I am an unapologetic crypto nerd. Based in Africa, I use my voice and platform to spotlight blockchain innovation, crypto adoption, and financial empowerment across the continent. Through Psalm the Crypto Nerd, I break down complex web3 concepts into real, relatable stories – from DeFi to NFTs, from Bitcoin to local blockchain use cases in Nigeria and beyond. Whether you're a beginner or a degen, my goal is to help you learn, earn, and grow in the crypto world with an African perspective.
3 Aug 2025 1 minute read 1 comment PsalmistAllegro
It’s been one of those weeks in the market where you just sit back and go, “Yeah, this is getting messy.” A lot of traders expected a quiet start to August, maybe even a little relief rally. But what we got instead was a full-on market shakeup. Bitco...
2 Aug 2025 1 minute read 1 comment PsalmistAllegro
For years, the SEC has played defense when it comes to crypto. From lawsuits to delayed ETF decisions, the vibe was always resistance. But now? The script is flipping, and it’s not just another headline. Something deeper is happening. Late July, the...
2 Aug 2025 2 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
When the FCA banned crypto ETNs and derivatives for retail users in 2021, they made it clear they believed retail investors didn’t fully understand the risks involved. Their exact words back then were around "harm to consumers," especially given the...
1 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
There’s a high chance that a U.S. spot Ethereum ETF gets approved before the end of the year. And if that happens, or even looks likely, it’s going to change everything for ETH. Now I know, ETF news might sound boring to some people, but the impact i...
31 Jul 2025 1 minute read 2 comments PsalmistAllegro
The latest data coming from BlackRock’s newly approved ETFs is raising eyebrows: investors are currently putting 4.5x more money into BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF than its Bitcoin one. That’s not a small difference. That’s a clear shift in where big mone...
31 Jul 2025 2 minute read 2 comments PsalmistAllegro
Ethereum’s recent momentum hasn’t gone unnoticed. It’s been creeping up steadily, showing strength where many expected it to fumble. But here’s the thing most people aren’t talking about clearly enough: there’s over $1 billion worth of short position...
30 Jul 2025 2 minute read 1 comment PsalmistAllegro
There’s something I really need to put out there, especially for people using a Trezor hardware wallet or planning to get one. If you think having your seed phrase backed up somewhere means your crypto is completely safe, you might be walking straigh...
30 Jul 2025 1 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but a lot of us are playing around with crypto like it’s some side hobby. We tweet about Bitcoin, talk about Ethereum during bull runs, and maybe stack small amounts when the market dips, but deep down, most peopl...
29 Jul 2025 1 minute read 4 comments PsalmistAllegro
Let’s not sugarcoat it. In 2025, tokenomics alone won’t get your project anywhere. You can have the cleanest vesting schedule, the fairest supply curve, and the most balanced incentives, but if your project doesn’t feel exciting, it won’t move. The m...
28 Jul 2025 2 minute read 1 comment PsalmistAllegro
There was a time crypto felt like a secret. Like something only the curious and frustrated found their way into. You weren’t just buying coins, you were joining a movement. A protest. A way of saying, “I don’t trust the system, so I’ll build my own.”...
