Crypto
Luno’s 20% Staff Cut Reveals Crypto’s Institutional Pivot
Luno's 20% staff cut signals a major shift in the crypto market, moving away from retail investors to focus on institutional clients and their larger revenue.
Author: Andre Dreyer
Andre Dreyer is a South African blogger known for founding Hedge Fund, a blog focused on finance and business. Supported by a team of experienced writers, Andre's work provides clear insights into finance, investments, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Investments
South Africa’s R200 Million Factory Bet Tiger Brands’ Quiet Power Play
Tiger Brands' R200 million investment in a Paarl factory signals a strategic move to boost local manufacturing capacity and control, far beyond…
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Crypto
South Africa’s High Court Just Broke Bitcoin’s Legal Status
South African High Court rulings conflict on Bitcoin's legal status, creating significant uncertainty and potential compliance issues for cross-border crypto.
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Current Affairs
Government-set Prices Are Gutting South Africa’s Real Wages
South African households face shrinking real wages despite nominal pay increases, as essential state-set prices like electricity and water climb faster than.
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Banking
A New R6.6 Trillion Bank Enters SA, but Not for Your Savings
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is launching in South Africa with R6.6 trillion in assets, targeting corporate clients rather than everyday consumer…
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News
South Africa’s Rand Ignores Gulf Conflict Ahead of SARB Decision
Despite escalating Gulf conflict and its potential impact on oil prices, South Africa's rand shows remarkable stability ahead of the SARB's key…
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Digital Asset Technologies
Ethereum The Smart Contract Blockchain Powering New Business
Ethereum changed the blockchain conversation by making the network useful for more than sending coins from one address to another
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Debt
South Africa Capital Flows Shift to Real-Economy Engines
South Africa market intelligence on where capital is moving in 2026, with sector-level insight across energy, logistics, payments, agri-processing, and infrastructure execution.
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Crypto
Epstein Files and Crypto, What the Documents Actually Show
A grounded breakdown of the Epstein Files crypto claims, what’s proven, what isn’t, and what it means for Bitcoin governance, funding, and trust.
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Crypto
Ethereum Outlook: Why July 2026 Could Spark a Rally
ETH is down 45%, but two major catalysts are coming. We analyze why the Clarity Act and asset tokenization might push Ethereum back to $4,000 +
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