723 Results from /crypto
Mouloukou Sanoh CEO and Co-Founder at MANSA
For those who leave their homelands to earn a living elsewhere, cross-border transactions are a necessity, and remittances are the economic lifeline for billions of people. Yet, despite their enormous volume, these transactions remain interlocked with a financial system that inhibits the commercial activity of precisely those who can least afford ...
16 April 2025 /payments /crypto Blockchain in Banking and Financial Services
Paul Quickenden Chief Commercial Officer at Easy Crypto
This year, Bitcoin hit an all-time high - spirits soared as we had a presidential regime that supported crypto (and even launched a meme coin)! Portfolios pumped and Twitter timelines once again filled with laser eyes as bullish calls for “$200k being the next stop” and “$1m guaranteed this bull run” headlines emerged. But just as quickly, the moo...
15 April 2025 /crypto /markets
Nkahiseng Ralepeli VP of Product: Digital Assets at Absa Bank, CIB.
Imagine a young professional in Nairobi buying a digital slice of a new apartment building, a cattle farmer in Bolivia selling tokens backed by his herd, or a street vendor in Mumbai investing in a fraction of a tech company’s stock – all through a smartphone. This isn’t sci‑fi finance; it’s the promise of fractionalisation and tokenisation. These...
31 March 2025 /inclusion /crypto
Milko Filipov Senior Manager at Payment Consulting
Everything seems to be going great for cryptocurrencies—regulations are evolving, political developments are shaping a clearer path, institutional funds are investing, and ETFs are gaining traction. Yet, despite all this progress, many people still don’t use crypto for payments. Is it just a niche interest, or is there a significant industry built...
27 March 2025 /payments /crypto
Naina Rajgopalan Content Head at Freo
Bitcoin has shattered the $100,000 threshold, marking a major milestone in the cryptocurrency world. While this achievement alone is noteworthy, analysts predict an even more dramatic surge, with some forecasting Bitcoin prices to reach as high as $5 million per coin. If realized, this would propel Bitcoin’s total market capitalization to an unpre...
27 March 2025 /crypto
Cryptocurrency has emerged as a valuable and sought-after asset for millions of individuals globally. With the advent of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and numerous other digital currencies, investors are drawn to their growth potential. Nevertheless, like any valuable asset, cryptocurrencies must be secured to prevent loss. Sadly, the decentralized and digit...
27 March 2025 /crypto /crime
Anton Chashchin Founder & CEO at N7 Capital
Digital assets are becoming a regular feature for institutional investors. With adoption growing quickly and investor confidence rising, the shift is already happening. By 2025, they will likely become a normal part of institutional operations. The numbers speak for themselves: BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) set a record by reaching $5...
27 March 2025 /crypto /predictions Cryptocurrency Insights
Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA
On 20 February the Eurosystem announced the decision of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) to expand its initiative to settle transactions recorded on distributed ledger technology (DLT) in central bank money. This expansion initiative builds on the previous extensive exploratory work which was conducted between May and Novem...
26 March 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Janine Grainger CEO at Easy Crypto
This past month, hackers stole a staggering $1.5 billion from the crypto exchange Bybit in what the market dubbed “The biggest digital heist ever”. Unsurprisingly, the sheer scale of the attack has led many to once again question the safety of crypto, with critics pointing fingers at the industry’s security vulnerabilities. But here’s the twist:
25 March 2025 /crypto /crime
When you tap your card or phone to pay for a coffee, a lot happens in the blink of an eye. A tiny point-of-sale (PoS) terminal beeps approval, but behind the scenes, a complex dance unfolds between your bank, the merchant’s bank, and the card network. In mobile-first regions like Africa and Asia, this familiar routine is on the cusp of transformat...
24 March 2025 /payments /crypto
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