economic impact

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Will it Empower or Exploit Vulnerable Investors?

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Will it Empower or Exploit Vulnerable Investors?

The same guy who a few years ago called Bitcoin a “scam” is prepping to jump into the crypto ETF deep end. Trump Media's foray into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs raises a critical question: Is this a genuine attempt to empower investors, or a calculated move to capitalize on loyalty...

Bitcoin's Boom Hides A Dark Side? How It Hurts South Africa

Bitcoin's Boom Hides A Dark Side? How It Hurts South Africa

Bitcoin's back, baby! Over $110,000, analysts are almost foaming at the mouth at the mere mention of it touching $120,000. Ethereum’s shooting to the moon, Solana is on the rise, even Dogecoin is barking up the right tree. Everybody’s getting excited about the advantages, the promise, the possibilities. Here in...

Beyond the Hype: How Bitcoin's 'Stability' Impacts Real People

Beyond the Hype: How Bitcoin's 'Stability' Impacts Real People

Bitcoin's "stability" around $104,000? Headlines are screaming that bitcoin is poised to rally back to all-time highs, analysts are drooling over bullish RSI indicators. Let's be brutally honest: who actually benefits from these pronouncements? The average commuter in Johannesburg, and the woman who can’t afford to feed her children, respectively,...

3 Reasons Why This US-China Trade Deal Will Fuel Altcoin Mania

3 Reasons Why This US-China Trade Deal Will Fuel Altcoin Mania

Let me tell you about Sarah. Sarah is 42 and employed in a good position. Like many of us, she dreams of having a little more financial flexibility. She’s been listening to the rumor mill on altcoins, on people getting rich, but on the dangers involved. She is indeed unsure,...

Bitcoin Rally A Mirage? This Trade War Update Changes Everything

Bitcoin Rally A Mirage? This Trade War Update Changes Everything

The crypto market is buzzing. Bitcoin’s flirting with its all-time high, altcoins are going crazy, and the crypto party doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon. Many in the market are blaming this recent spike on a shift in investor confidence fueled by positive signals from US-China trade discussions. So...

Bitcoin's $100K Surge Could Change Lives in South Africa. Here's How

Bitcoin's $100K Surge Could Change Lives in South Africa. Here's How

Envision a South Africa where financial independence is easily attainable. It is no longer an elusive mirage reserved for the elite. It is an everyday reality for several million. A Bitcoin moonshot to $100,000 releases amazing possibilities. This opportunity is uniquely important for countries facing high levels of inequality and...

Alabama's Crypto Fail: 5 Reasons Why This Kills Innovation

Alabama's Crypto Fail: 5 Reasons Why This Kills Innovation

It’s hard to overstate how badly Alabama just slammed the door on its own future. The House Ways and Means General Fund Committee's decision to punt on crypto bills HB482 and HB484 isn't just a legislative delay. It's economic suicide. Like Alabama, many states celebrate their own as backwaters. It’s...

Trade Wars & Crypto: Is Your Portfolio at Risk?

Trade Wars & Crypto: Is Your Portfolio at Risk?

Shaping the new, unregulated, and dangerous world of cryptocurrency investments has been akin to walking through a minefield. Recent geopolitical tensions, including the U.S.-China trade war, further compound this uncertainty. In this article, we explore how increasing trade tensions have affected the prices of cryptocurrencies. It offers a roadmap for...

Crypto's Pain: Is the US-China Feud Crushing Your Dreams?

Crypto's Pain: Is the US-China Feud Crushing Your Dreams?

Is your crypto portfolio feeling kinda… flat these days? You're not alone. We’re all feeling the squeeze. Perhaps you leapt into the game expecting to make a fast million, a wedding ring, a deposit on a home, or just some general young-person-financial-security. Whatever your aspiration, the recent market correction has...