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Moneyweb Crypto explores all things crypto and blockchain: the good, the bad and the impossible. If you're looking to invest in cryptocurrencies, or understand this evolving universe, you're in the right place.
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Aug 9, 2023 • 22min
The crypto boat has not sailed for new investors
Crypto adoption has tended to follow crypto prices. New use cases for crypto, other than speculation, are giving it as push, says Christo de Wit, SA manager for Luno. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
Aug 2, 2023 • 21min
Can cryptos help solve Africa's inflation problem?
Richard Schoeman, CFO at crypto and payments company Yellow Card, explains how Africans have discovered a love for cryptos as a way to shield themselves from inflation and local currency weakness. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
Jul 26, 2023 • 25min
Going gridless bitcoin mining in Africa
Erik Hersman, co-founder of Gridless Mining, discusses using spare power from independent power producers in Africa for bitcoin mining. They explore negotiating power prices with independent power producers and highlight the challenges and opportunities of using solar installations for mining in South Africa. They also discuss community involvement, expansion plans, and their interest in exploring opportunities in South Africa.
Jul 19, 2023 • 35min
Bitcoin mining: Local miner explains how it's done
Discussion on challenges and potential of Bitcoin mining in South Africa, including the use of solar power. Exploration of the shift from Web 2 to Web 3 and the role of AI in education. Personal insights on Bitcoin mining setup using solar power and grid electricity. Evolution of altcoins and women's involvement in Bitcoin mining and investing. Tips on starting Bitcoin mining and avoiding scams.
Jul 12, 2023 • 22min
Crypto volumes are perking up
Hannes Wessels, general manager for Binance in southern Africa, explains how crypto volumes have responded to srging prices in 2023, and what the future of finance looks like. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
Jul 4, 2023 • 29min
Local Bitcoin economies are sprouting up across SA
Glenn Jooste, founder of Bitcoin Ubuntu in Swellendam in the Western Cape, explains how you can now live and thrive in Bitcoin-only economies. Going off the financial grid is fast becoming a reality, and communities like Bitcoin Ubuntu and nearby Bitcoin Ekasi in Mossel Bay, and Bitcoin Witsand are taking the poor with them. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
Jun 28, 2023 • 34min
The arrival of open banking in SA
Thomas Pays, founder of Ozow, explains how the company acquired eight million customers in a decade, challenging even Capitec's blistering growth, and how 'open banking' - incorporating crypto payments - is the wave of the future, allowing third parties the ability to access financial data, simplify transactions and massively increase banking penetration in poor countries. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
Jun 21, 2023 • 26min
Crypto, meet AI ... threat or opportunity?
Farzam Ehsani, CEO of crypto exchange VALR, explains why AI opens up a world of opportunities - and potential threats - to crypto. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
Jun 14, 2023 • 38min
Graveyard of the crypto exchanges
Joey Garcia of Xapo Bank explains why so many crypto exchanges have folded in recent months Moneyweb Crypto news articles
Jun 7, 2023 • 41min
Bitcoin loves a banking crisis
Rob Price of Sound Money Capital explains why we should expect more turmoil in the banking sector, and why this may be good for Bitcoin. Moneyweb Crypto news articles
