Cryptocurrency

Crypto regulations: ‘Distinguish between hype and tech’

In just a few years, the adoption of cryptocurrencies as well as the entry of new players into the market has skyrocketed. However, in…

Binance signs up world’s biggest TikTok star as ambassador

As the blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance has signed up an African TikTok star, Khaby Lame, as its global brand…

Africa’s first global blockchain bank hits 100k users

Billed as the first global blockchain bank out of Africa, Xend Finance has just clocked 100 000 users on its savings platform while further…

Crypto meltdown due to ‘avoidable dot-com era errors’

While the latest crypto meltdown leaves punters bruised and bewildered, a fintech giant has warned major firms to stop making obvious, avoidable mistakes that…

Ethereum plummets to 14-month low, $521m. ‘liquidated’

Hundreds of thousands of crypto traders are getting their positions liquidated as Ethereum (ETH) and the rest of the digital asset markets witness another…

[Opinion] Crypto and blockchain can drive financial inclusion

Crypto and blockchain solutions can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the world’s underbanked, and enable an inclusive and equitable global financial…

Peace Koalas: Fintech launches NFT collection for Ukraine

Heard about the Peace Koalas? Yes, koalas, as in that adorable animal that’s not quite a bear or a panda. Global fintech Finder has…

Local cryptocurrency startup partners with SA exchange

Mossel Bay-based South African crypto startup SAFCOIN has announced a partnership with South African exchange ChainEX. This partnership means that SAFCOIN will be listed…

Luno hits 9 million customers, adds a million in 4 months

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Luno has announced it has accumulated 9 million customers with a million added in just over four months. Founded by South…

SA Crypto exchange startup report reveals locals ‘bullish’ about crypto

South African cryptocurrency startup Luno surveyed over 1000 of its customers in South Africa in August 2021. The survey found that 82% of them expect Bitcoin…

SA Crypto exchange launches no-exchange fees October

South African cryptocurrency exchange platform ChainEX has launched an initiative for October. For the new and limited initiative, new users registered to the platform will be…

SA crypto exchange launches auto-trade feature

South African cryptocurrency exchange platform ChainEX has launched an instant trade on deposit feature for its users. The new feature will enable traders using the platform…

Local fintech launches service to enable crypto holders to exchange Bitcoin for goods and services

6DOT50, a fintech startup has launched its Digital Rands Money Vouchers, an innovative solution that aims to transform crypto into a safe and reliable…

KamPay is the token aiming to solve Africa’s trade issues [Q&A]

In an interview with CNBC Africa, Kamari CEO Chris Cleverly succinctly described how blockchain could be the solution to Africa’s current trade issues. “Blockchain’s…

SARS should give crypto investors more carrot and less stick [Opinion]

It has been more than three years since SARS’s media statement on cryptocurrencies. In this statement, SARS said that it would apply “normal income…

SA crypto exchange surpasses over 30 000 users

South African cryptocurrency exchange platform ChainEX partnered with globally recognized exchange OKEx in 2020 enabling its users to trade within DOGE/ZAR markets and resulted in…

Crypto startup Safcoin to be listed after exchange offering

Cryptocurrency startup Safcoin will undergo an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) this month, followed by an international listing in June. The startup announced the offering…

How does SARS treat Cryptocurrency in your estate?

Cryptocurrency is a hot topic at the moment and as such has arrested the attention of the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Many people…

Most common Bitcoin myths busted

Bitcoin has smashed through all-time price highs in 2021 – and many other cryptocurrencies have too. Many South Africans hold strong views – that…

2021 is the year of Ether and it’s challenging Bitcoin for crypto-supremacy [Opinion]

Sean Sanders, the founder, and CEO of Cape Town-based cryptocurrency investment platform Revix, shares valuable insight into Ether. Ether is already up more than…

Regulating cryptocurrencies necessary for mass adoption

The infamous case of South Africa’s Mirror Trading International (MTI) has been crowned as the world’s largest cryptocurrency Ponzi scam. A total of around…

SA’s largest online broker expands footprint in Africa

CMTrading, South Africa’s largest online broker and a leader in the international markets, has opened up an office in Lagos, Nigeria. CMTrading expands to…

SA crypto startup enables users to earn interest on Ethereum and USDC

South African-born cryptocurrency exchange startup Luno has announced that its users can now earn up to 4% interest per annum on Ethereum and up to…

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