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Many African countries have adopted an ultra-conservative approach when dealing with revolutionary innovations. However, this has largely left residents behind and stifled talent. As a result, many countries are no closer to attaining ambitious goals. Fear of the unknown has prevented leaders from embracing seemingly risky but innovative solutions. For Africa to truly thrive, there … Read more
Donald Trump and other U.S. politicians’ embrace of crypto has sparked hope and encouraged stakeholders who see lobbying as a way to influence policymakers. However, lingering doubts about the sincerity of politicians should serve as a warning, reminding innovators that they thrive when prioritizing users’ needs over political interests. Crypto Emerges as a Key Election … Read more
Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we examine the possible outcomes of the war that Paraguay is waging on illegal (and now legal) bitcoin mining operators, and how this might make the country lose millions of dollars as miners … Read more
Labeling cryptocurrency a scapegoat, similar to blaming parallel market traders for the Nigerian currency’s woes, will not solve the underlying problems. Proactive preparation for consequential innovations is far preferable to reactive measures. The blockchain and crypto industry is still young, and there’s time for Nigeria to establish regulatory frameworks to govern its participants. Nigeria’s Currency … Read more
Getting a token from inception to market is no mean feat and more often takes years of planning and commitment. Achieving fair price discovery and stability requires just as much commitment and energy. Generally speaking, market makers categorize the token pricing journey into four main phases: pre-generation construction, primary listing, price discovery and expansion, and … Read more
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance, the emergence of crypto assets has introduced unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities for regulators who provide proactive frameworks across the globe. The European Union is the largest government body that has done so through the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), however, it finds itself at a … Read more
Following a spell of TradFi breakthroughs, all-time highs, and intense optimism in the crypto industry, selling pressure across most major cryptocurrencies are slowly beginning to ease, with trading volumes submitting to more tenable growth levels. Amidst this growth, one category-defying group of tokens has witnessed persistent success regardless of the current market backdrop: memecoins. Known … Read more
In May 2022, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission introduced a robust regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers, including digital asset exchanges. The framework required compliance with various laws and regulations to foster market integrity, safeguard investors, and deter financial crimes. The rules mandated digital asset exchanges to register, adhere to anti-money laundering (AML) practices, … Read more
Bitcoin embodies decentralization, security, and self-sovereignty. But today, financial transactions with Bitcoin require the use of custodians or bridges – a reliance on intermediaries that has led to disastrous losses numbering in the billions of dollars. Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) are poised to change that by allowing users in the space, for the first time, … Read more
In the traditional financial landscape, investment opportunities in real-world assets (RWAs) have traditionally been reserved for the affluent and well-connected, with significant barriers preventing the average person from accessing lucrative investment markets. For instance, opportunities to invest in real estate have been primarily available to institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals as these investments often require … Read more
