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Cryptocurrency In Africa
Cryptocurrency trading has been a big topic and widely accessible across the Western hemisphere and Asia for a few years now, but when looking at market access and possible new interest potential Africa has quite a lot growth potential for the cryptocurrency markets. дальше »
2018-9-18 06:00 | |
Poor Internet Access Could Slow Down Cryptocurrency Growth In Africa
Africa is often lauded as the next big thing for cryptocurrency adoption and development. But could poor internet access and connectivity slow down progress? A new report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) shows that it will cost $450 billion to connect 1. дальше »
2018-9-15 06:15 | |
Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Shows How Bitcoin Can Be Used for Social Good
Can bitcoin be used for social good? If anyone thinks so, it’s Ray Youssef, the CEO of peer-to-peer bitcoin platform Paxful. A successful entrepreneur in the crypto and blockchain space, Youssef comes from humble beginnings and understands the importance of maintaining control over one’s finances. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:50 | |
The Daily: Bitcoin Art Merges Canvas and Augmented Reality, Bitmain IPO Update
In today’s edition of The Daily we feature an interesting art exhibition which merges augmented reality technology with oil paintings inspired by Bitcoin and cryptocurrency culture. We also cover updates about the Bitmain IPO, ASX’s “blockchain” deployment and Alexander Vinnik’s extradition case. дальше »
2018-9-6 16:05 | |
Africa and its Antiquated Banking: Bitcoin The Solution?
Africa has steadily accelerated the switch to modern technologies. But can a continent facing a crisis with antiquated banking technologies, low rate of financial inclusion, poor confidence in the banking system, and high remittance costs become the new battleground for blockchain and cryptocurrency? Also read: Square’s Big Week: Crypto Patent, Shares Leap, and Lightning Plug […] The post Africa and its Antiquated Banking: Bitcoin The Solution? appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-6 05:55 | |
Bitcoin vs. Fiat: The Cryptocurrency Outperformed 3 National Currencies in 2018
As many countries in South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe are in the midst of an economic crisis, depreciating national currencies don’t come as a surprise. What did come as a shock was the fact that bitcoin would be the first to challenge the stability of fiat currencies, outperforming three different national currencies in 2018, as research from Pension Partners...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-5 03:00 | |
Navigating Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Experts Weigh In
Although one of the primary goals of Bitcoin is to create a currency that is borderless and decentralized, a recurring concern is the way (other than mining) that we are able to actually acquire it and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-1 21:31 | |
North Korea Greets The Crypto Industry With An International Conference
North Korea Plans “Korean International Blockchain Conference” It is common knowledge that the reach of the cryptocurrency industry spans from the northernmost tip of Canada, right to the heart of South Africa. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:45 | |
Top Cryptocurrency Solutions for the Middle East and Africa
Before Bitcoin was regarded as the hot new investment on the block (pun intended), the idea of decentralized payments… The post Top Cryptocurrency Solutions for the Middle East and Africa appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-27 14:00 | |
Electoral Agency and Banks in Kenya to Use Blockchain Technology
The electoral agency of Kenya is planning to utilize blockchain technology with an intention to bring greater transparency and integrity to voting. East Africa’s largest economy also wants the technology to be used to enable presidential candidates to securely access the results. дальше »
2018-8-25 16:29 | |
Crypto Exchange Works With Regulators to Develop Legal Frameworks for Arab States
