In this episode of Bitcoin 101 we look at the ability of bitcoin to give you financial freedom. The aspect of banks as middlemen between two people is an anomaly […]
The last time Techzim wrote about Bitcoin basics, we got a request from Intrigued asking for a follow up article on ‘how to set up Bitcoin for personal use’. The […]
We look at how bitcoin obtains its value. We talk about its capabilities of anonymous transacting as well as transparency of its circulation. Also in the mix is the benefits […]
Quick question: what are your greatest fears on cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin to be precise? Maybe we can start there, but before that let’s go through 1 or 2 things together shall […]
So the new kid on the block is Bitcoin but what is it anyway? We look at the definition of bitcoin hopefully in its simplest form. We relate bitcoin to […]
Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, reached a high in Zimbabwe today as more people look to convert their bank balances to “real money” as well as getting their money out […]
Zimbabwean exports to Iran fell from $4.8 million to $1000 in just a year, More bond coins coming our way to the sum of $3 million, Ethiopian Airlines through a […]
With the recent cash crisis that has hit Zimbabwe, it has become more difficult for you to send money from Zimbabwe to South Africa. It’s become difficult because most of […]
This post was written by a Guest Author. The views expressed in this article do not reflect those of Techzim but of the Guest Author. No Jamie Dimon, Bitcoin is […]
If you’re in Cape Town, South Africa, then you’ll be able to pay for goods at a Pick n Pay using Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency for a limited time. It […]
You may have heard bitcoin likened to a currency or commodity. It’s both of those things actually. Bitcoin is also a third thing – a payment network. What confuses most […]
Image credit: Pixabay I will start by vehemently apologising, well, maybe not vehemently but I do apologise for not letting you know about our very first Bitcoin event here in […]
The institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IODZ) is hosting a breakfast meeting focused on discussion Bitcoin this week. At the meeting, local Bitcoin evangelist and investor, Taurai Chinyamakobvu, will lead a […]
Following my article days ago, I received a number of follow-up questions on bitcoin mining, such as: What is mining? How do I mine? Who can mine? Why mine in the […]
Whenever a new miracle technology is breathlessly praised, I pay attention and keep my cynicism handy. There have been a number of pro-Bitcoin articles on TechZim lately, please allow me […]
In late 2016, I got a call from the finance director of a listed financial services company. He and his managing director wanted to take me out for lunch. Shortly […]
If you’ve heard anything about bitcoin the past couple of weeks, it’s probably been along the lines of: In 2010, if you had $10,000 to invest and you put it all […]
There is still a lot of noise doing the rounds about ransomware, particularly the WannaCry cyber-attack. To call this noise is me being grossly unfair. Cyber-attacks are not a laughing matter […]
It’s a week of cyber-crime. News in Hollywood Reporter says that hackers gained access to and stole a Disney movie and are demanding a heavy bitcoin ransom to give it back. It’s […]
As the clock ticks closer to this year’s Digital Future event, Techzim and partners TBWA have announced the acceptance of Bitcoin as a means of payment for this year’s event. The […]
What is bitcoin? Bitcoin is a digital currency, think of it as money for the Internet including Zimbabwe. Well, it’s going to take more than just one sentence to really understand […]
Local Bitcoin exchange BitCoinFundi says it processed about US $100,000 worth of transactions in 2016. The exchange founder and CEO, Tawanda Kembo, says they have been growing their total transaction value by about 16% […]
Depending on which Bitcoin exchange you are using, it’s currently worth between $885 (that’s Coindesk’s latest rate for it) and $924 (that’s the value you’ll get for it on Bitcoinfundi, a Zimbabwean Bitcoin exchange).
2017 has started off on a bright note for anyone holding any Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency which has so far been the leading representation of blockchain technology. At […]
According to the BitFinance team, the funds will be used to expand the reach of their service and enhance the user experience on BitcoinFundi, their Bitcoin exchange which is an online platform used by third-party subscribers to hold and trade bitcoin with other subscribers.
As I write this article a Bitcoin in Nigeria is trading at $1280 USD (₦404,000), $550 USD more than the price of a Bitcoin in the United States ($730 USD) or […]
I have been using bitcoin to send money to Zimbabwe for more than a year in order to save money on fees and make a small profit on the exchange […]