Aisha in Johannesburg had hopes of breaking the debt trap. Working two jobs, struggling to pay the rent, she had heard the rumors of Bitcoin, of people getting rich overnight. Then the altcoins arrived on the scene, offering bigger, faster returns on investment. She pumped her retirement savings into an...
Okay, picture this: I'm trying to explain Ethereum to my grandma, bless her heart. She believes Bitcoin is still something you mine in your backyard. I began discussing the nuances of various blockchains, gas fees, etc., and before I could finish, her eyes rolled back like a KRISPY KREME donut....
Let's be real. The internet is saturated with crypto hype. Lambos, early retirement, financial freedom – the list goes on. But beneath this breathtaking technology exterior finds an ugly truth that far too many people are happy to overlook. And no, I’m not here to tell you that crypto is...
Amahle Nkosi, reporting from Johannesburg, is a new voice in the world of crypto. Against the backdrop of financial services’ rapid evolution, we know how easy it is to get caught up in the hype. Before jumping into the crypto space with both feet, it is important to know the...
The world of cryptocurrency is never static. This ecosystem is pretty dynamic. It’s forced, in part, by a confluence of changes including rapid technological advancements, regulatory changes, and major geopolitical events. Amahle Nkosi, writing from Johannesburg, knows this complex dance deeply. Her work often decodes the complexities of blockchain and...
Imagine Aaliyah, a single mother in Johannesburg. She literally works herself to death hawking her crafts at the local market—just eking out enough to feed her two young daughters. Each month, she survives on remittances from her brother in London. The exorbitant fees charged by traditional money transfer services take...
Okay, let's be real. Even the other night at dinner, my own grandma asked me what I thought about Ethereum. Ethereum! My grandma still uses a flip phone! That’s the point, isn’t it? Once the exclusive playground of tech bros and online libertarians, crypto is making its insidious inroads into...
Dogecoin hitting the moon? Good for them. Seriously. Let’s face it – what possible impact could a meme coin have? It’s digital political confetti—entertaining distraction as the world burns. That’s exactly why its recent surge should be a wake-up call. Instead, we’re applauding speculative bubbles where crypto’s power to improve...
We've all seen the headlines. Justin Sun, the Tron dude, believes Ethereum will be at $5,000 when it turns 10. Okay, cool. Another crypto prediction. Yawn. To be frank, price targets are one of those things most of us hum over. We think, "That's for the traders, the whales, the...
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...
