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5 Reasons Why Bitcoin's Fate Rests on the US-China Trade War

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin's Fate Rests on the US-China Trade War

You would be forgiven for assuming that Bitcoin’s price is a direct result of Elon Musk’s tweets or the new hot DeFi trend. Think again. The true puppet master pulling the strings from behind the curtain is the burgeoning, at times boiling, US-China trade war. As one of the few...

Beyond the Hype How Crypto Can Actually Empower Underserved Communities

Beyond the Hype How Crypto Can Actually Empower Underserved Communities

Let’s face it, when the average American hears the word cryptocurrency, they picture Lamborghinis and overnight success stories. They hear the newscasters talking about it, they see the charts rising and falling, and they see major headlines declaring that Bitcoin has crashed. They overlook the quiet revolution that’s already unfolding...

Beyond the Hype: Can Ethereum's Rally Fuel Real-World Change in Africa?

Beyond the Hype: Can Ethereum's Rally Fuel Real-World Change in Africa?

Ethereum’s recent price increase – close to 40% in a single week! – has got everybody chattering. Let's be real: price surges are a dime a dozen in crypto. What’s most important is whether this new frenzy of interest can translate into tangible improvements for Americans in their daily lives....

Ethereum's Rally: Is This Time Different, Or Just Another Crypto Mirage?

Ethereum's Rally: Is This Time Different, Or Just Another Crypto Mirage?

The question on everyone's mind: Is this Ethereum rally the real deal, or are we just seeing another crypto mirage shimmering on the horizon? Like you, we want to hope this time it’s different, that the wave of interest is built on real advancements, and not just temporary buzz. Now,...

Ethereum's Rally: 3 Reasons Why It's Not Just Hype

Ethereum's Rally: 3 Reasons Why It's Not Just Hype

Okay, let's be honest. Another crypto rally? So it’s very easy to write this off as all hype, driven by FOMO and social media speculation. As someone who's been watching markets from Tokyo for years, I've learned to dig deeper. I've seen bubbles inflate and burst, and I've learned that...

Ethereum's Rally: Ignoring the Real People It's Supposed to Help?

Ethereum's Rally: Ignoring the Real People It's Supposed to Help?

Ethereum's price surges again. Another headline celebrating the "democratization of finance." Have we really democratized finance after all? Alternatively, are we just creating another sandbox for the privileged, all the while pushing the vulnerable even more behind? Futures on platforms, like tastylive, Inc., are talking up ways to profit. At...

7 Reasons This Altcoin Surge Isn't Just Another Crypto Pump

7 Reasons This Altcoin Surge Isn't Just Another Crypto Pump

Okay, let's talk altcoins. You're seeing the headlines, hearing the whispers of "altseason," fueled by Bitcoin's sideways shuffle and USDT's weakening grip. Everybody’s got their eye on the billions of dollars in gains, but hold on a minute there, turbo. I’ve attended many of these rallies, and nearly all have...

Falling USDT Dominance: A Win for Financial Inclusion in Africa?

Falling USDT Dominance: A Win for Financial Inclusion in Africa?

Is a change in crypto dominance that big of a game changer? We've all seen the headlines: Bitcoin's taking a breather, altcoins are flexing, and even USDT, the king of stablecoins, is losing ground. While charts and technical analysis reveals a lot, it doesn’t tell us how to make that...

Ethereum's Surge: Is This a Real Recovery or a Fool's Rally?

Ethereum's Surge: Is This a Real Recovery or a Fool's Rally?

Is crypto winter finally over, and are you relieved to see green for the first time across the entire crypto portfolio? I get it. After months of what seemed like an unending bear market, a glimmer in the bullish direction is good to see. Ethereum, in particular, has taken the...

Ethereum's Rise: Will It Lift Africa's Unbanked or Leave Them Behind?

Ethereum's Rise: Will It Lift Africa's Unbanked or Leave Them Behind?

Here we are watching Ethereum skyrocket powered by temporary tariff reprieve hopes and meme coin mayhem. Let’s get real, this isn’t about changing the course of international trade. Call it a “risk-on” bounce, a short-lived central bank-induced reprieve for investors who’ve been singed during this prolonged crypto winter. The question...