New Crypto Aims to Solve ‘Zimbabwe’s Money Problems Using Blockchain Technology’

The Zimbabwean currency’s collapse in 2008 and record hyperinflation are widely seen as textbook examples of what can go wrong with a centralized currency. For instance, some cryptocurrency enthusiasts —…

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Binance Stops Futures and Options Trading in Australia Amid Regulatory Concerns

The regulatory clampdown against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange keeps pressuring the company to stop providing some of its services. The latest to close down are futures, options, and leveraged…

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Remittances to Africa Set to Drop by 5.4 % to $41 Billion — Covid-19 Pandemic and High Sending Costs Blamed

According to findings from the Continental Migration Report 2021, remittances to African countries are projected to decrease from the $44 billion recorded in 2020 to $41 billion. The Covid Effect…

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Bitcoin Dipped to $40K Amid Global Stocks Pullback (Market Watch)

Amid the growing uncertainty within the global financial markets, bitcoin slumped by several thousand dollars in a day to just over $40,000. The alternative coins suffered even more with massive…

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