economicdevelopment

Bitcoin's Rise, Africa's Future Can Altcoins Bridge the Divide?

Bitcoin's Rise, Africa's Future Can Altcoins Bridge the Divide?

Bitcoin's blasting past $108,000. Insane, right? Before we all succumb to the @TechLash #FOMO, let’s aim higher. Much bigger. Forget Lambos for a second. Might this crypto boom, and more concretely an incoming altcoin season, finally be it for the developing world, and most importantly Africa? I’m not just talking...

Ethereum's Surge: Funding Africa's Future or Just Another Rich Man's Game?

Ethereum's Surge: Funding Africa's Future or Just Another Rich Man's Game?

Ethereum is up. Stocks linked to it are soaring. We're seeing headlines about BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) pivoting to ETH, SharpLink Gaming (SBET) raking in staking rewards, and Bit Digital (BTBT) raising millions to buy more of it. The numbers are impressive: Ethereum itself jumped 8.1% to $2601 recently. This...

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,...

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...

Initia's 40% Surge: A Win for Developers, A Boost for Africa?

Initia's 40% Surge: A Win for Developers, A Boost for Africa?

Initia's 40% surge post-Binance listing? It's more than just another crypto pump. It’s a HUGE deal – transformative even, particularly once you begin to consider what it means in terms of opportunities made available to developers on the continent. We’ll be honest, we know that the blockchain space can sometimes...