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Introduction We live in a highly digitalized world, but most of humanity still uses physical goods to store value. The most used store of value in the world is real estate. It is estimated that approximately 67% of global wealth is held in property. Recently, however, macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds have highlighted the weaknesses of […]

The Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and the Volatile Naira The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on January 31 that it has eliminated the caps on naira exchange rates for international money transfer operators (IMTOs). This policy change aims to further liberalize the foreign exchange market and provide more flexibility in determining naira payout rates.

Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust Attracts Rapid Inflows Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has quickly climbed the ranks in the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market, emerging as one of the top five funds in terms of 2024 inflows in just 17 days. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing interest among investors in cryptocurrency as a legitimate asset

Self-Directed Gold IRAs are great as they let you place your money in the precious metals without having to work with middlemen. They are so simple that your grandmother could manage it! When you purchase physical silver, gold platinum, palladium, and bar, rounds, and bullion, you get instant liquidity. If you’re looking to diversify your

Introduction In recent times, there has been a noticeable shift in social media conversations and mainstream media mentions regarding Bitcoin. The interest in Bitcoin has grown significantly, with more people asking questions about it and expressing a desire to invest. This article aims to provide a brief guide to those who are new to Bitcoin

Bitcoin's Consolidation Phase Bitcoin (BTC) continues to exhibit a pattern of consolidation with subdued activity over the last week. BTC's consolidation phase is marginally upward trending, as its price endeavors to surpass $43,500, signaling a consolidation above the 50-day moving average. Concurrently, a closer examination through moving averages and oscillators offers a detailed perspective. Mixed

Introduction In 2023, the demand for gold reached its highest level ever recorded at 4,899t. The growing interest in owning gold is not surprising, as gold has proven to be a reliable asset for preserving portfolios during times of economic, geopolitical, and financial turmoil. In today's uncertain times, this attribute of gold is particularly valuable.

The chief of South Korea's financial watchdog is planning a visit to the United States to engage in discussions with Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), about crypto regulation. The main focus of the discussions will be on the SEC's recent approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The

The former financial officer of Terraform Labs, Han Chang-joon, has been extradited from Montenegro to South Korea to face criminal charges related to fraud. The Montenegro police confirmed that the decision to extradite Han was made by the country's Justice Ministry. Facing Criminal Charges in South Korea Han Chang-joon, who previously held the position of

Tether's Lack of Compliance and Transparency Poses Risks to Crypto Market JPMorgan, a global investment bank, has raised concerns about the growing risk in the crypto market attributed to Tether's lack of regulatory compliance and transparency. According to JPMorgan analysts, stablecoin issuers that adhere to existing regulations are more likely to benefit from the upcoming