NewsIs this the future of social media?
There’s been huge debate about the massive role social media plays in our lives – some of it good, some of it awful.
CryptoJust how big is the crypto market in SA?
About R500 billion worth in transactions. That’s according to an analysis by Silver Sixpence, which has developed a blockchain diagnostic tools called LedgerCore.
CryptoOne stablecoin to rule the world
One stablecoin to rule the world Andreessen Horowitz’s State of Crypto report tells us much we already know, and much we don’t.
NewsSA's population may be closer to 100m than 63m
A fascinating story in Moneyweb suggests SA’s population could be 95 million, more than 50% more than the 63 million counted by Stats SA.
NewsThe growing clamour to outlaw gambling advertising
The growing clamour to outlaw gambling advertising We at 80eight noted the extent of South Africa’s gambling problem some months ago.
TradingWhat happens when you measure stock market gains in gold rather than USD?
What happens when you measure stock market gains in gold rather than USD? The answer is contained in the graph below. Focus on the blue lines.
CryptoWhen we stop measuring bitcoin in fiat
When we stop measuring bitcoin in fiat If we go with the thesis that fiat currencies will one day all fail, how will we measure wealth accumulated in Bitcoin?
PaymentsWhy are you still paying SWIFT fees?
80eight has cancelled SWIFT fees for the next three months. That news has set the cross-border payments sector alight.
TradingWhy stock trading is a losers game
Why stock trading is a loser’s game There’s been a plethora of online trading platforms launched in SA over the years (though IG recently pulled out, and Banxso was placed in…
NewsWhy the reserve bank's 3% inflation target will help the poor
SA Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago is on a campaign to lower inflation from the current 3–6% “range” to 3%. No range, just a 3% ceiling.
PaymentsWhy using 80eight for cross-border remittances is the smart move to make
In 2024, remittances to Africa surged to a record $96.4 billion, outpacing official development assistance by more than double. These are a huge part of the African economy.
TradingIt turns out AI trading bots behave just like humans - they lose (mostly)
It turns out AI trading bots behave just like humans –they lose (mostly) Here’s an interesting exercise worthy of note.