Mercuryo CEO: Crypto’s Arrival on the World Stage Won’t Be a ‘Eureka Moment’

According to Petr Kozyakov, trust in traditional finance, notwithstanding its inefficiencies, creates hesitancy among businesses and regulators regarding stablecoins. Traditional Finance Inertia Hinders Crypto Adoption Despite the early promises of blockchain technology to revolutionize global finance, cryptocurrency payments, while gaining traction, remain a small fraction of the overall market. Industry experts point to a combination…

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Is ETH Dead as an Investment? Analysts Weigh In

Ether’s (ETH) underperformance as an asset has continued to spark criticism and speculation in the crypto community, with many expressing their displeasure at the Ethereum network’s current trajectory. Quinn Thompson, founder of the discretionary macro hedge fund Lekker Capital, insists that ETH is now completely dead as an investment. While some analysts and market participants…

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Hedera Hashgraph eyes 30% crash

The Hedera Hashgraph token crashed below a key support level, signaling that bears prevailed.  Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) dropped to a low of $0.1750, its lowest level since December 1 last year. It has plunged by over 57% from its highest level this year.  The ongoing HBAR price crash has coincided with a decline of total…

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Elon Musk says xAI acquired X

Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock deal, he announced in a post on X Friday. “xAI has acquired X in an all-stock transaction,” Musk said. “The combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt).” Musk…

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FSCA Warns South African Investors to Steer Clear of Unlicensed Crypto Firms

South Africa’s financial services industry watchdog has issued a warning against unlicensed crypto trading firms accused of soliciting public funds while promising unrealistic returns of up to $542 per day. Unlicensed Crypto Firms Use Celebrity Names to Promote Offerings South Africa’s financial services industry watchdog, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has issued a public…

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Best Accounting Software for 2025?

Here’s my comparison of Xero vs Sage and determine which software suits your business’ accounting and financial reporting needs. Xero and Sage are both cloud-based accounting software that help small businesses and accountants manage invoicing, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, and day-to-day bookkeeping. Xero is known for its modern, intuitive interface and wide range of third-party…

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Scallop Protocol on Sui Hits Record Revenue, Solidifying Leadership in DeFi Lending

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, March 29th, 2025] Scallop, a lending and borrowing protocol on the Sui blockchain, has recorded an impressive revenue of $79,920 over the past 24 hours, according to recent data from DeFiLlama. This achievement places Scallop second among all decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, trailing only Aave, a well-established name in…

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