So it’s no surprise that wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has quickly become a top option for BTC holders. Most importantly, it empowers them to participate meaningfully in the growing decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. WBTC is an ERC-20 token that runs on the Ethereum blockchain. It’s the key to the whole Bitcoin...
Is DeFi really on the cusp of a government-sanctioned glow-up? eToro’s integration of UAE PASS is no ordinary integration. Second, it has the potential to be THE enabler, THE game-changer that finally bridges decentralized finance (DeFi) to the mainstream. It’s a surprising adjustment that generates equal parts admiration and apprehension,...
Bitcoin, the original and most famous cryptocurrency, has changed the world 番号. With the popularity of digital assets on the rise, investors are looking for new ways to earn passive income with their digital assets. Yield farming Another common strategy used in the PoS space is staking. It opens up...
Social trading and investment platform eToro, which is based in Israel, just took a major step. They shared how enabling UAE PASS integration would help make the onboarding process easier for their customers in the United Arab Emirates. This latest strategic move is designed to eliminate friction points, make the...
Cryptocurrency adoption Nigeria is seeing unprecedented increase in crypto adoption. This drive is propelled by a unique confluence of economic headwinds and a tech-savvy, innovative populace. In 2021, due to growing concerns over crypto-related crimes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) banned financial institutions from engaging in crypto transactions. In...
Nigeria’s crypto scene isn’t just booming – it’s a tectonic shift that’s remaking Africa’s entire crypto landscape. Forget the hype, this is about real people, real issues, and real solutions that are being created from the ground up. You may assume it’s all about raking in cash, but far from...
Let's be blunt: the traditional financial system failed Nigeria. Decades of currency devaluation and heavy banking restrictions have pushed millions onto the periphery. Others today experience direct denial access to even the simplest financial services. From the ashes of this failure, a phoenix is rising: Decentralized Finance, or DeFi. It's...
Unsurprisingly, Nigeria is quickly setting itself up as the continent’s rising star and strongest market in the Web3 and cryptocurrency space. The country enjoys very high adoption rates and a rapidly expanding population of skilled developers. Further, its intentional stewardship of natural resources is poised for major economic development within...
The world’s leading decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap just saw its total trading volume exceeding $3 trillion for the first time ever. This achievement marks Uniswap as the first DEX to reach this figure, underscoring its significant role in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. The platform’s success is a strong indicator...
Uniswap, a decentralized exchange (DEX) and the original DEX arbiter of smart contracts, is celebrating an important milestone—over $3 trillion in cumulative trading volume. It’s a crowning achievement that further cements Uniswap’s key place in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It further highlights the rising popularity of DEXs among retail...
A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...
It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...
Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...
Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...
As a response, the Global South is increasing its efforts to create and deploy Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This increased focus will improve service delivery, increase financial inclusion, and create economic opportunity. As these countries begin their own journeys towards digital transformation, there is much that can be learned. The...
Take Fatima as an example, a skilled weaver in a rural Ethiopian community. Though her detailed designs are breathtaking, getting her products in front of customers outside of her small local market is an ongoing challenge. Picture this—Fatima exploring a bustling metaverse marketplace. Today, her engaging digital tapestries are critically...
Switzerland-based biometric and digital ID developer TECH5 is channeling its expertise in European digital identity to drive innovation in the Global South. TECH5 had great success with creating national identity infrastructure throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Now, they’re continuing their innovation as a development force behind the...
Consider the case of a smallholder farmer in rural Africa, not able to receive a loan due to the lack of a verifiable national ID. Or a woman entrepreneur in Latin America, swimming against bureaucratic red tape just to register her business. This is not merely an inconvenience, it is...
