Simon Dingle: Navigating the global digital economy, the battle for privacy, and the stablecoin revolution
An entrepreneur, broadcaster, and technologist with a deep skepticism of big tech, Simon Dingle’s journey has taken him from the early days of Luno (then BitX) and 22seven to his current focus on growing ZARP, a South African Rand stablecoin. In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, host Ralf Fletcher sits down with Simon to explore the realities of stablecoins, navigating the global digital economy, why South Africa’s apartheid-era exchange controls are holding the country back, and how artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency intersect. You’ll find out: Watch the full podcast on YouTube, or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for conversations about doing good business in unusual times.
Interoperability: Key to stablecoins transforming South Africa’s digital payments landscape
Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic developments in the digital payments landscape, offering faster, cheaper, and more transparent payment options.
From HSBC to Binance: Hannes Wessels on leading Africa’s crypto rise under Richard Teng’s vision
They’ve declared bitcoin dead 53 times but it keeps getting stronger each time, says Hannes Wessels, General Manager of South Africa for Binance, which boasts the world’s most prominent blockchain ecosystem. In this fascinating conversation with Topco Media CEO Ralf Fletcher, on the Business Unusual Podcast, the former HSBC banker simplifies some technical aspects of the crypto world, addresses misconceptions and offers a sophisticated perspective on bitcoin investment cycles and the market dynamics in South Africa. Whether you’re a casual speculator, a crypto die-hard, financial professional, or just someone who wants to know more about how the future is happening you’ll get: Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts