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29Nov

By Giorgi MikhelidzeNo Comments

Fintech, Forex

Should PayPal be concerned about your country’s central bank?

Most governments may have no option but to join the digital currency bandwagon. With the introduction of digital currencies from central banks, the world of money is poised to enter a new era. Is it going to be a paradise of financial inclusiveness or a dystopia of financial instability? What if the project turns out to be a complete failure, unable to compete even with established private networks like PayPal Holdings Inc? These are all conceivable scenarios. As a result of advances in technology, monetary authorities are now able to provide a new kind of electronic currency to the general public. A smartphone wallet linked to a conventional bank account will hold the buying power, which can be transferred in and out as needed. Instead of being a private asset, a person's cash in the ban...

Cryptocurrency and herding behaviour

By: Udette Kirsch - behavioural economist & strategic marketing specialist Cryptocurrencies refuse to play by the rules. People rely on experts for all sorts of advice, but when it comes to cryptocurrencies, they seek advice from peers and the internet. So, what causes this behaviour, and what are the implications? Hint: it’s rooted in behavioural psychology. Recent studies suggest that crypto-currency investors rely less on expert advice and increasingly follow peer investor communities for guidance. The daily value of South African crypto trading recently exceeded $141 million for the first time, indicating that many South Africans consider the risks of this complex, unregulated market to be acceptable for the returns which it may deliver. Digital advocates have hailed cryptocurr...

Top 5 Reasons Why Nigerian Pioneer Bitcoin Remittances

A survey by Statista found that around 32 percent of people in Nigeria use cryptocurrencies and this is the highest proportion of a population in the world. In terms of trade volume, the country stands in 3rd position after the United States of American and Russia with a transaction value of more than 400 million dollars. This virtual currency is booming in Nigeria although there is a banking ban on it, traders discovered ways against government ban like the other parts of the world. As per the blockchain research firm Chainalysis, the amount of crypto received by the Nigerian crypto community has been constantly growing. The use of crypto in international trade also surged in Nigeria, people tried to use the currency to proxy the US dollar. Since the beginning of 2021, Nigerians traded 50...