Ethereum has taken a dominating lead on the marketplace, as NFT sales continue to skyrocket up to $125.1 million. Recent data underscores Ethereum’s comeback, fueled by a notable increase in sales and a decrease in wash trading. Individual CryptoPunks NFTs sell for millions, reinforcing the long-term appeal of scarce digital...
As a result, the media is ringing bells and shouting “NFTs are back!” Ethereum’s seemingly at the forefront, setting the pace, making a comeback. Before you mortgage your home to dive headfirst into the next hottest trend, let’s rewind. It’s high time to put a little more skepticism into the...
The Cardano blockchain is considering a radical departure from the traditional treasury management approach. The proposal was led by Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano. It seeks to diversify one-third of the treasury’s holdings with allocations to Bitcoin and stablecoins. This proposed move — worth up to $1.2 billion —...
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently floated a radical change to the project’s funding model. The proposal is to allow the funding of 5–10% of Cardano’s enormous treasury, currently worth around $1.2 billion. This would be accomplished by investing in other assets, like Bitcoin (BTC), or even stablecoins. This Solidity support...
Hoskinson wants Cardano to buy Bitcoin. It’s a pretty ambitious step, one that echoes Norway’s oil fund. But is this just shrewd portfolio diversification, or is it an indication that Cardano’s house isn’t all there? Think of it this way: is he preemptively securing the castle, or is he admitting...
Consider a smallholder farmer in rural Kenya, who finds it difficult to obtain cheap credit to buy seeds and fertilizer. Or a small business owner in Nigeria, fighting against high transaction fees to send money to his suppliers. Unfortunately, this is the reality for millions at home and across Africa....
Like the art market, the NFT market is a living thing, changing and reacting to new trends, technologies and ideas. In the past few weeks, this changed dramatically, with Ethereum reclaiming its dominance over Polygon, as measured by NFT sales volume. Here’s a breakdown of what has driven Ethereum’s recent...
There’s no denying that the crypto market is booming right now. So, while the headlines continue to scream about Bitcoin going to the moon, something far more important is flying under the radar in Africa. It’s more than reading price charts and market capitalization. It’s about empowerment, opportunity, and this...
For many, the promise of DeFi has never wavered beyond this point. It has been democratization. Let’s be honest—what investing is like in real life might seem like an intimidating puzzle. Not surprisingly, complicated jargon, rug pulls and gas fees can leave even the most experienced investor absolutely bamboozled. For...
The year 2025 witnessed an anomaly in the cryptocurrency market: while most digital assets struggled through a prolonged crypto winter, memecoins defied expectations and emerged as the only profitable sector. A new study found an opposite trend that wasn’t expected. This finding ignited discussions and highlighted the distinctive forces powering...