A brief history of the Royal Bafokeng Nation’s mining story
A succession of carpetbaggers has tried to deprive the Bafokeng of their ancestral endowment. From Moneyweb. It was the Bafokeng’s great fortune – or misfortune, […]
Transaction Capital’s results a sobering window into SA’s economic plight
The ultra-poor have become poorer; the rest are on the rebound. From Moneyweb. We learn from Transaction Capital’s results for the year to September 2020 that 77% […]
Bitcoin hits seriously overbought territory, but the ride may not be over
The previous high of $20 000 is now in sight. From Moneyweb. Technical analysts have been pointing out all year that bitcoin is in overbought […]
Is the blockchain vulnerable to hacking by quantum computers?
Yes, but some smart technologies are already in the works to defend against this. From Moneyweb. There’s a lingering fear among crypto investors that their […]
Why private monies such as bitcoin threaten not just banks, but the tax base
Economist Dawie Roodt of The Efficient Group explains what’s ahead for banks – and it isn’t necessarily good. From Moneyweb Crypto.
Crypto intermediaries must now be licensed FSPs
FSCA proposes regulating crypto intermediaries as financial advisors. From Moneyweb. It’s been a long time coming, but it looks like the sheriff has finally arrived […]
Bitcoin ‘vulnerable to correction’
Though Citibank sees it at $318 000 in 2021. From Moneyweb. As bitcoin burst through $16 500 this week and with $17 000 now in sight, the […]
Paxful is using cryptocurrencies to slash the cost of money transfers
And it’s about time – traditional transfer costs via banks can swallow more than 20% for small amounts. From Moneyweb. The World Bank runs a […]
Now you can earn a return on gold with crypto asset AuBit
Like Uber and Facebook, it generates returns as more people join the network. From Moneyweb. One of the oldest criticisms of gold is that it […]
Dlamini-Zuma hauled to court over latest ‘illogical’ lockdown extension
Dear South Africa says it is improper and irrational to have perpetual lockdowns when the curve has flattened. From Moneyweb. Participative democracy group Dear South […]