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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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Tunisian Minister Says He Plans to ‘Decriminalize’ the Buying of Bitcoin
After reports that Tanzanian President Samia Hassan had asked her finance chief to look into cryptocurrencies, Tunisia has become the latest African country to signal a willingness to embrace digital assets. дальше »
2021-6-16 14:00 | |
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African countries leads the pack in Bitcoin ‘peer-to-peer’ trading, data shows
Available data has shown that African countries are leading the pack when it comes to Bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2p) trading in recent times. The post African countries leads the pack in Bitcoin ‘peer-to-peer’ trading, data shows appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-6-15 10:00 | |
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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 Court Submissions Expose Lies and Deceptive Tactics Used to Perpetuate MTI Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
New submissions by a South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and liquidators have exposed the web of lies and deceptive tactics that were used by Mirror Trading International (MTI) CEO Johann Steynberg and others to perpetuate the Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2021-6-10 06:30 | |
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Members of East Africa Community Explore Potential Use of CBDC for Alternative Regional Payment System
Six East African states are reportedly set to explore the possibility of using central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as an alternative to their shared payment system. The six countries, which are all members of the East Africa Community (EAC) trading bloc, are hoping this alternative will create a pathway that leads to the attainment of […] дальше »
2021-6-9 06:30 | |
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South African Cannabis Entrepreneur Snags GGG NFT Seed Auctions
Establishing a new era in the emerging legal cannabis industry, a South African businessman, Matt Benas, outbid everyone in an historic NFT (non-fungible token) auction for... дальше »
2021-6-7 18:17 | |
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Ghana gearing for central bank digital currency pilot
Ghana is striving to become the first African nation to float a central bank digital currency.
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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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Inaugural Africa Blockchain Week Summit to start on June 28
The inaugural Africa Blockchain Week will launch from June 28 to July 1, 2021. NexChange Group, a blockchain ecosystem, and venture builder, and MARITA Group, an African conglomerate will form a partnership to co-host this Virtual Summit. дальше »
2021-6-2 21:57 | |
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South Africa: Reserve Bank Announces Research to Study CBDC Feasibility
It seems like the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) now understands the importance of digital currencies alongside traditional fiat currency. Recently, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced the start of a feasibility study for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2021-5-28 13:00 | |
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South Africa Reserve Bank Commences Retail CBDC Feasibility Study
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says it has commenced a feasibility study for a general-purpose retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). The study, which the SARB expects to conclude in 2022, will focus on the issuance of a domestic CBDC that can be used by consumers in South Africa for general retail purposes. Study […] дальше »
2021-5-27 08:30 | |
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This country takes the first steps toward CBDC
South Africa has taken its initial steps towards a central bank digital currency [CBDC]. South African Reserve Bank has begun to explore the feasibility of a fiat digital currency owing to the latest The post This country takes the first steps toward CBDC appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-26 23:30 | |
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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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What is Manchester City up to in the NFT space lately?
