Even without these developments, it would be big news that Coinbase is integrating DEX trading. Over a billion tokens available, more friendly user experience, whizzy stuff like that. Let's pump the brakes on the hype train for a minute, especially when we're talking about Africa. They're planning to add Solana,...

Now, picture Thabo, a talented recent graduate in Nairobi who is excited to make some investments and create opportunities for himself and others. He's heard about the stock market, the potential for growth, the chance to own a piece of something bigger. The reality hits hard. High brokerage fees deplete...

Imagine a world where your grandmother in rural Kenya can access the same financial services as a Wall Street banker. Sounds like a pipe dream, right? Maybe not. The UTK token recently shot up by 529% in a single day on August 8, 2025. It recently shot up an incredible...

We’re bombarded with news on Ethereum’s increasing market cap, its emerging technological breakthroughs, and their supposed positive influence on the global cryptocurrency landscape. Let’s face it—how often do we sit down and think about the real power this technology has to change people’s lives for the better. This is critical,...

So I’ve been through the headlines, the bag promises, the hype. Play-to-Earn (P2E) NFT games are being touted as the next big thing for Africa, a way to leapfrog traditional economic models and empower communities. We hear success stories about people making good wages to take care of their families....

Have you ever imagined that one action taken in Washington D.C. could dramatically change the financial landscape of Africa for the better? Probably not. Trump's executive order allowing crypto in 401(k)s – that's retirement accounts, for those not in the know – might just be the unlikely catalyst for a...

Alexey Salashny, founder and CEO of Super, envisions a future where DeFi is the invisible infrastructure that supports our global economy. A bold vision, undoubtedly. While Salashny builds his multi-product financial ecosystem from the UK, fueled by favorable fintech regulations, a critical question lingers: What about Africa? Can a continent...

Forget the hype, let's talk reality. Coinbase integrating DEX trading into its main app would be a seismic shift — particularly for Africa. Yet it’s not at all clear that it will be the game-changer that everybody is hoping for. I'm cautiously optimistic, and here's why. It’s not enough to...

The US literally just cracked the door, if not kicked it wide open, to allow crypto in 401(k)s. Trump's executive order, a move that could flood the crypto market with trillions, isn't just about Bitcoin's next price surge. It’s a big promise, but it isn’t just a promise… It’s a...

DeFi promises to democratize access and level the playing field. It democratizes access to financial instruments that only the super wealthy enjoyed just a few years ago. Yet how often does that promise actually make its way to the communities most in need of it? For far too long, Africa...