Study: 7.6 Million South Africans Are Crypto Investors, Social Media Main Source of Crypto-Related Information

About 22% of South Africa’s adult population, or 7.6 million people, are cryptocurrency investors, findings by a study done by Kucoin cryptocurrency exchange have shown. According to the study, 72% of the respondents said they get information concerning particular crypto projects via social media. Influencers and media personalities were also found to be key opinion … Read more

The Secret for Creating DeFi Content “Your Dad Could Understand”

Known only as blocmates on Twitter, Grant is a crypto content creator that “your dad could understand,” and he specializes in DeFi which often has the most difficult kinds of crypto products to understand. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the market: Among the many interesting topics discussed this episode are … Read more

Portuguese Authorities Contemplate Launching an Investigation on Local Crypto Social Media Influencers

Portuguese authorities are reportedly planning to take action against social media influencers who provide advice on crypto-related investments. The plans are being discussed in the wake of an online petition signed by thousands of Portuguese. A Crypto Youtuber Already in the Authorities Loop According to Expresso, Portugal’s judicial police, Policía Judiciária, is “analyzing” whether domestic … Read more

African Hip Hop Artist Davido ‘Thinking of Starting a Bitcoin Trading Company’

Popular Nigerian hip hop artist Davido has sparked off a buzz about crypto assets after tweeting about his intention to start a bitcoin trading company. With the short tweet, Davido becomes the latest African celebrity to express interest in starting a crypto business. Senegalese singer Akon is another prominent African personality to embrace crypto assets. … Read more

Defi Token Exposed as Pump and Dump Scam in Leaked Telegram Chat 

A leaked Telegram discussion by 50 so-called crypto influencers has exposed the extraordinary steps they take in order to profit on the back off unsuspecting defi investors. According to a leaked screenshot of the chat, an elaborate plan to defraud defi investors using the worthless “$Few” tokens had been hatched. $Few tokens would be airdropped … Read more

Crypto Influencers Is a Who’s Who of Crypto Twitter

ICOs seeking public figures to shill their project now have a purpose-built list they can consult. Crypto Influencers grants them an insight into who carries clout in the cryptoverse, along with anyone else curious to learn where the power lies. Decentralized cryptocurrencies as such should have no leader, but there are still figures who exert … Read more