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African Project AFEN to Launch an NFT Marketplace and Present African Culture Digitally
The crypto industry is establishing itself more and more in Africa. From Jack Dorsey’s interest way before the COVID-19 pandemic had even started, to surging Bitcoin use across the continent, and even Akon’s crypto cities, Africa is getting more open to the idea of crypto, and the outside world is seeing the massive potential of […] The post African Project AFEN to Launch an NFT Marketplace and Present African Culture Digitally appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2021-8-30 08:29 | |
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Nigerians Continue To Dominate Crypto Adoption In Africa, But There’s A Big Problem To Combat
Nigeria, the most populous black nation, has seen significant growth in Bitcoin adoption. The African country, despite the censorship of cryptocurrency trading by the government, has been one of the leaders in Bitcoin peer-to-peer trading globally. дальше »
2021-8-11 18:06 | |
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Nigeria moved $40 million via peer-to-peer Bitcoin (BTC) trades last month
Data on Bitcoin peer-to-peer trading has shown that nearly $40 million worth of the leading digital asset was moved in the last 30 days by Nigerian Bitcoin users This figure is in line with those the African country had recorded since her government banned financial institutions from providing their services for crypto transactions. дальше »
2021-8-7 16:16 | |
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Report: Tweaks to South African Tax Filing System to Result in Decreased Crypto Arbitrage
Reports from South Africa suggest that tax authorities have plugged a loophole on the online tax filing system that enabled crypto arbitrage traders to make several purchases on overseas cryptocurrency platforms using just one approval. дальше »
2021-7-17 09:00 | |
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Swiss State Secretariat Helps Blockchain Incubator Firm Set Up Base in South Africa
Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is reportedly helping Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CVVC), a blockchain business incubator, set up an office in South Africa. According to SECO, this move fits with Switzerland’s policy of supporting private firms that seek to help African blockchain start-ups. дальше »
2021-7-16 06:30 | |
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South African crypto money transfer platform Xago secures new funding
Xago, a South African crypto fintech that focuses on an all-inclusive approach to money transfers, announced that it has raised further funding from shareholders to continue its growth trajectory by expanding in all aspects of the business. дальше »
2021-7-13 11:36 | |
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Parliament of West Africa Economic Block Cautions Against Use of Cryptocurrencies
The parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has joined the list of African organizations that have cautioned against the use of cryptocurrencies. In its warning to West Africa crypto users, the legislative body insists these digital assets are too volatile and as such “their use on the African continent is not […] дальше »
2021-7-11 09:30 | |
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South Africa Regulator Wants Mirror Trading International to Pay Millions as Penalty For Contravening Financial Sector Law
A South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has informed key figures behind Mirror Trading International (MTI) that it intends to impose a fine of $7 million against the now-defunct crypto investment company. дальше »
2021-7-8 13:00 | |
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South African Regulators Reportedly Fast-Tracking Crypto Regulatory Framework
With South Africa receiving more than its fair share of cryptocurrency-related scams, a report suggests that regulators are responding to this challenge by fast-tracking the process of creating a new regulatory framework. дальше »
2021-7-1 12:30 | |
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Following The Biggest Scam In Bitcoin History, South Africa To Tighten Crypto Regulation
After possibly the biggest scam in Bitcoin history, South African government moves to stiffen regulation regarding crypto assets. South Africa Responds To Bitcoin Scams Over the past couple of years, the nation has observed a series of crypto scams, including two of the biggest Bitcoin scams ever. The first of these was in 2020, when […] дальше »
2021-7-1 17:44 | |
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South African Central Bank Outlines FX Crypto Limits
According to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), individuals may not use cross-border or foreign exchange transfers to purchase crypto assets. The post South African Central Bank Outlines FX Crypto Limits appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-28 15:34 | |
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Report: Tanzania moves one step closer towards adopting cryptocurrencies
