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Students are blowing their study grants on gambling

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 on everyone’s screens, online gambling has gone through the roof.

80eight Team2 min read
News

Bitcoin hits 200-day moving average – a long winter ahead?

Bitcoin has touched the 200-day moving average – a rare event, for sure, that has historically resulted in a bounce (other than in 2022 when it spent the best part of a year…

80eight Team1 min read
News

A new tech cold war is brewing between China and the US

The US leads in the AI race, but for how long? China is catching up fast on the US with some astonishing leaps in AI functionality and speed with the likes of DeepSeek and Qwen.

80eight Team2 min read
Forex

The Rand Is Weakening: How to Protect Your Money

If you've been watching the USD/ZAR rate for any length of time, you've noticed a pattern. The rand weakens. It recovers a little. Then it weakens again.

80eight Team3 min read
Crypto

Crypto vs Stocks: Which Should South Africans Choose?

The debate between crypto and stocks has been running for years. Both sides have strong arguments. Both sides have also been spectacularly wrong at various points.

80eight Team3 min read
News

How 80eight's Digital Wallet Works: A Complete Guide

80eight is a South African digital wallet built for people who want to manage ZAR and digital assets in one place alongside instant payments and multi-currency tools.

80eight Team3 min read
Crypto

What Is KYC and Why Do Crypto Platforms Need It?

You've tried to sign up for a crypto platform and been asked to upload your ID. Maybe your face. Maybe proof of address. And you've wondered: why do they need all of this?

80eight Team3 min read
Crypto

5 Ways to Earn Passive Income with Crypto in South Africa

Can you earn passive income with crypto in South Africa? Here are 5 legitimate ways to make your crypto work for you, with a clear view of the risks.

80eight Team3 min read
News

Can you really use AI agents to make you money?

In a recent Moneyweb Crypto podcast, Silver Sixpence CEO Carel de Jager related a fascinating – but true – story of Truth Terminal, an AI agent that launched a hugely profitable…

80eight Team2 min read
Crypto

What Is Ethereum and Should South Africans Buy It?

What is Ethereum and is it worth buying in South Africa? This guide explains what Ethereum does, how it differs from Bitcoin, and what to consider before investing.

80eight Team3 min read
News

Why you don’t believe the inflation figures

As expected, consumer price inflation jumped to 4.5% in May, but your lying eyes are telling you something else. Inflation for most people is higher than this. Here’s why.

80eight Team3 min read
Forex

How to Convert USD to ZAR: Best Options in South Africa

Need to convert USD to ZAR in South Africa? Compare your options, understand the real cost, and find the best rate available to you. You've got dollars. You need rands.

80eight Team2 min read