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Deep in the trenches of art and design – we know what we want to do (save the world)  This is our promise for next year, we’re holding ourselves to it. First glance here. The actual environmental impact of NFTs If you bring up NFTs, there’s a decent chance that someone will jump at the chance […]...

Defining the technologies of a phenomenon that doesn’t yet exist is a tricky business. It means settling on a fairly broad definition of what the thing will be and then working backward. The metaverse is a good example of this. A lot of people have a nebulous idea of what the metaverse might be, and […]...

Here’s to new beginnings – the birth of NFTs Ever since they hit the stratosphere in 2021, NFTs have been inescapable, both online and off. Like other online trends, NFTs change quickly. Development is accelerated by rapid boom-bust cycles accompanied by shifting tastes. Naysayers predicted that NFTs would be a flash in the pan and […]...

The metaverse has the potential to have the same level of impact as the advent of the internet itself some decades ago. From economic, political, and social implications to the vocabulary with which we speak, we are all likely to see a direct impact from the availability and adoption of the metaverse. What will be […]...

When cryptocurrency was in its infancy, there were very few rules around how it should be taxed or whether it should be taxed at all. The concept of cryptocurrency taxes didn’t really exist at the beginning. Indeed, there were a number of investors and traders who started trading for this very reason. Now, however, as […]...

The future and the Metaverse It is rare to be talking so specifically about something that doesn’t yet exist. That is the situation in which we find ourselves when talking about the metaverse. The impact of the metaverse has been likened to the explosive growth of the early internet in the late 90s, the smartphone […]...

A new era of virtual reality is here; the metaverse. It is an evolution of the internet that has created a virtual space for people to connect, work and play. The metaverse is a digital way to connect with people but feels as if you are physically in the world. Today, people can trade and […]...

Bitcoin – the crypto that came in from the cold. Despite the dramatic price falls in Bitcoin at the tail end of 2021, Germany is giving the go-ahead for Bitcoin and Ethereum to form part of a nationwide savings offering, and Fidelity in the US is to allow Bitcoin to form up to 20% of employee investment schemes. Does […]...

Remember when crypto was still niche and there was a need for ATMs to buy assets such as Bitcoin? Of course you do. Indeed, the number of (Bitcoin ATMs) had grown from 348 in March 2015 to 37,320 in the latest data, according to CoinATMRadar. However, as the development of the Blockchain has advanced, it […]...

Once upon a time, sub-prime mortgages were the bright, new kids on the block…and we all know what happened there. Now, some 20 years on with interest rates at record lows (at least for the time being) and bricks and mortar still a potent investment, it was inevitable that crypto-backed mortgages, in some form or […]...

In the wake of the Blockchain and Crypto breaking into the mainstream, potential opportunities for crypto crime have grown exponentially. The last five years have seen a number of instances of large scale crypto crime, including but not limited to: The OneCoin Ponzi Scheme which conned investors out of €5 billion Euros The Colonial Pipeline […]...

The investment giant Fidelity launched a Metaverse outpost in Decentraland in April The move was calculated to bring attention to two new ETFs: the Metaverse ETF (FMET)  and the Crypto Industry and Payments ETF (FDIG) Financial literacy in the Metaverse The investment company Fidelity opened up an outpost in Decentraland in late April – the […]...

Summary New president Yoon Seok-yeol is implementing crypto-friendly legislation A leaked draft summary of the Digital Asset Basic Act (DABA) is a promising development for South Korea’s crypto industry Terra founder Do Kwon faces pressure from all sides as South Korean tax authorities hit him with a $78 million tax bill DABA: a new era […]...

Crypto’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad month  The Terra/Luna debacle has sent shockwaves through the crypto world Stablecoins and crypto stalwarts alike are taking a massive hit Over the course of a week in early May, several things happened in quick succession: the algorithmic stablecoin UST, supposedly fixed at one USD, depegged from the dollar. It […]...

How has crypto been adopted in the UAE? Summary: – UAE has an investment tax rate of 0%, including cryptocurrency – Differing Regulations in the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Abu Dhabi Global Market – How to set up an OCAB in the UAE – How will you be taxed? – The future of […]...

What is a CBDC?  A CBDC is a form of digital currency issued and backed by a central bank. CBDCs are typically a country’s traditional money in digital form –  for example, China’s digital renminbi. CBDCs are distinct from cryptocurrencies, which rely on the application of cryptography to manage supply and security. A CBDC is […]...

Despite a fast-paced economy and well-thought financial regulations, Germany had previously dawdled around crypto regulations until recently. However, the shift from crypto cynicism to a thriving gusto did not come overnight. Instead, it has been a whirlwind of activities through several challenges as the fourth-largest economy in the world bent some rules. Thanks to recent […]...

Abuja, Nigeria. David Rotimi/Unsplash Nigeria’s once hostile crypto regulations seem to be changing. The country is planning an e-naira upgrade to enhance the use of its digital currency. A rulebook was recently published, laying down regulations for exchanges. A changing perspective Governments around the world are generally hostile toward crypto. Some are skeptical, some are […]...

What is Dogecoin? The cryptocurrency industry has been growing by leaps and bounds in the past few years, but it still isn’t quite mainstream. One of the most interesting cryptocurrencies currently on the market is Dogecoin, which was developed as a joke from an internet meme, but has shown its staying power as an investment […]...

Algorand is a scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain protocol designed by Silvio Micali, the winner of the Turing Award and co-inventor of zero-knowledge proofs. A new blockchain without competition at the level it offers makes it an ideal protocol that can be used to create decentralized applications (dApps) in any industry—from finance to social networking […]...

What is Cardano?  Since launching in 2017, the blockchain Cardano and its token ADA skyrocketed to prominence, consistently staying in the top ten most popular coins. What’s the big deal with Cardano?  Cardano was founded by Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Ethereum. Cardano is a fully Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain platform that uses the […]...

Bitcoin related scams are on the rise. Where there are large concentrations of money, there is crime. As you get started, it’s difficult to tell what’s legit and what’s not. When money is riding on your ability to assess threats, things get stressful. We’ve compiled a list of common hacks and scams to look out […]...

Finding the right exchange is important and we want to make sure you have the necessary tools and information to make the best decision for your needs. Our reviews are based on user testing and extensive background research. During the review process, we cover end-user feedback and expert opinions to establish the real reputation and […]...