Cryptocurrency

Luno optimistic amid crypto volatility

Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable surge, with a 180% increase compared to three years ago and an 88% rise since the start of 2023….

Crypto providers in SA now caught in the licensing net

In a significant move toward regulatory oversight, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has officially classified crypto assets as financial assets under the Financial…

More Africans seek financial safety in Gibraltar

Emerging market citizens, including those from Africa, are turning to crypto-friendly international private banks and cryptocurrencies to secure their money offshore, with Gibraltar emerging…

Crypto exchanges vs. banks: Why it matters

Xapo Private Bank chief executive Seamus Rocca has spoken about the current crisis in the global banking and crypto industry, stating that trusted crypto…

Use offshore crypto safeguards, urges Xapo CEO

Financial institutions on both sides of the crypto fence are having a tough time in the current global economic and political climate. But does…

Xapo enables lightning Bitcoin payments with Lightspark

Xapo Private Bank, the only fully licensed private bank that accepts Bitcoin and USDC deposits, has partnered with Lightspark to integrate with the Lightning…

Binance adds support for more African currencies

Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, has announced the addition of support for five African currencies: the Liberian Dollar, Sierra…

Binance to provide free Web3 training to rural SA women

Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, will partner with Women in Tech to provide Web3 vocational training for 2 800 women in rural…

Crypto regulation in 2023: What you should know

With South Africa’s latest crypto regulation taking effect this year, many speculate how enhanced regulation will impact the crypto market locally and internationally. Silvina Moschini, co-founder…

Fresh controversy rocks jittery cryptocurrency market

As renewed controversy grips the global cryptocurrency market, the founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations believes the scrutiny will,…

Man behind the iPod launches new cryptocurrency wallet

Tony Fadell, a well-known Silicon Valley executive known as the father of the iPod, unveiled his latest project – a hardware wallet used to…

VALR goes live in Zambia with kwachas, USD Coin

Zambians can now buy or sell Bitcoin and USD Coin with kwachas following the launch of VALR in the country. This is in addition…

Could you fund your future holidays using Bitcoin savings?

Saving no longer has to exist within the confines of traditional banking mechanisms. Buying Bitcoin is also increasingly simple, meaning you don’t need large…

Luno deal: Bitcoin performance bonuses for rugby team

South Africa’s leading crypto app, Luno, has partnered with the Vodacom Bulls in a three-year sponsorship deal. In a first for rugby in this…

Embrace cryptocurrency, but understand the risks

With South Africa officially recognising cryptocurrency assets as financial products as announced last week, the possible risks attached to them remain. It has now…

Yellow Card receives first-ever African crypto license

Yellow Card has become the first cryptocurrency company in Africa to be granted a virtual asset service provider license to operate in Botswana. The…

Pillow’s $18m funding round to boost Nigeria expansion

Democratised access to digital assets is key to getting emerging market investors on a level playing field, giving them the opportunity to take control…

From ‘Bit-what?’ to buying: Gen X, Boomers embrace crypto

Ask most people to imagine a typical cryptocurrency enthusiast and they’ll probably picture a young man. And by and large, they’d be right. Despite…

Equity crowdfunding a game-changer for investors

Equity crowdfunding offers investors a share in a particular business in exchange for capital to be used for growth, writes Jeff Miller, the founder…

How to spot a crypto scam from a mile away

Cryptocurrency scams, as well as organised and financial crimes such as money laundering or crypto laundering, are on the rise across Africa, particularly in…

Digital currencies for economic transformation in Africa

Over the past 10 years or so, the significant opportunities presented by cryptocurrency for fast wealth creation, albeit at significant risk, have created a…

Binance launches programme to combat crypto crimes

Binance, the blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, says its global law enforcement training programme has grown exponentially since…

‘Crypto bros, move over. The future is female’

Since its emergence and explosion in the 2010s, the cryptocurrency space has been male-dominated. In fact, 2021 research found that 74% of United States…

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