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A supercycle describes a prolonged period of exceptional growth in a market, where prices rise far beyond normal expectations and remain elevated for years rather than months. Unlike typical boom-and-bust cycles, a supercycle represents a structural shift in how an asset class is valued, driven by deep economic, technological, or social change. In recent years, […]

InfoFi simply means Information Finance. It represents an attempt to create economic value from information by leveraging emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. In Web2, large technology companies monetize user data and attention by targeting users with advertisements based on their data. These companies generate substantial profits from this model. InfoFi...

Digital asset custody firm BitGo made its public market debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, marking the first major cryptocurrency-related initial public offering of 2026. The company raised $218.2 million in the offering, pricing shares at $18, which valued BitGo at approximately $2.08 billion. Trading under the ticker BTGO, BitGo shares surged […]

QR codes have made digital payments faster and more convenient, but scammers are increasingly abusing this convenience to defraud unsuspecting users. One growing tactic involves fake Google Pay QR codes designed to trick victims into sending money or exposing sensitive financial and crypto information—often without realizing it until it’s too late. How the Scam Works […]

Trading is one of the few professions where you are free to design almost everything about your work. You choose the market, the timeframe, the strategy, and even the pace at which you operate. With that level of freedom comes a powerful reality: you also choose whether trading becomes unnecessarily difficult or refreshingly simple. Many […]

Africa’s crypto ecosystem is growing at an impressive pace, offering new opportunities for financial inclusion, innovation, and economic participation. However, this rapid adoption has also exposed the continent to rising risks, including fraud, scams, and organized criminal activity linked to digital assets. In response, stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a strategic partnership with the...

Before a company officially debuts on the stock exchange, it may choose to raise funds through a strategy known as a pre-IPO placement. This approach allows businesses to sell shares privately ahead of their public listing, helping them strengthen their balance sheet and reduce the risks tied to an initial public offering (IPO). What Is […]

From ancient invisible ink to today’s highly sophisticated algorithms, the art of hiding information has quietly shaped the way humans communicate. This technique—known as steganography—is all around us, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood concepts in cybersecurity. In recent years, steganography has experienced a strong revival in the digital world, where it plays […]

Financial analyst, economist, and author Jim Rickards has shared his outlook on the ongoing metals bull market. He predicts that both gold and silver could experience explosive price growth in 2026. In a recent interview, Rickards explained that the strong bullish momentum behind gold’s rally—driven largely by central bank demand—combined with the metal’s limited supply, […]

Cyberattacks no longer feel like rare, headline-grabbing events. They happen quietly every day, affecting individuals, businesses, and even entire nations. From stolen personal data to crippled systems and extorted companies, hacking has become a persistent reality of the digital age. But why do hacks really happen? Behind the complexity of malware and exploits lie a […]