Bitcoin’s price is at an all-time high
Bitcoin continues to trade close to its all-time high reached this month. Its price is now around US $34,000 — up about 77% over the...
What is DeFi and why is it the most popular ticket in cryptocurrencies?
One area in cryptocurrencies attracting huge attention is DeFi or decentralised finance. This refers to financial services using smart contracts, which are automated enforceable agreements...
What is the bitcoin halving?
Bitcoin, the first and leading cryptocurrency in terms of trading volume and market capitalisation, went through its third “halving” on May 11 2020. This...
Privacy implications of national digital currency
The widespread use of cryptocurrency as an alternative method of payment has led to a growing digital ecosystem over the years. Governments are behind...
Blockchain: Online ID could be its first revolutionary product
In an interview, PayPal’s chief executive, Dan Schulman, recently discussed the prospects for blockchain – the encrypted, decentralised online ledger system that underpins Bitcoin and myriad other cutting-edge projects....