Author: Nick Patel

Africa is a rapidly developing continent with a diverse patchwork of financial systems and transnational financial arrangements. Its banking ecosystem is far from mature, mainly due to the long-standing colonial and post-colonial legacy that hindered the development of African states and focused on extractive economies only.  Yet, the times are changing, and the 21st century […]

We’re witnessing a major shift in the investor sentiment about BTC and gold at the beginning of 2024. What are these trends’ determinants? And how do these recent dynamics affect the standing of tokenized gold? Let’s cover the relationship, the current state of BTC and gold price movements, and their implications here.  Factors Behind BTC’s […]

As the world’s gaze is again positive on crypto, tokenized gold continues its glorious pace of adoption. With many drivers for growth, tokenized gold assets enjoy popularity as a means of exchange, store of value, and profitable investment instrument. Besides, tokenized gold resolves the operational value challenge of physical gold, thus giving it a more […]

The beginning of 2024 marked a new page in the world of crypto – the SEC endorsed the launch of 11 Bitcoin ETFs in the regular stock market. This long-awaited decision opened the door to wider crypto adoption and gave many enthusiasts and startups hope for cryptocurrency’s recognition in the digital payment industry.  Yet, even […]

In a world dominated by the economic power of the USA, the BRIC bloc initially started as an informal group of leading emerging economies. The term was coined by Jim O’Neil – an economist who envisioned the future of these regional giants in cooperation and economic alliance. In 2005, the group included only Russia, China, […]

While the majority of states are still pondering over the status of crypto assets, the UAE has embraced the unique market advantage of being a pioneer in crypto acceptance. A loyal and welcoming attitude to crypto startups has made Dubai the #1 crypto hub in the region and globally, with hundreds of blockchain-related businesses flocking […]

The speed of buying gold by central banks is accelerating in 2023, and here is why they are doing so. Read on to understand what’s behind the scenes.