethereum dipped, altcoins wobbled, and the culprit? We’re particularly interested in the China-focused tariffs. While Wall Street shrugs, I'm looking further afield – to Africa, where crypto isn't...
Forecasting the future of crypto is like predicting the weather a year from now – you can look at the patterns, but a sudden storm can change everything. Other optimistic analysts, including Taki, are looking forward to 2025 based on his 15 years of experience in the market, Fibonacci levels...
The promise of crypto is seductive: financial freedom, a world without centralized control, a chance to level the playing field. Let’s get brutally frank – who is winning with this so-called revolution? Or is the unmarried mother just fleeing predatory payday loans? Or else the elite again surfing a new...
Is Trump really ushering in the sort of decentralized future he promised on the campaign trail, or just cashing in at our expense? Let's be real: the crypto landscape is already a minefield, even before politicians start throwing their weight around.Bitcoin Dreams or Financial Nightmares?Envision a future where financial sovereignty...