This is why the headlines are blaring about Bitcoin becoming a “digital safe haven.” Experts calmly explain capital rotation. Yet, hidden behind the charts and graphs, are the stories of innumerable Americans witnessing their hopes for a better future disappear. We are no longer only referring to the rich investor...
The news scrolls across the screen: another crypto hack. This time, it's Nobitex, Iran's largest exchange. $90 million gone. You see written up about some of that Bitcoin stolen, that Ethereum, the usual suspects. You might even shrug. Another one bites the dust, you think. This isn't just another headline....
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...
Let's be real. We see the headlines: Bitcoin surges, Bitcoin crashes. She’s not heavy into technical analysis, where analysts dissect charts, predicting the next bull run or doom. Behind the flashing digits and industry jargon is a human toll. Sometimes, there’s a more human triumph – one that seldom receives...
Now, picture Amina, a dynamic entrepreneur in Nairobi who’s able to use Ethereum to receive payments for her handmade jewelry sold across the web. Bypassing high bank transaction fees, she’s able to provide her customers with lower prices while ensuring a good return on investment for her household. Now, imagine...
As Bitcoin makes a strong comeback and reestablishes itself as the leader of the space. Have we stopped to consider who really pays the price. Instead, the story has been entirely focused on market supremacy, deep technical analysis, and excitement for the next bull run. Yet behind every chart and...
Here's the thing about Bitcoin. We worry so much about the data, the models, and the TA. Don’t listen to the Wall Street hype around ETFs and institutional investment. What about the real people? For those who reside outside the Bloomberg terminals, there are additional challenges. In these communities, a...
