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A pitfall that many first-time investors fall into is underestimating the importance of filtering the information that they pay attention to. In the wild world of crypto, this challenge is made all the more difficult by the sheer volume of media coverage, and the fact that any significant price movement invariably triggers a speculative media storm.   Amidst the deluge of often conflicting messages, how can a new investor differentiate between media hype and information that should define their investment strategy? The crypto community’s answer (as is often the case) is an acronym: DYOR.  Do Your Own Research has come to…

As we move into the new year, you may be wondering how the crypto market will develop in the coming years. Is it “too late” to be investing in this new world? If not, then how do you go about picking a winner? Before deciding if it is too late, let’s take a look at a quick recap of 2021. 2021 was the year of institutional interest and global adoption. As clear as a bell to those who pay attention – the tides of institutional adoption started to shift in 2021. What was once a “don’t touch” sector for the…

2021 was a year of unprecedented growth and unexpected developments in the world of crypto. With progress made and new possibilities unlocked on so many different fronts, it’s difficult to predict which aspects of the crypto scene will become the big talking points of 2022. That said, two trends have gained so much momentum throughout 2021 that it’s almost impossible that they won’t play a big part in defining the direction of crypto as a whole in 2022. In part 1 of this series, we looked at the NFT explosion, which has created over $15 billion in turnover across all…

2021 was a year of unprecedented growth and unexpected developments in the world of crypto. With all the progress made and multiple new possibilities unlocked, it’s difficult to predict which aspects of the crypto scene will become the big talking points of 2022. That said, two trends have gained so much momentum throughout 2021 that it’s almost impossible that they won’t play a defining part in the direction that crypto will take in 2022. In this 2-part series, we take a look at these trends. NFTs will not be ignored. It’s incredible to think about how significantly the NFT…

Welcome to part 2 of our analysis of the 2021 crypto year in review. In part 1, we looked at some of the reasons why altcoins stole the limelight more than ever this year. We also considered that, despite the meteoric growth cryptos like SOL (+14 000%), and BNB (+1 500%) experienced, not even heavyweight Ethereum is yet to come close to challenging big brother Bitcoin’s top spot in market cap. As such, the original cryptocurrency remains synonymous with crypto as a whole in the minds of many investors. Even though we’ve seen Bitcoin dominance reach all-time lows in the…

In the face of last week’s BTC price plummet and the crypto market painting itself in Christmas red as the year draws to a close, you can’t be blamed for following the media hype to the conclusion that crypto may be leaving empty boxes under the tree for investors in 2021. So is it time to reevaluate storing cash under your mattress, or is the market giving retail investors the ultimate festive season gift, discounted crypto? Let’s discuss.  What’s with the dip?  Right off the bat, let’s look at some data that can help us decide if what we’re seeing…

The Christmas trees, festive lights, decorations, the electric feeling of meeting loved ones and of course, the excitement of exchanging gifts is what makes the end of the year festive season the happiest and one of the most cheerful seasons across the globe!            With the effects of the pandemic still looming in the country, we all must continue to take necessary precautions as we plan and prioritise things for the festive break. It’s always good to often remind yourself to be kind and gentle to oneself and our loved ones by keeping health a priority. The pandemic has affected everyone…

Showmax is counting down to Christmas with new festive season movies coming every day until 25 December 2021. Here’s a taste of the highlights from this advent calendar for film fans, including some rather untraditional options that may make you rethink everything you thought you knew about the genre: Christmas, South African style Boxing Day | Stream from 23 December 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4d_LaxT7wI Unable to afford to bury their gogo, Vele and her hot-headed younger brother become amateur kidnappers on Christmas Day, taking a government minister hostage in exchange for ransom money that they want to use to be able to celebrate her…

In competitive gaming, every millisecond counts. It’s the difference between making the frag or being fragged. And this is where the curved HUAWEI MateView GT 34in Sound Edition ultrawide high-refresh display with a built-in SoundBar delivers an out-of-this-world visual and audio performance that is critical for gaming at the highest level. Let’s face it, traditional gaming monitors lack innovation, feature archaic design, and typically have very clunky OSD buttons. The GT breathes new life into the market and reinvents what a gaming monitor is all about. Inspired by the ultra-performance typically associated with luxury sports cars, the GT sets a…

Dynamite comes in small packages, so they say – and it’s certainly true of this small package. Open it up and inside you will find the brand-new HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick, a pair of earphones of unparalleled style and quality that are sure to blow you away. Created at Huawei’s aesthetic research centre in Paris, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick is designed to look exactly like a stick of lipstick. Its exquisite craftsmanship makes a true fashion statement and signifies a new trend in ultra-chic design.  The HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick comes in a luxury-grade stainless steel body that uses sophisticated production processes…