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Beyond the Hype: How Altcoins Can Solve Africa's Biggest Problems

Beyond the Hype: How Altcoins Can Solve Africa's Biggest Problems

Let’s face it, when the average American hears “altcoin,” they picture speculation, volatility, potentially even scam. What if I told you that these frequently-overlooked digital doors lead to significant and substantive change. If done right, they can be catalytic to build vibrant communities throughout Africa. Forget the Lambo fantasies though,...

Bitcoin's Fading Crown? 3 Reasons Altcoins Are About to Explode

Bitcoin's Fading Crown? 3 Reasons Altcoins Are About to Explode

The air in Tokyo, similar to the crypto market, is constantly filled with excitement. Recently I’ve felt that something is changing, that the wind is blowing in a different direction. Everyone’s still focused on Bitcoin, I mean of course, but the altcoin whispers are growing, bolder, more self-assured. Frankly, I...

Cowen's Altcoin Warning: 3 Key Metrics That Could Prove Him Wrong

Cowen's Altcoin Warning: 3 Key Metrics That Could Prove Him Wrong

Altcoins to continue bleeding out against Bitcoin – that’s the warning issued recently by crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, which has the entire crypto community abuzz, and for good reason. The man's got a track record. In particular, he wants to underscore the power of US monetary policy. He identifies the...

Cowen's Altcoin Warning: Are We Witnessing a Bitcoin Power Grab?

Cowen's Altcoin Warning: Are We Witnessing a Bitcoin Power Grab?

Benjamin Cowen's recent warning about altcoins bleeding against Bitcoin isn't just technical analysis. It's a potential gut punch to the dreams many of us held for a truly decentralized financial future. It is really a story about hope becoming anxiety—the anxiety that the small fry is going to get stuck...

Ethereum's New Ally: How SharpLink's Move Could Empower Africa

Ethereum's New Ally: How SharpLink's Move Could Empower Africa

SharpLink Gaming ringing the Nasdaq closing bell in celebration of officially adopting Ethereum as its main treasury reserve asset. This is more than just a company bragging on itself. It’s a further potential seismic shift – one that, if combined with the right complementary measures, could completely change the financial...

Bitmine's Ethereum Bet Genius Or Just Another MicroStrategy?

Bitmine's Ethereum Bet Genius Or Just Another MicroStrategy?

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) is looking to make some waves with a massive $250 million bet on Ethereum. Thomas Lee of Fundstrat is really at the vanguard of this ambitious play. The news sent the stock into orbit, showering all of those early believers with a mind-boggling 3,000%+ profit in less...

Bitmine's 3000% Surge A Warning Or A Revolution?

Bitmine's 3000% Surge A Warning Or A Revolution?

The world of crypto is just as chaotic and unpredictable as it ever was, and everyone is watching Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) like a hawk. A 3000% increase over less than a week? It’s just the kind of headline that gets one drooling in avarice, or running in terror. And to...

SharpLink's ETH Treasury: Genius Move or Reckless Gamble?

SharpLink's ETH Treasury: Genius Move or Reckless Gamble?

SharpLink Gaming ringing the Nasdaq closing bell to commemorate their decision to make Ethereum their primary treasury reserve asset. It will go down as the most genius, boldest corporate finance move this decade, or we will witness one of the greatest corporate train wrecks. Gear up, because this ain’t your...

Ethereum's Broken Promises? Why Buterin's Fears Matter for Real People

Ethereum's Broken Promises? Why Buterin's Fears Matter for Real People

From Johannesburg, I've watched blockchain technology touted as a revolutionary force, a key to unlocking economic empowerment for marginalized communities across Africa and the developing world. We hear the promises: financial inclusion, secure land registries, transparent supply chains. Ethereum, thanks to its powerful smart contract capabilities, has led the charge...

Ethereum's Decentralization Mirage: Buterin's Wake-Up Call for Crypto

Ethereum's Decentralization Mirage: Buterin's Wake-Up Call for Crypto

As the sun shone on the shores of Cannes, Vitalik Buterin joined EthCC for one of his famous fireside chats. In doing so, he fired a shot that reverberates well beyond the Ethereum community. He's saying what many of us have feared for a while now: Ethereum's decentralization is, in...