Following the statement by Saudi Arabia declaring cryptocurrency illegal, the largest crypto exchange in the Middle East and North Africa is working with regulators across the region to develop crypto regulations. дальше »
2018-8-20 16:10 | |
Akoin Cryptocurrency Project From Akon Looks To Make Real Impact For Africa
Cryptocurrency has long been a source of contribution to stopping the world’s constant drama. For example, the Pineapple Fund donated some $55 million in BTC to several different charities. One of the foundations who received money was focused around providing water to those in poverty. дальше »
2018-8-18 07:38 | |
Akoin Wants To Undo ‘Confusing’ Launch, Become Serious Project
Despite the mainstream media’s stream-of-bad-news schedule, cryptocurrency has a long and proud tradition of philanthropy. The Pineapple Fund, which closed in early May, donated $55m in bitcoin to a wide variety of charitable causes, including water sanitation in Africa and improving internet privacy levels. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:52 | |
South Africa Releases Draft Cryptocurrency Tax Law
The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) recently released a draft cryptocurrency tax legislation. The draft defines the framework of virtual currency taxation in the country. Details of the Draft Cryptocurrency Tax Legislation The draft cryptocurrency tax legislation follows on from the press release issued by SARS in April 2018. дальше »
2018-8-9 03:00 | |
South African Releases Draft Cryptocurrency Tax Law
The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) recently released a draft cryptocurrency tax legislation. The draft defines the framework of virtual currency taxation in the country. Details of the Draft Cryptocurrency Tax Legislation The draft cryptocurrency tax legislation follows on from the press release issued by SARS in April 2018. дальше »
2018-8-9 03:00 | |
Johannesburg Crypto Exchange AltCoinTrader Adds Dollar Link Option to Drive down Bitcoin’s Premium
AltCoinTrader Crypto Exchange Adds Dollar-Linked Option to Reduce Bitcoin Premium AltCoinTrader, a Johannesburg-based cryptocurrency exchange, has added a new bitcoin product, linking the US dollar to the platform in an effort to drive down bitcoin’s premium in South Africa’s market as well as attract more foreign investors. According to a partner at AltCoinTrader, Richard de […] дальше »
2018-8-6 21:37 | |
Cryptocurrency Remains Popular In South Africa, But Scams and Questions Still Loom
Sales for an exclusively African cryptocurrency opened up in August to those with a South African bank account — seemingly capitalizing on virtual currency’s popularity in the nation. Despite growing interest, however, scams and fraud are still rife in the country. дальше »
2018-8-5 11:00 | |
[WATCH] SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s Interview on Bitcoin ETF Approval
Hester Peirce, an SEC Commissioner, has received a great deal of attention lately for her comments concerning cryptocurrency and her dissent in the SEC’s denial of Winklevoss’s ETF. Here is the full video of the entire hour long interview conducted by CNBC Africa's Crypto Trader show Ran NeuNer: SEC commissioner @HesterPeirce talks about why she […] дальше »
2018-8-2 01:26 | |
BitMEX CEO: A Bitcoin ETF is Great For Adoption, Triples-Down On $50k Prediction
Despite the SEC declining the Winklevoss Twins’ ETF proposal, the discussion of such a fund is still a hot topic within the cryptocurrency community. CNBC Africa’s “Crypto Trader” show, hosted by Ran NeuNer of OnChain Capital, recently spoke with BitMEX’s CEO regarding what an ETF means for this nascent industry. дальше »
2018-8-2 00:54 | |
Cryptocurrency and Africa. The Journey So Far
Cryptocurrencies are making so much waves in Europe, Asia and Central American that there is little attention being brought to other places with potentials of creating huge markets for them. The second largest and second most populous continent, Africa, is embracing the technology as an approach to the many problems countries in that continent are […] The post Cryptocurrency and Africa. The Journey So Far appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-2 21:50 | |
SAFCoin ICO: Exclusive South African Cryptocurrency And Wallet?
