736 Results from /crypto
John Wu President at Ava Labs
Back on January 15, 1520, the Kingdom of Bohemia started minting silver coins, stamped with the Bohemian lion. They called them Joachimsthalers, after the town where they were made. Over time, that name shortened to "talers" and eventually evolved into the Spanish dólar. Fast forward a couple of centuries, and Alexander Hamilton, U.S. Tr...
02 May 2025 /crypto
Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA
Recently a growing number of blogs and articles have been published focussing on the increased adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in Africa especially in Sub Saharan Africa. According to these reports Africa is the fastest-growing cryptocurrency market among developing economies This is driven by crypto friendly regulation in a...
30 April 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Igor Kostyuchenok SVP of Engineering at Mbanq
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, better known as SWIFT, was invented in 1973 in Brussels, Belgium, by a group of international banks. Its creation marked a major turning point in the way financial institutions communicate and transfer money across borders. Before SWIFT, global payments relied heavily on telex — a slo...
22 April 2025 /payments /crypto SWIFT Matters
Mouloukou Sanoh CEO and Co-Founder at MANSA
For those who leave their homelands to earn a living elsewhere, cross-border transactions are a necessity, and remittances are the economic lifeline for billions of people. Yet, despite their enormous volume, these transactions remain interlocked with a financial system that inhibits the commercial activity of precisely those who can least afford ...
16 April 2025 /payments /crypto Blockchain in Banking and Financial Services
Paul Quickenden Chief Commercial Officer at Easy Crypto
This year, Bitcoin hit an all-time high - spirits soared as we had a presidential regime that supported crypto (and even launched a meme coin)! Portfolios pumped and Twitter timelines once again filled with laser eyes as bullish calls for “$200k being the next stop” and “$1m guaranteed this bull run” headlines emerged. But just as quickly, the moo...
15 April 2025 /crypto /markets
Nkahiseng Ralepeli VP of Product: Digital Assets at Absa Bank, CIB.
Imagine a young professional in Nairobi buying a digital slice of a new apartment building, a cattle farmer in Bolivia selling tokens backed by his herd, or a street vendor in Mumbai investing in a fraction of a tech company’s stock – all through a smartphone. This isn’t sci‑fi finance; it’s the promise of fractionalisation and tokenisation. These...
31 March 2025 /inclusion /crypto
Milko Filipov Senior Manager at valantic
Everything seems to be going great for cryptocurrencies—regulations are evolving, political developments are shaping a clearer path, institutional funds are investing, and ETFs are gaining traction. Yet, despite all this progress, many people still don’t use crypto for payments. Is it just a niche interest, or is there a significant industry built...
27 March 2025 /payments /crypto
Naina Rajgopalan Content Head at Freo
Bitcoin has shattered the $100,000 threshold, marking a major milestone in the cryptocurrency world. While this achievement alone is noteworthy, analysts predict an even more dramatic surge, with some forecasting Bitcoin prices to reach as high as $5 million per coin. If realized, this would propel Bitcoin’s total market capitalization to an unpre...
27 March 2025 /crypto
Cryptocurrency has emerged as a valuable and sought-after asset for millions of individuals globally. With the advent of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and numerous other digital currencies, investors are drawn to their growth potential. Nevertheless, like any valuable asset, cryptocurrencies must be secured to prevent loss. Sadly, the decentralized and digit...
27 March 2025 /crypto /crime
Anton Chashchin Founder & CEO at N7 Capital
Digital assets are becoming a regular feature for institutional investors. With adoption growing quickly and investor confidence rising, the shift is already happening. By 2025, they will likely become a normal part of institutional operations. The numbers speak for themselves: BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) set a record by reaching $5...
27 March 2025 /crypto /predictions Cryptocurrency Insights
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