David Sacks' appointment as the AI and Crypto Czar underscores the strategic importance of AI and cryptocurrency in national policy. Clear regulatory frameworks,...

Kamala Harris on crypto has rocked the Web3 community as she voiced her interest in crypto - aligning herself with President Trump's views. ...

The Zimbabwean government has initiated a comprehensive study to map and understand the crypto landscape. A study will assess the risks associated with...

South Africa's approach to crypto regulation can be summed up through the popular saying: "Start where you are, use what you have, do...

The Ethereum Foundation is under investigation, and the SEC is considering classifying ETH as a security. This regulatory scrutiny comes amid Ethereum's technological...

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has granted operating licenses to 59 cryptocurrency businesses. The authority received a total of 355 applications...

As of the end of October, the FSCA had already received 93 applications for Crypto Asset Provider licenses, redefining the crypto regulation sphere. ...

Tether, touted as the world's leading stablecoin, finds itself at the epicentre of a disturbing surge in illegal activities, as underscored by the...

Brazilian President Lula da Silva signed a law imposing taxes on cryptocurrency assets held abroad by citizens, effective January 1, 2024. The legislation...

The ongoing trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried involves contrasting testimonies regarding the alleged fraudulent activities at the cryptocurrency exchange. Discussions surrounding...

The Sam Bankman-Fried trial reveals the cryptocurrency industry's financial complexities and ethical issues. The prosecution has highlighted deceptive practices and an $8...

Cryptocurrencies represent a paradigm shift in the financial industry by providing consumers a new way to achieve financial freedom. Cryptocurrencies empower people to take control of their financial lives through decentralization, borderless transactions, investment opportunities, and increased anonymity. Given the nascency of the crypto ecosystem, investors are advised to focus on the long-term benefits of Bitcoin while reaping short-term gains in the process. Nonetheless, it is critical to approach cryptocurrency investments cautiously, investigate, and be aware of the risks. Individuals can utilize this revolutionary technology to achieve financial autonomy.

Zero-knowledge proofs represent a cryptographic technique where no information gets revealed during a transaction except for the interchange of some value known to both the prover and verifier, the two ends of the process. A zero-knowledge proof is a way of proving whether a particular statement is true without revealing it. Here, the ‘prover’ is the party trying to establish a claim, while the ‘verifier’ is responsible for validating the claim. In simpler terms, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) enable one party to prove to another party that they know something without sharing the information with another party to prove their knowledge.

Namibia has officially signed a law to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges, reversing its 2017 ban decision The Namibia Virtual Assets Act 2023 aims to...

Part of the problem surrounding cryptocurrency adoption in Africa, besides the lack of reliable and affordable internet, particularly beyond urban areas, is the...

Integrating cryptocurrencies with conventional financial systems becomes increasingly essential as they become more commonplace. This presents several obstacles to overcome before cryptocurrencies can realise their full potential. For instance, traditional institutions may be hesitant to work with cryptocurrencies due to concerns about money laundering and other illicit activities. Moreover, the technical difficulty of integrating cryptocurrencies with existing banking systems can prove intimidating.