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Introduction: Africa's Financial Future Is Already On-Chain
Across the African continent, a transformative financial movement is quietly reshaping how millions store value, transfer money, and access global markets. This shift is not driven by governmental policy or traditional banking

Gold ETFs attract investors with low barriers and convenient trading, and are divided into three categories: spot, derivatives, and gold stocks. Their advantages include transparent costs, high liquidity, and stability, making them suitable for medium- to long-term investment. U.S. gold ETFs such as GLD and IAU perform well; when choosing, consider institutional reputation and historical performance. Maintaining a long-term investment strategy is key to success.

In the futures market and leveraged trading, investors must grasp five core concepts—opening a position, closing a position, unrealized profit and loss, liquidation, and rollover. These terms may seem complex, but understanding them is crucial for avoiding losses and increasing win rates.
Opening and Closing a Position: The Start and End of Trading
Opening a position is the beginning of a trade, where you enter by buying or selling a certain asset, expecting the price to move in a favorable direction. However, at the moment of opening, you haven't confirmed profit or loss—only when you close the position will the gains or losses be finalized.
Closing a position means the end of a trade. Whether it's stocks, futures, or other assets, as long as you decide to liquidate your holdings, it's called closing a position. After closing, you can accurately calculate the return rate, loss magnitude, and risk-reward ratio.
For example, suppose you are bullish on Apple stock (AAPL), and buy 100 shares at $150 . During the holding period, you can add or reduce your position, but as long as you still hold the shares, the position remains open.

The TRON ecosystem is under scrutiny due to Justin Sun's WLFI token holdings being frozen for over three months after a $9 million transfer triggered an automatic restriction. This has led to a $60 million loss in value and raises concerns about governance in the DeFi space.

Ethereum aims to be a decentralized "world computer," enhancing transaction capabilities and decentralization through significant upgrades like zkEVM and PeerDAS while ensuring applications resist censorship and fraud. Achieving mass usability and true decentralization remains a key challenge.

Alt5 Sigma, a crypto company associated with the Trump family, is facing a serious trust crisis. In the short term, it has replaced three auditing firms and experienced frequent executive departures, leading to operational chaos. The original auditing firm's license has expired, and delayed financial reports have triggered delisting risks, causing investor confidence to waver. The company was originally a biotechnology firm, and its frequent transformations have raised market concerns. Its subsequent development is worth watching.

The imbalance in the global economy is evident in the latest statistics, with poor countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia having low per capita GDP. South Sudan has the lowest at only $251, while middle-income countries are striving to overcome poverty. Economic growth is closely related to factors such as education and infrastructure, revealing the deeper reasons behind global development disparities.

In a move signaling confidence in the long-term lithium market outlook, Altius Minerals has committed to acquiring Lithium Royalty in an all-stock and cash transaction valued at C$520 million. The acquisition, formalized through a definitive agreement announced on December 22, enables Altius

The Malaysia stock market's impressive five-day rally came to an abrupt halt on Friday, surrendering over 35 points and 2 percent in gains as the holiday season set in. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index found itself perched just above the 1,675-point level, leaving analysts questioning whether

SoftOx Solutions AS received regulatory approval for its Phase 2a clinical program for an inhaled antimicrobial therapy, significantly boosting its stock. This non-antibiotic approach tackles biofilm infections, with potential markets exceeding $5 billion. Key trial data is expected in 2026 and 2027.

Introduction to the World of Meme Coins
In the field of cryptocurrencies, an unusual phenomenon has emerged – meme coins. These are digital assets that originated from internet culture and combine humor with economic speculation. While traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum focus on solving technical challenges, meme coins

The financial sector faces an escalating crisis. The Federal Trade Commission reported that consumer fraud losses in 2023 exceeded $10 billion, with credit unions and community banks experiencing a particularly severe impact. The numbers tell a striking story: these institutions reported a 69%

Financial Services Leader Brings Cross-Industry Expertise to Helm Planning and Growth Initiatives
Wells Fargo & Company has revealed the appointment of Michael Liersch as the new leader overseeing Advice and Growth Strategies within its Private Wealth

Rumble's CEO Chris Pavlovski will host a livestream interview on March 27, 2024, following the company's Q4 earnings release. The event invites viewer interaction and aims to discuss Rumble's performance and future strategies transparently.

Decentralized virtual worlds are redefining how we interact with the digital ecosystem. With a market projection reaching $2.346 trillion USD by 2032—up from $94.1 billion in 2023—the sector is experiencing a compound annual growth rate of 44.4%. In

Arizona's most affluent communities are heavily concentrated in two major metropolitan regions, with the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area claiming 14 of the top 20 positions, while Tucson rounds out the list with six thriving neighborhoods. Using data from the 2023 U.S. Census American Community Survey co

VersaBank announces a leadership transition with Nicolas Ospina as Global CFO and John Asma as Executive Vice President, enhancing operational and strategic initiatives. The market reacts positively, affirming the bank's commitment to financial management and its shift towards U.S. banking standards.

Credicorp Ltd. (BAP), the Peruvian financial services giant, just delivered a solid third-quarter performance that caught investors' attention. The company posted earnings per share of $6.17, exceeding the consensus forecast of $6.05—a modest but meaningful 1.98% upside surprise. Year-over-year, thi

Why Have Crypto Scams Become a Black Hole for Investment?
Global financial markets are turbulent, and the crypto market has attracted a large influx of novice investors amid this volatility. However, this has also led to layers of scams orchestrated by fraud groups. Compared to traditional financial markets, why do crypto scams occur so frequently?
The answer is simple—the anonymity and irreversibility of cryptocurrencies make them a paradise for scammers. Traditional banking systems have regulatory mechanisms in place, but the decentralized crypto market lacks this line of defense. At the same time, quantitative easing policies by various central banks have led to a decline in purchasing power, and public distrust in central financial institutions is growing daily, which in turn increases the attractiveness of cryptocurrencies. This psychological gap is exploited by scammers.
With features like a fixed total supply, high investment returns, and strong appreciation potential, investors are easily driven by greed and become less vigilant. Especially for newcomers who just entered the space, the lack of in-depth understanding makes them more vulnerable to scams.