The digital saviors, right? Promised land of economic opportunity, particularly for those excluded in the past. We were all dazzled by the headlines, the promise that Africa would leapfrog conventional finance. Let's be brutally honest: for many, it's still just that – a promise. A whisper, not a roar. A...

Is XBTO’s new BTC yield product really a groundbreaking solution for institutional investors? Or is it just the latest shiny object that distracts from the political hot potato of actual risk? The narrative is compelling: institutions are clamoring for Bitcoin yield, XBTO has a "diamond-hands" strategy, and a regulated fund...

XBTO and Arab Bank Switzerland have joined together to introduce an institutional-scale Bitcoin yield product. This initiative reflects a growing trend of companies capitalizing on Bitcoin yield products, aiming to meet the evolving demands of institutional investors.XBTO’s Diamond Hands BTC, regulated in Bermuda, lies at the center of this offering....

Spark Protocol is fast emerging as a leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. It provides an extensive suite of multifunctional capabilities that maximize capital efficiency and enhance user experience. Secondly, it’s driving the creation of a rich, inclusive, and safe ecosystem to support lending and borrowing. Li Wei is...

In this atmosphere, Spark Protocol is making headlines, vowing to revolutionize the world of decentralized lending. Its decentralized architecture, dynamic pricing, and multi-asset support are all very exciting. Before you go jumping in with both feet, let’s deal with the elephants in the room. Too easily and often Wall Street...

Ethereum has skyrocketed over 1400%, peaking at just under $3,900 in mid December of 2024. This increase is a clear indicator of confidence – confidence in its technology, ecosystem, and future potential. At the time of writing, Ethereum’s market cap stands at $451 billion which makes it the second largest...

Decentralized finance (DeFi) brings an incredible opportunity to the underbanked, unbanked, and underserved reaches of our world. This is particularly true in Africa, where the formal banking sector simply does not serve at least 1 billion people. Enter Hyperliquid, with its audacious promise to democratize access to perpetual futures trading....

DeFi, or Decentralized Finance, is redefining everything we thought we knew about finance. It offers a new model for trading, lending, and borrowing and more — all without need for traditional intermediaries such as banks. Thabo Nkosi is a features writer at Bitcoinist crypto. He’s convinced that DeFi can bring...

We've all heard the siren song of DeFi: financial freedom, cutting out the middleman, a world where you control your assets. The promise is intoxicating. As with any utopian dream, the picture is ever more complicated and to be honest, a bit grimy. Let's pull back the curtain and expose...

We love them, we hate them. We definitely talk about them. That is just as true for this week’s trio – Spark (SPK), Sonic (S), and LayerEdge (EDGEN). The West, meanwhile, is still trying to figure out their tokenomics, how their tokens are going to moon. I'm asking a different...