How This Tiny Crypto Investment Could Make You Millions

Cryptocurrency investments can be daunting, especially with the volatility and risks involved. However, some small, often overlooked investments have the potential to yield significant returns. Let me take you through how a tiny crypto investment could potentially turn into a million-dollar opportunity. I’ll use a first-person perspective to share insights and strategies. As someone deeply … Read more

Navigating Employer Benefits in 2024: What to Consider for Your Retirement

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In today’s dynamic job market, changes to employee benefits can have a significant impact on your financial future, especially when it comes to retirement planning. Recently, my company proposed removing our 401(k) program due to high fees and low participation. Instead, they offered to increase our salaries to offset the loss of this benefit, along … Read more

Smart Money Moves for the Tax-Free High Earner: Investing Strategies for a Secure Future

For those in unique financial situations, the typical advice around retirement planning, tax optimization, and investment strategies doesn’t always fit. Take my case, for example: at 26, I work for a U.S. government agency abroad, earning around $150,000 a year. Due to the nature of my job, my income becomes entirely tax-free as long as … Read more

African Central Banks and the Strategic Role of Gold Reserves

Gold has long been regarded as a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty, and central banks across the globe recognize its importance as a key component of their reserves. According to the World Gold Council, the three main reasons for holding gold in central bank reserves are its safety, liquidity, and return characteristics—critical investment … Read more

Ethereum Turns 9: A Journey from Whitepaper to Crypto’s Drama Queen

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This week, we’re celebrating Ethereum’s 9th birthday—yes, our favorite blockchain is officially entering its tweens! Like any pre-teen, it’s full of promise, a bit of drama, and the occasional inexplicable meltdown. Join us as we take a rollercoaster ride through Ethereum’s evolution, from a starry-eyed whitepaper to the drama queen of the crypto world. We’ll … Read more

Exploring the Growing Job Market in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

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The rapid growth of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology has led to a surge in job opportunities within the industry. Today, it’s estimated that around 200,000 people are employed in blockchain-related roles, and this number is only expected to rise as the industry continues to expand. With universities seeing a boom in students pursuing studies in … Read more

Tether Expands Blockchain Education in Africa Through Partnership with Africa Blockchain Institute

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Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has joined forces with the Africa Blockchain Institute, a Rwanda-based blockchain think tank, to bring blockchain education to the Ivory Coast. This partnership marks a significant step forward in Tether’s ongoing mission to promote blockchain literacy across emerging markets. According to a news release on August 9, Tether’s collaboration with … Read more

The Rise of Decentralized Prediction Markets

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Decentralized prediction markets are emerging as an innovative element within the broader cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape, yet their adoption remains limited in many parts of the world, including Africa. However, there’s growing optimism among crypto stakeholders that Africa could be a fertile ground for these markets. This optimism is fueled by the continent’s rapidly expanding … Read more

BOJ’s Stance Signals Bullish Momentum for Bitcoin Despite Looming Death Cross

It seems that Bitcoin’s (BTC) impending death cross—a traditionally bearish technical pattern—is once again proving to be a contrary indicator, hinting at renewed bullish momentum, just as it did in September 2023. This is largely due to a significant statement made early Wednesday by Shinichi Uchida, the influential deputy governor of the Bank of Japan … Read more

Empowering Ghanaian SMEs: Workshop on Exporting with AfCFTA

The International Trade Centre (ITC), through its ‘One Trade Africa Initiative’ and the Alliances for Action (A4A) programme, in collaboration with Afreximbank and the ECOWAS Commission, recently organized a comprehensive workshop on exporting in Accra. The event aimed to equip Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage the … Read more