Tanzania is yet another country to show signs of embracing cryptocurrencies. The East African nation’s central bank is preparing for an advent of crypto following a directive of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. дальше »
2021-6-27 17:24 | |
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Africrypt Ponzi Scheme Collapse: South Africa Regulator Says Its ‘Not in a Position to Take Any Regulatory Action’
Following Africrypt’s collapse, South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), released a statement asserting its lack of jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies. Although the regulator says it is “continuing to investigate complaints” against the crypto investment company, it concedes it has only “found evidence of crypto-asset transactions. дальше »
2021-6-25 15:00 | |
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$3.6 Billion: These South African Brothers May Have Just Pulled Off One Of The Biggest-Ever Bitcoin Heists
Ameer and Raees Cajee, co-founders of South African crypto investment platform Africrypt have reportedly disappeared with about 69,000 BTC valued at $3.6 billion amid the April rally. Notably, the siblings first raised suspicion earlier this year when they claimed that their firm had been the victim of a hack in April. The suspicions deepened when […] дальше »
2021-6-25 23:24 | |
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69,000 Bitcoin worth $3.6 Billion Lost in South African Crypto Scam
It is suspected to be a money-laundering operation for international players. While South Africa’s FSCA is looking into Africrypt, they don't have jurisdiction as crypto assets are not legally considered financial products. дальше »
2021-6-24 18:51 | |
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$3.6 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) goes missing from South African exchange
Founders of AfriCrypt, a South African-based crypto investment platform, are missing along with 69,000 Bitcoin (BTC/USD) (currently worth $3. 6 billion) invested on the platform. The platform informed its investors in April that it was shutting down after a hacking incident that compromised customers’ accounts. дальше »
2021-6-25 15:13 | |
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Duo vanishes with 69,000 Bitcoin, stash worth $4 billion at peak BTC prices
Two South African brothers made away with nearly 69,000 Bitcoin earlier this year, hacking one ‘Africrypt,’ their own exchange platform, and bagging one of the biggest crypto heists in dollar terms ever. дальше »
2021-6-24 12:45 | |
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Africrypt Stole $3.6 Billion In Bitcoin: Is This The Biggest Crypto Scam In History?
Around 69,000 Bitcoin has vanished from a South African investment platform, Africrypt, along with two brothers who owned the crypto firm. Africrypt Founders Took $3. 6 Billion A new Bitcoin scam involving the disappearance of $3. дальше »
2021-6-24 08:57 | |
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$3.6 Billion Crypto Theft: South African Bank Denies Relationship With Fraud Accused Africrypt
According to local media, leading South African financial institution FNB is denying allegations of a banking relationship with the recently collapsed crypto investment company, Africrypt. Africrypt Stops Operations Abruptly Africrypt abruptly ceased operations nearly two months ago, prompting the banking institution’s denial. дальше »
2021-6-20 03:17 | |
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$3.6 Billion Crypto Heist: South African Bank Denies Business Relationship With Fraud Accused Africrypt
According to local media, leading South African financial institution FNB is denying allegations of a banking relationship with the recently collapsed crypto investment company, Africrypt. FNB also insists it did not enable the investment company’s transactions which helped Africrypt’s two directors disappear with billions of dollars in investor funds. дальше »
2021-6-19 20:30 | |
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DAO1 Hackthon Targets African Blockchain Devs
As part of an initiative that seeks to build the crypto and blockchain space talent base, the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO1), a community-led protocol, will be holding a major collaborative computer programming or a hackathon. дальше »
2021-6-18 13:00 | |
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South Africa to revise its stance on crypto amid surging retail interest
South Africa’s financial watchdogs are gearing up to introduce a crypto regulation framework in the country. A report unveiled this news on June 14, citing a position paper published by the South African Intergovernmental FinTech Working Group (IFWG) via the Crypto Assets Regulatory Working Group (CAR WG). дальше »
2021-6-15 18:48 | |
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South Africa to revise national policy position on cryptocurrency
Strong retail interest in crypto has driven South African regulators to rethink how they classify cryptocurrencies.