English Premier League champions Manchester City will be releasing an NFT collection to celebrate their title win, according to reports. The club, which is also the reigning EFL Cup champions, will be launching the collection in collaboration with NEM Group, with the help of Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish and former African player of the […] The post What is Manchester City up to in the NFT space lately? appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2021-5-22 14:13 | |
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African NFT Art Exhibition Featuring Portraits of Two African Royals Launched
The Museum of Modern African Art Gallery & Lifestyle (MOOMA), a platform that promotes African artworks, recently kickstarted a 30-day non-fungible token (NFT) Modern African Art Exhibition. The exhibition, which will be MOOMA’s first NFT showcase, is set to feature the works of Goran Pin or the Portraitist. дальше »
2021-5-22 09:00 | |
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Cardano is on a mission to make a difference for 53 African Nations
Cardano is on a mission to make a difference in africa Cardano (ADA) price soared to $2. 46 from $0. 9 in less than a month. At the time of this writing, the token price stands at $1. 72, which is mainly because of the crash that happened two days ago. дальше »
2021-5-22 15:03 | |
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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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Report: South African Taxes and Smuggling Behind Gold’s Price Distortions in Zimbabwe
Despite gold’s longstanding status as an alternative store of value, the commodity continues to experience unusual price variations in countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe. In turn, such price variances, as well as the rampant smuggling of the commodity, are distorting the precious metal’s actual production figures. дальше »
2021-5-18 10:00 | |
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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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African Exchange, Quidax Processes Over $3.2 Billion in Transactions, Announces Global Expansion
PRESS RELEASE. Cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax on Monday, 10th May officially shared plans to expand beyond Africa to the global market. They also announced the launch of their native token, QDX and revealed plans to reposition as the global home of BEP20 tokens. дальше »
2021-5-10 08:00 | |
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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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A South African NFT Marketplace Officially Launches After Trial Phase Nets Over $10,000 for Rugby Star Bryan Habana
A South African non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, Momint has officially launched following the end of the two-week trial phase which saw the artwork of former rugby player Bryan Habana fetch over $10,000. дальше »
2021-5-3 15:15 | |
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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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Cardano (ADA) launches another project in Africa, this time in Tanzania
Cardano (ADA) has taken more steps to solidify its interest in the African market. The network recently announced another partnership in Tanzania to facilitate financial empowerment, digital identity, and internet connectivity to rural communities in the country. дальше »
2021-5-1 15:12 | |
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Connecting The Unconnected: Cardano To Bring Stable Internet Connectivity To Africa Via Partnership With World Mobile
IOHK’s foray into developing countries, especially African nations, has been welcomed with delight as the blockchain company announced a partnership with global telecommunications company World Mobile. дальше »
2021-5-1 13:36 | |
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Cardano Africa Special reveals second major partnership, this time with Tanzania
The East African country of Tanzania will partner with Cardano’s parent company IOG to facilitate mobile internet connectivity, digital identity, and financial empowerment to rural communities in the country. дальше »
2021-4-30 23:30 | |
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Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education Partners With IOHk’s Cardano (ADA) for Blockchain-Based ID System
Cardano developer IOHK is collaborating with the Ethiopian government on digitalizing the country’s education system. Blockchain ID for African Schools The new partnership will see Cardano develop a digital ID solution to be integrated into the country's education sector. дальше »
2021-4-29 19:43 | |
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MTI CEO and Wife Issued With Provisional Sequestration Order by South African High Court
A South African High Court recently served Mirror Trading International (MTI)’s Johann and Nerina Steynberg with a provisional sequestration order. The court’s decision follows a successful court application by the five joint provisional liquidators of the now-defunct online bitcoin scam. дальше »
2021-4-27 09:30 | |
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African Digital Media Company Set to Hold NFT Auction Featuring Artwork by Kenyan Filmmaker Rich Allela
A Kenya-based digital media company, Picha Images, is reportedly set to hold one of the first non-fungible token (NFT) auctions in Africa. The auction event, which is set to be held between April 26 through May 3, 2021, will initially feature the works of Rich Allela, the award-winning photographer and filmmaker from Kenya. Perpetual Royalties […] дальше »
2021-4-25 09:30 | |
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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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Sale of MTI Bitcoins in South Africa Briefly Wipes out Premium Buyers
The premium or arbitrage gap on bitcoin in South Africa recently turned negative following the offloading of coins worth over $75 million by liquidators of MTI. As a result of the temporary supply glut, buying bitcoins on local South African exchanges briefly became cheaper than buying on overseas exchanges. дальше »
2021-4-22 01:30 | |
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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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Kenyan Fintech Startup to Use Stablecoins to Transfer Universal Basic Income Payments to African Refugees
Kotani Pay, a Kenya based digital currency on and off-ramp service provider, has entered into an agreement wherein it will enable the transfer of universal basic income (UBI) payments to African refugees. дальше »
2021-4-17 15:30 | |
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How African Users Can Buy and Trade Bitcoin Cash Without Facing KYC or Geoblocking Hurdles
Africa remains the home to a large proportion of the world’s population that is unbanked according to a 2017 World Bank Global Index survey. Many of those who are unbanked cite their lack of official identification particulars as one of the main reasons for their predicament. дальше »
2021-4-14 21:15 | |
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