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African Social Media Influencer, Wian To Launch Premium NFT Collection On Binance NFT Marketplace
Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider has today announced that Wian, Africa’s largest TikTok influencer, will be exhibiting his collectibles on the Binance NFT... дальше »
2021-9-18 21:49 | |
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Crypto Adoption Rapidly Expanding At Grassroots Level In Africa, Chainalysis Explains Why
The cryptocurrency market in Africa grew by 1200% between June 2020 and July 2021, according to a new 2021 Geography of Cryptocurrency report by blockchain data services provider firm Chainalysis. Chainalysis stated that as the third-fastest growing cryptocurrency market in the world, the African market is still relatively small but the most exciting and dynamic. […] дальше »
2021-9-17 14:28 | |
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47% of South Africans own Bitcoin (BTC), holding $70 worth on average
As conversations regarding the use and purchase of digital assets in Africa continues to gain ground, details have emerged that about 47 percent of South African adults hold at least one form of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2021-9-17 10:00 | |
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Chainalysis reports Africa is world’s third-fastest-growing Bitcoin economy
Cryptocurrency adoption in the African region has grown exponentially since 2020, according to the… The post Chainalysis reports Africa is world’s third-fastest-growing Bitcoin economy appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2021-9-15 14:44 | |
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Nigeria's central bank advocates e-Naira as a 'safer alternative' to Bitcoin
The Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN] is not a fan of Bitcoin. And, this isn't a fact it has tried to hide either. Although Nigeria is among the top African nations using Bitcoin to transact, the central The post Nigeria's central bank advocates e-Naira as a 'safer alternative' to Bitcoin appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-9-11 03:30 | |
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Binance Africa Responds to Warning Published by South African Financial Regulators
Binance reacted and responded to a notice published by the South African (FSCA), warning users to be vigilant when dealing with “Binance Group.” The post Binance Africa Responds to Warning Published by South African Financial Regulators appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-9-5 13:45 | |
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Crypto-loving Nigeria begins eNaira CBDC project
Nigeria has upped the ante on its quest for a national digital currency as the Central bank of the African country has revealed that it will be partnering with Bitt Inc as a technical partner for the actualization of the “eNaira” project. дальше »
2021-9-2 07:00 | |
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Bitcoiners Uneased As Nigeria’s CBN Rolls Out CBDC Guidelines
Recent reports indicate that Nigeria, the West African country, is heading towards launching its promised Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in a sensitization circular to commercial banks, revealed the features of the e-Naira – the planned CBDC. дальше »
2021-9-1 16:29 | |
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After Ghana, Nigeria is the next African nation to reveal CBDC plans, issues guidelines
Africa is witnessing a constantly increasing interest cryptocurrencies. Many regions such as Nigeria and Ghana saw major circulation numbers lately. Well, this marks a reducing dependence on inflationThe post After Ghana, Nigeria is the next African nation to reveal CBDC plans, issues guidelines appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-31 21:30 | |
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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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South African Man Loses $900,000 Worth Of Bitcoin After Accidentally Deleting Keys
Bitcoin holding is only as good as long as the holder does not lose their keys. It is very important when it comes to holding to make sure that one’s keys are secure. This is because once the keys are lost, there is no way to recover the lost coins. дальше »
2021-8-21 02:00 | |
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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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Nigerians Move Almost $40 Million In P2P Bitcoin Trading In A Month
Bitcoin trading has always seen high adoption in countries with currencies that are depreciating fast. The West African country of Nigeria has always been at the forefront of BTC adoption in the region. дальше »
2021-8-7 20:00 | |
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Юристы экс-разработчика Monero Рикардо Спаньи объяснили его арест неявкой в суд
Задержание бывшего ведущего разработчика Monero Рикардо «Fluffypony» Спаньи «необоснованно». Такую оценку произошедшему дал представляющий его интересы юрист Дункан Оукс. Riccardo Spagni @fluffypony South African counsel legal statement:https://t. дальше »
2021-8-5 11:45 | |
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Former leading developer of Monero arrested in US at request of South Africa
The cryptographer and Monero developer Riccardo Spagni was arrested in the United States at the request of the South African authorities. He is accused of fraud and stealing $100,000 from a former employer. дальше »
2021-8-5 15:17 | |
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Ghana's vice president declares Africa should embrace digital currencies
Digital currencies are primed to reinvent trade between African countries.
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How blockchain, NFTs, and on-demand satellites are saving Africa’s wildlife
Satellite virtualization solutions firm Exodus Orbitals Inc has announced its partnership with the Lady Rocket Foundation to apply satellite technology and NFTs to better protect African wildlife against poaching and climate change. дальше »
2021-7-26 08:07 | |
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South African Central Bank Warns Citizens Against Accepting Tainted Banknotes
A week after more than 1,400 ATMs in South Africa were attacked during a looting spree, the country’s central bank is now asking citizens to reject banknotes that are stained with traces of blue and green ink. дальше »
2021-7-20 11:30 | |
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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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Africa Will ‘One Day Have a Common Currency’ Says Secretary General of African Continental Free Trade Area
The secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) secretariat, Wamkele Mene, says Africa will “one day have a common currency” via a proposed “Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). дальше »
2021-7-13 12:30 | |
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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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Africa Fintech Start-up Growth: Nigeria Dominates in ‘Big Three’ Markets
According to the findings of the latest study by Disrupt Africa, the number of fintech start-ups based on the African continent grew to 576 in 2021. This figure represents a 17. 3% jump from the 491 start-ups that were operating on the continent in 2019. дальше »
2021-7-10 03:00 | |
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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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After El Salvador, What Bitcoin Adoption Means For Africa
In its line-up after El Salvador signed into law legislation making Bitcoin its legal tender, Tanzania, an East African country with about 58 million citizens became the latest to express interest in embracing decentralized finance. дальше »
2021-7-7 12:34 | |
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South African Court Grants Final Liquidation Order Against the ‘Biggest Cryptocurrency Scam in 2020’
A South African judge, Justice Alma de Wet, has ruled in favor of granting a final liquidation order against Mirror Trading International (MTI), the country’s biggest bitcoin scam in the past year. дальше »
2021-7-4 17:30 | |
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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 asset manager denies stealing billions from users, claims $5M was lost in hack
AfriCrypt’s founders deny running off with billions in customers funds, asserting they went into hiding after receiving death threats from “dangerous people.” дальше »
2021-6-29 06:50 | |
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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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South African Brothers Escape With $3.6 Billion In Bitcoin
Two African brothers have disappeared, and so does the $3. 6 billion in bitcoin from their cryptocurrency investment platform. Biggest Scam In Bitcoin History? Africrypt is a cryptocurrency investment platform based in South Africa. дальше »
2021-6-24 21:17 | |
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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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