Moneyweb Crypto
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.
How NFTs are making millionaires out of content creators
Chris Becker, blockchain lead at Investec, explains how digital art, once considered a free giveaway, is suddenly making fortunes for artists thanks to the technology of blockchain.
Note to regulators: buying cryptos does not involve an export of capital
As regulators contemplate what to do about cryptos, Wiehann Olivier, digital asset lead at Mazars, fires off a few suggestions from his wish list.
Why more and more crypto owners plan never to sell
Richard da Sousa, CEO of AltcoinTrader, explains the logic behind those who say they will never sell their cryptos, but rather use them as collateral for loans.
Crypto arbitrage profits are being squeezed, but don't bet on them disappearing
David Farelo and Andrew Ludwig of Currency Hub explain why crypto arbitrage profits are under pressure and how you can book three trades in a day.
Is the crypto winter over?
Several key indicators suggest the current bear market may be coming to an end, says Brett Hope Robertson, investment analyst at Revix.
Give me one good reason why I should invest in cryptos ...
Because of the asymmetric potential for outsized returns, argues Gaurav Nair, co-founder of alternative investments group Jaltech.
Cryptos will 'cannibalise traditional finance in the next few years'
Richard de Sousa, CEO of crypto exchange Altcoin Trader, says cryptos will eat into the market traditionally cornered by the banks. Altcoin Trader is about to launch collateralised lending, and that's just the start of the revolution in finance about to sweep the globe.
Ran Neuner's journey from advertising to creator of the world's first 24/7 crypto broadcaster
Neuner, co-founder of The Creative Council, is busy setting up the 'Bloomberg of the crypto space - a 24/7 global broadcasting empire that will take a deep dive into the evolving universe of cryptos and the blockchain.
Meet the man on the trail of Africrypt's missing R54bn
Darren Hanekom unravels the intricate web of transactions behind the 'hack' that emptied Africrypt's wallets in one of SA's biggest financial scandals.
Exchange controls make no sense in the crypto age
Farzam Ehsani, CEO of crypto exchange VALR, explains why regulation of cryptos is a good thing, but exchange controls aren't the answer.
How one company is using crypto tokens to reboot SA's film industry
Sonny Fisher, founder of the Forus Exchange, explains how crypto tokens are being used to float 22 new films with the benefits going to local filmmakers rather than Netflix and DStv.
Is the taxman eyeballing your crypto?
Thomas Lobban of Tax Consulting SA explains why the SA Revenue Service is getting lit up about cryptos and what constitutes a tax event when 'airdropping', 'staking' and lending.
A tale of cryptos, kidnapping and ransom, and why Stratum refuses to hand over customer information
Stratum founder and CEO Rocela Lopes delves into the 2018 kidnapping of his wife, with a demand for $50 million ransom, after loose talk from a bank clerk ended up in the wrong ears. It's one of the reasons why Stratum refuses to hand over customer information to anyone -…
How the Reserve Bank's plans for a digital rand will change your life (hopefully) for the better
The long-held dream of financial inclusion may be at hand for more than one billion Africans, explains Monica Singer, SA lead for blockchain company ConsenSys. This explains why the SA Reserve Bank is moving ahead with its plans for a digital rand and possibly, 'digital wallets' for all.
How 'stablecoins' are bringing financial opportunities to Togo and Madagascar
Xago CEO Mark Chirnside explains how stablecoins backed by local fiat currencies are finding new applications across the African continent, reducing the costs of transacting and reducing the speed of payments to seconds.
History repeats for bitcoin
Luno's Africa GM Marius Reitz explains that the recent drop in bitcoin is a familiar pattern and nothing to panic about. He also dispels some of the most common myths about the world's largest crypto.
The legalities of crypto arbitrage
Wiehann Olivier, crypto specialist and audit partner with Mazars, explains what are the legalities of crypto arbitrage and how to tell if your crypto is safe in the exchange where you bought it.
How one man is using cryptos to unlock DRC's mineral wealth
John Lombela returned to his home country of Democratic Republic of Congo with a mission: to use the power of cryptocurrencies and blockchain to attract capital back to the country and unlock his country's mineral wealth.
Ether breaks R50 000, creating a 'once in a lifetime opportunity to build generational wealth'
Richard de Sousa, CEO of AltcoinTrader, explains what's driving the surge in ether, the native currency of the Ethereum blockchain, and why this is history in the making for those seeking to build long-term wealth.
Bitcoin is in a 'super-cycle' and is nowhere near the end of its bull run - Dan Held
Dan Held, former head of 'rider growth' at Uber and now growth lead at Kraken, one of the world's largest crypto exchanges, explains why he thinks bitcoin could increase 8-10 times in value before this bull run is over.