What Is SAFCoin? FHM, a blockchain company, recently launched an ICO for the SAFCOIN, a new crypto for South Africa. It aims to make digital coins easy for all in Africa. 500,000 SAFCOIN tokens will be offered to South Africans at the ICO. дальше »
2018-7-29 09:15 | |
Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts in Africa Need to Understand the Industry Before Investing
More and more investors in Africa are hopping on the Bitcoin bandwagon. However, they need to ensure that they are aware of what decentralization actually means when it comes to investing. Africa is a continent rich in diversity, natural resources, beautiful landscapes, and common occurrences of political turmoil. дальше »
2018-7-28 14:00 | |
Power to Bitcoin Mining was built in North Africa
The latest move comes from Brookstone Partners, which involves building a 900-megawatt wind farm in Morocco dedicated to mining Bitcoin. Bitcoin Mining To Minimize Carbon Footprint Critics have always argued that Bitcoin mining is a threat to the environment. дальше »
2018-7-28 10:51 | |
Huge Wind Farm to Power Bitcoin Mining Will Be Built in North Africa
As Bitcoin mining becomes more expensive and is criticized as being detrimental to the environment, several initiatives are being put forward to reverse this situation. The latest move comes from Brookstone Partners, which involves building a 900-megawatt wind farm in Morocco dedicated to mining Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-28 08:00 | |
FOMO Floods South Africa As 40% Regret Not Investing Sooner
A survey carried out across South Africa not only shows a thirst for cryptocurrency, it also shows that a number of people are now starting to regret not investing sooner, a feeling that many of us can indeed sympathise with. дальше »
2018-7-24 08:00 | |
Orania Forges Ahead With Its Digital Currency Plans
It is not uncommon to see new virtual currencies come to market these days. Given the thousands of altcoins on the market today, it is evident that competition is still heating up. In South Africa, a long-awaited cryptocurrency has finally come to market. дальше »
2018-7-23 16:00 | |
Weetracker Study Shows Crypto, FinTech & Blockchain is Booming in Africa
Cryptocurrency Industry Growing Fast In Africa, Indicating A Bright Future For Fintech A study carried out by Weetracker indicates a significant growth of the cryptocurrency industry in Africa, especially Blockchain startups and fintech. дальше »
2018-7-19 23:28 | |
Nearly 4 in 10 South Africans Wish They Had Invested in Cryptocurrency Says Study
Pan-African financial services company Old Mutual Limited has released an annual Savings and Investment Monitor survey for South Africa, which polled respondents on awareness of and attitude toward cryptocurrencies in the country. дальше »
2018-7-17 07:44 | |
G20 Economics Group Want To See Worldwide Cryptocurrency Regulation
G20 (Group of 20) is a worldwide platform for Central Banks and Governments which includes authorities from countries all over the world. G20 membership consists of; Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union. дальше »
2018-7-16 18:30 | |
Africa Has Recorded The Most Attractive Cryptocurrency Funding Despite Regulatory Issues
In most parts of Africa, cryptocurrency is yet to be fully adapted and regulated. While researchers have consistently shown the massive impact of the technology behind Blockchain and digital currency, Africa is still yet to fully legalize any major company and organization that provides cryptocurrency services. дальше »
2018-7-14 22:08 | |
“Economic Sovereignty” Through Bitcoin: Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert
When it comes to cryptocurrency, it seems that there are always two sides of the (bit)coin. On the negative side, there’s everything that can go wrong. дальше »
2018-7-14 19:30 | |
AlkebulanCoin ICO (AKB Token): Africa’s Crypto On Waves Blockchain?
