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5 Reasons CBDCs Won't Kill All Altcoins (But Will Hurt Some)

5 Reasons CBDCs Won't Kill All Altcoins (But Will Hurt Some)

Let's be frank. The crypto world has been abuzz, and not in a good way. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are looming large, and everyone's asking: are altcoins doomed? The short answer to that is no, but the long answer is where it gets really interesting. Think of it like...

CBDCs: A Threat or Opportunity for Financial Inclusion in Africa?

CBDCs: A Threat or Opportunity for Financial Inclusion in Africa?

The drumbeat for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) is indeed a cacophony. Are they the financial savior Africa’s been waiting for, or a Trojan horse under the guise of progress? Time to leave behind the hypothetical hot air and get down to what this means in practice.Africa's Banking Crisis: A...

Beyond the Hype: How Bitcoin's Rise Impacts Real People's Lives?

Beyond the Hype: How Bitcoin's Rise Impacts Real People's Lives?

I was talking recently to Thandi, an unemployed single mother living in Soweto on the outskirts of Johannesburg, who made a huge leap of faith. She converted all her small savings into Bitcoin, even though she knew it was for her daughter’s school fees. Opportunities offered through social media play...

FloppyPepe: Can This Meme Coin Actually Empower Communities?

FloppyPepe: Can This Meme Coin Actually Empower Communities?

Can a meme coin, an asset created from the internet’s biggest jokes, truly give communities power? It sounds absurd, I know. But just allow me to explain, because the concept of FloppyPepe (FPPE) is more fascinating than another pump-and-dump shitcoin. I think it really is a game changer. I know...

Circle's Amazon Dream: Is This the End of Crypto Anarchy?

Circle's Amazon Dream: Is This the End of Crypto Anarchy?

Remember the early days of crypto? The digital space has quickly become a new Wild West, full of dangerous libertarian fantasies. People are excitedly trying to break free from the shackles of old school finance. That was the promise. Welcome to a decentralized future! In this new paradigm, people have...

Ethereum's Revolution: 3 Reasons Bitcoin's Reign Is Ending Now

Ethereum's Revolution: 3 Reasons Bitcoin's Reign Is Ending Now

The air in Paris crackles with innovation. It's not just the scent of freshly baked bread; it's the buzz around Ethereum. Move aside, hoary Bitcoin-is-digital-gold narrative. That’s where the real revolution is – it’s getting built on Ethereum, brick by digital brick. And frankly, Bitcoin's reign? The more we look...

Bitcoin Nears All-Time High as Price Surges Past $110,000

Bitcoin Nears All-Time High as Price Surges Past $110,000

On Monday— Valentines Day —Bitcoin’s price skyrocketed to over $110,000. This increase was the first time it has topped that mark in almost two weeks. The latter of which has the cryptocurrency now sitting less than 2% away from its all-time high. This wave of investment coincides with a period...

Beyond the Hype Will MAGACOIN Help Real People?

Beyond the Hype Will MAGACOIN Help Real People?

Can crypto truly lift all boats? I find myself asking this question every time I see the release of a new altcoin like MAGACOIN FINANCE. It’s promising the moon, promising unlimited wealth and a transformation of everything. We’ve experienced what feels like an endless parade of headlines declaring Solana (SOL),...

Beyond the Hype: How Ethereum's Surge Fails Everyday Africans

Beyond the Hype: How Ethereum's Surge Fails Everyday Africans

The news is everywhere: Ethereum's up! Twenty percent increase, brought about by that maybe-inserts-remark here- US-UK trade deal everyone is celebrating. Look, everybody is talking about this “bullish sentiment” and “institutional accumulation. But over here in Johannesburg, I’m having the exact opposite experience, the exact opposite truth that the headlines...

ZORA: Can This Crypto Actually Empower Creators, Or Just Enrich Coinbase?

ZORA: Can This Crypto Actually Empower Creators, Or Just Enrich Coinbase?

Can ZORA truly return the usefulness and freedom to our internet? Or is it just the latest shiny object out of Coinbase’s cookie jar? We need to have an honest conversation about the real promise and peril of this new crypto token.Creators' Dreams vs. Coinbase's Bottom LineZora Network, the layer-2...