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South African Crypto Exchanges Confirm Receiving Request for Client Data From Tax Collection Body
Three leading cryptocurrency exchanges from South Africa recently confirmed receiving a request for client data from the country’s revenue collector. In a joint statement, the exchanges, (namely Altcointrader, Luno, and Valr) said this request, which targets a “selection of customers”, has been made “in terms of section 46 of the (South African) Tax Administration Act.” […] дальше »
2021-6-3 08:30 | |
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African Crypto Exchange Quidax Raises Over $3 Million
LAGOS, Nigeria – On what could be tagged as the worst day of crypto this year, the African-founded exchange, Quidax, raised over 7,772 BNB from the public sale of its token, QDX. The crypto market suffered its first major dip in 2021 on Thursday, May 19 with Bitcoin dropping as low as $30,000 from highs … Continued The post African Crypto Exchange Quidax Raises Over $3 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-25 12:57 | |
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African crypto-exchange Quidax raises over $3 million on the worst day of crypto
On what could be tagged as the worst day of crypto this year, African-founded exchange, Quidax, raised over 7,772 BNB from the public sale of its token, QDX. The crypto market suffered its first majorThe post African crypto-exchange Quidax raises over $3 million on the worst day of crypto appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-24 16:45 | |
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African Crypto Exchange, Quidax Raises Over $3 Million on the Worst Day of Crypto in Less Than 48 Hours
PRESS RELEASE. On what could be tagged as the worst day of crypto this year, African-founded exchange, Quidax, raised over 7,772 BNB from the public sale of its token, QDX. The crypto market suffered its first major dip in 2021 on Thursday, May 19, 2021 with Bitcoin dropping as low as $30,000 from highs of […] дальше »
2021-5-24 16:00 | |
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Report: Over 100,000 African Youths Have Participated in Binance’s Crypto Education Initiative
According to reports, over 100,000 African youths have taken part in Binance’s crypto and blockchain education barely a year after the learning program was launched. Dubbed the Binance Masterclass, the education initiative is aimed at equipping newcomers with basic knowledge about cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-5-20 13:00 | |
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South African Crypto Holders Urged to Approach Tax Body Before It Descends on Them
A South Africa-based tax expert, David Lesperance, says with the country’s revenue collector now closing in on cryptocurrencies, holders must now take the initiative and approach South Africa Revenue Services (SARS) before it descends on them. дальше »
2021-5-19 10:30 | |
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Mastercard Payment Index: More Consumers in Three African Countries Plan to Use Crypto Based Payment Methods
According to a recent Mastercard payment index report, the Covid-19 related lockdowns helped spread the use of cryptocurrency in three African countries, namely Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. The report also reveals that a greater number of consumers from these countries are “likely to use one emerging payment method in the coming year.” More Respondents […] дальше »
2021-5-12 07:00 | |
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South African Tax Collector Targeting Crypto Investors in Its Bid to Raise Extra Revenues
Latest reports from South Africa suggest that the country’s tax agency will now be targeting cryptocurrency investors as it attempts to increase the total value of revenues collected. Alongside high net worth individuals and offshore investors, digital currency holders now constitute an area that is “likely to yield much of the extra tax” for the […] дальше »
2021-5-10 10:00 | |
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South African Regulator Apologizes to Crypto Firm After Issuing Then Withdrawing a Warning in Less Than 24 Hours
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has apologized to a Cape Town-based crypto start, Ovex, less than 24 hours after warning that the firm was operating outside the law. Ovex Does Not Require Licence From FSCA In its May 7 retraction, the financial watchdog said the findings of an investigation into Ovex, which specializes […] дальше »
2021-5-9 05:00 | |
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Yearn Finance Founder Andre Cronje Set to Fight the Rug Pulled Crypto Messiah in a Dubai Boxing Match
South African crypto entrepreneur and Yearn Finance founder, Andre Cronje, is set to brawl Crypto Messiah in a physical fight at a Dubai crypto conference. The event, which has been dubbed the Cryptocurrency International boxing match, is scheduled to take place on October 15. дальше »
2021-5-6 07:30 | |
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Crypto Exchange, Quidax Partners with Africa’s First Government backed NFT Initiative
Lagos — May 3, 2021 — Africa’s first government backed NFT initiative, AFEN on Friday announced a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax. AFEN which aims to be a leading hub for African Blockchain stated the partnership is strategic and would enable it to list the $Afen token on Quidax the home of BEP20 tokens. AccordingRead More дальше »
2021-5-5 10:53 | |
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Some African Crypto Users See Bitcoin as an Alternative Source of Retirement Income
