Crypto expectations for 2025 and 2024 reflections

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GUEST – Jan Vermeulen - Editor at Mybroadband
Now we turn our focus to the dynamic world of cryptocurrency—a space that continues to evolve at lightning speed. 2024 has been a pivotal year for crypto globally and here in South Africa. From regulatory shifts to the rise of innovative blockchain applications and changing investor sentiment, the crypto landscape has been marked by both challenges and opportunities. As we look toward 2025, the big questions remain: What lessons can we take from the past year? And what’s next for crypto in South Africa and beyond?
9 Jan 2025 9AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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