The early success of web3 games like Axie Infinity attracted significant media attention to the sector and also lots of gamers and enthusiasts. The concept of Play-to-Earn (P2E)—rewarding gamers for active participation–contrasts what these players are used to in...
Cryptocurrencies have become a permanent fixture in the global financial landscape. Crypto near-instant settlements via blockchain technology has revolutionized payments and value exchange in ways that were only imaginations before now. However, this innovation has come at a cost. ...
The rise of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies has been a game-changer in finance and several other sectors, attracting investors and tech fans everywhere. But these innovations go beyond just cryptocurrencies. Blockchain tech allows for secure, transparent record-keeping and data...
In its 2023 Annual Economic Report, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) introduced tokenization as the next evolution in digital assets and finance. It also ran the jury on crypto and DeFi, pointing to how both have offered a...
In recent years, the global geopolitical landscape has witnessed unprecedented turbulence and uncertainty. Conflicts, trade tensions, and economic sanctions have strained international relations with severe consequences for the global financial system. The ongoing trade tensions between the US and...
Sam Bankman-Fried has been in the news for the good, wrong, and sometimes really weird reasons. Once hailed as the poster boy of the crypto world, with a net worth that soared to $23 billion at some time, Bankman-Fried...
Cross-border transfers and remittances in Africa pose a persistent challenge that modern fintech startups struggle to effectively address. The current system is inefficient, lacks transparency, and proves cost-ineffective. These payment problems have hindered Africa's cross-border trade growth and made...
The rise of AI-generated content and the challenge of distinguishing it from human-created work foreshadows a future where identifying real humans becomes increasingly difficult. However, we can leverage blockchain technology to create a unique database of information about real...
Cryptocurrencies can be an attractive investment option, but it's also more susceptible to scams compared to traditional assets. According to the Federal Trade Commission, crypto scams resulted in losses exceeding $1 billion from January 2021 to June 2022. One...
NFTs have grabbed mainstream attention in recent years by challenging our collective perspective on art, ownership, and value. A key moment in this trend occurred in spring 2021 when an anonymous artist named Beeple sold a JPG file containing...