Bitcoin use cases in African countries continue to expand with the latest one being its use as an alternative source of retirement income. On a continent plagued by high inflation and unstable currencies, bitcoin, which is decentralized and censorship-resistant, is seen “as a safer source to contribute to for retirement.” According to a local report, […] дальше »
2021-5-2 11:30 | |
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South African Women Lose Money to Crypto Scammer Who Convinced Them That Botswana Pula Coins Are Bitcoins
A group of South African investors recently confessed to losing money to a brazen scammer after he convinced them to buy and hold nearly worthless physical coins. The coins, which are denominated in the Bostwana pula currency, were initially sold to a group of South African women back in 2019 when bitcoin was only worth […] дальше »
2021-5-1 07:30 | |
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Crypto artists are now using Ethereum NFTs to fight climate change
Californian startup Hitch is collaborating with South African artist Daniella Attfield to create a unique non-fungible token (NFT) art piece that benefits the climate, it said in a release shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-4-23 07:00 | |
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Another South African Company Reveals Plans to List a Crypto ETF on Local Stock Exchange
Fresh reports from South Africa suggest another local company, Sygnia, is set to apply to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to list a new cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF). This application will be the second time Sygnia has attempted to list the crypto ETF. дальше »
2021-4-21 09:30 | |
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South African Crypto Platform Revix Raises $4.1 Million
The South African cryptocurrency investment platform, Revix, has reportedly raised about $4. 1 million from its latest capital raise round. According to the firm, part of the raised capital will be used “to launch Revix’s mobile application, a variety of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) investment opportunities. дальше »
2021-4-21 15:30 | |
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Binance Abruptly Delists South African Rand Trading Pairs After Currency Fails to Meet ‘High Level Standard’
In an abrupt move, Binance South Africa announced on March 31 that all South African rand (ZAR) trading pairs will be delisted on April 2. The crypto exchange adds in a statement that “all trade orders will be automatically removed after 10. дальше »
2021-4-2 09:30 | |
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South African Companies Convert Cash Holdings Into BTC— Crypto Asset Is Hedge Against Devaluation
New reports emerging from South Africa suggest privately held firms are converting a portion of their cash holdings into bitcoin as they seek to hedge against currency devaluation. According to one report, an open-source software specialist firm, LSD Open, could well be the first South African company to make the bold step after it reportedly […] дальше »
2021-3-30 03:00 | |
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South African Regulator Zeroes in on Scams and Unregulated Firms in Its Second Crypto ‘Health Warning’
South African regulator the Financial Sector Conduct Authority recently issued its second crypto “health warning” after it noticed increased reports of crypto-related losses suffered “in the past three months. дальше »
2021-3-29 14:00 | |
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Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet Sold as an NFT for $2.9 Million; Proceeds Donated to African Charity
Twitter and Square CEO and founder Jack Dorsey have announced the first-ever tweet auction is complete, the NFT selling for $2. 9 million. The NFT sold via a decentralized auction service, Valuables by crypto company, Cent. дальше »
2021-3-24 21:25 | |
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South African Crypto Exchange Suspends Bitcoin & Litecoin Withdrawals Due to Balance ‘Discrepancies’
South Africa-based cryptocurrency exchange iCE3 suspended Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) withdrawals this week after noting “discrepancies” in the balances of these crypto-assets on the platform. дальше »
2021-3-19 20:27 | |
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South African Exchange Ice3x Suspends Trading After Noting Discrepancies in Balances of BTC and LTC
A South African crypto exchange, Ice3x, suspended trading on its platform on March 16 after noting discrepancies in balances of bitcoin and litecoin held on the platform. At the time of writing, the exchange had not revealed the cause of the mismatches in balances or when it expects trading to resume. In the meantime, a […] дальше »
2021-3-18 13:05 | |
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South African Crypto Businesses Decry Lack of Amenable Regulations
Bitcoin-linked businesses in South Africa are criticizing the government for its slow approach towards implementing clear and amenable regulation for the industry. The firms are threatening to orchestrate a mass exodus if things remain the same, according to a Bloomberg report on March 9, 2021. дальше »
2021-3-10 01:00 | |
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South African Crypto Firms Threaten To Leave Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
The arrival of crypto-assets in Africa was seen as the end of financial exclusion in a continent that has remained in the dark ages for so long. With cryptocurrencies making it possible for retail investors to dictate how they spend their money and what they get in return, the continent quickly embraced the industry. дальше »
2021-3-10 20:19 | |
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