What Is AlkebulanCoin? The Alkebulan coin from AKB is a cryptocurrency that has been designed for the African market with the sole purpose of tokenizing the continent. It is a coin that seeks to provide all entrepreneurs with advertising rights that come bundled together with a purchasing power. дальше »
2018-7-11 13:55 | |
South Africa Sees Increased in Cryptocurrency Transactions
South Africa, the continent’s second-largest economy, continues to experience a cryptocurrency boom despite the price downturns experienced in the market so far in 2018. As a result, many South Africans have increased their focus on cryptocurrency with a particular interest in Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-8 05:01 | |
Cryptocurrency Continues to Thrive in South Africa
The popularity of cryptocurrency is not just restricted to Europe, Asia, and North America. South Africa, the continent’s second-largest economy, continues to experience a cryptocurrency boom despite the price downturns experienced in the market so far in 2018. дальше »
2018-7-8 03:00 | |
Cardano [ADA] Spreads Its Influence in Asia and Africa
Input Output HK, a blockchain start-up that develops the Cardano blockchain, is taking the distributed ledger platform to several developing countries in Asia and Africa. In May this year, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Ethiopia to take its agriculture practices to the blockchain. дальше »
2018-7-3 17:29 | |
CNBC Crypto Expert Bearish on Bitcoin, Has High Hopes for NEO and Cardano
CNBC Africa’s Crypto Trader host, Ran Neu-Ner, who is a frequent guest on Fast Money, said on Thursday that he is bearish on Bitcoin prices. He also said that his sentiments towards both NEO and Cardano remain bullish. дальше »
2018-7-2 04:44 | |
Neu-Ner: Bitcoin and 2 Altcoins Still Worth Buying (If You’re a Bull)
The price of Bitcoin fell below $6,000 once again on Thursday — bringing the entire market down with it. Nevertheless, cryptocurrency trader Ran Neu-Ner believes the bottom isn’t far away, and that there is a pair of altcoins worthy of your attention right now. дальше »
2018-6-29 17:00 | |
Bitcoin ATM to Make Crypto-Cash Exchanges Easier for South African Investors
South Africa is by far one of the friendliest countries in the world when it comes to cryptocurrency trading. As more and more South Africans are willing to dive into the rapidly expanding homegrown digital asset market, the country is all set to get a fully functional Bitcoin ATM. дальше »
2018-6-29 10:59 | |
Aikin for Africa? I believe Singer coins the coin, civil collide collide
It’s an undertaking that can’t be exaggerated: Akon – the American-Senegalese R&B singer, songwriter and producer – is creating a new cryptocurrency called “Akoin. ” As Akon tells it, the forthcoming coin will serve as the currency for a yet-to-be-developed city in the country of Senegal. дальше »
2018-6-29 09:41 | |
Binance Africa: Company Set Open In Uganda, Exchanging Cryptos for Fiat
During an interview given by the CEO of Binance to one of the popular cryptocurrency news media, CoinTelegraph, Changpeng Zhao said the company was testing out new waters in not just developed countries but third world countries where he thinks cryptocurrencies will be more relevant. дальше »
2018-6-29 22:51 | |
Akon Unveils His Own Cryptocurrency In Hope of Bringing ‘Power Back To The People’
Five-time Grammy-nominated artist Akon announced his very own cryptocurrency that is cleverly called “Akoin. ” The 45-year-old songwriter also plans on building a futuristic city in West Africa, where he hopes to utilize his own cryptocurrency as the primary means of transaction. дальше »
2018-6-21 22:58 | |
The Daily: Akon Launches Akoin, ICO Mogul Buys $19M Land with Bitcoin
A musician who wants to use cryptocurrency to create a “real-life Wakanda” in Africa is the main feature in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief. Additional stories include an ICO mogul who bought land worth $19 million with bitcoin, a massive trove of Coinbase customers’ complaints and more. дальше »
2018-6-21 14:19 | |
Akon Launches Akoin to Be ‘Savior of Africa’
US singer-songwriter Akon has become the latest celebrity to launch a cryptocurrency — as he proclaims his belief the underlying technology “could be the savior of Africa. ” Akoin ‘Will Be Center Of Transactional Life’ Originally reported by Page Six, Akon — who is originally from Senegal — revealed at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity that he wants to use Akoin as part of a giant 2000-acre development called Akon Crypto City. дальше »
2018-6-21 07:00 | |
Singer Akon reveals Cryptocurrency while planning for Real-Life ‘Wakanda’
The 45-year-old “Smack It” singer announced Monday at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity that he not only is launching his own crypto, “Akoin,” but also will use it in his Akon Crypto City, a 100 percent crypto-based city in Africa. дальше »
2018-6-20 21:01 | |
Akon Is Entering The Cryptocurrency World
Renowned singer Akon, who’s songs include hits like, Lonely, Right Now and Sorry, Blame It On Me, is launching a new kind of cryptocurrency called ‘Akoin’ and it will be available for sale in two weeks in the hope that it will bring more help his Lighting Africa Project, which aims to bring solar power to the whole of Africa. дальше »
2018-6-20 15:30 | |