Cryptocurrency

Crypto crowd dominate Davos main street despite price crash

A free bitcoin pizza stall and a “Liquidity Lounge” were among the treats on offer for attendees at this year’s meeting in Davos, reports…

[Opinion] Cryptocurrencies: Africa’s new ‘blood diamonds’

Across the world’s troubled spots, resource wars and economic crises are being fuelled by a new kind of high-tech “blood diamond” – cryptocurrencies. This…

Blockchain paves the way for social good in Zambia

Social responsibility and blockchain adoption can go hand in hand. Well, that is what the United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA) is doing in Zambia….

One of Africa’s poorest countries adopts bitcoin as legal tender

From tax payments to everyday purchases, digital cash is becoming increasingly adopted around the world. Cryptocurrencies are shifting from the fringes of finance to…

First LGBT+ cryptocurrency bets on ‘changing the world’

It might sound like a marketing gimmick, but the founders of the first LGBT+ cryptocurrency said they want to harness the community’s economic power…

Pan-African crypto currency ‘can ease business costs’

A common crypto currency and an integrated capital market could boost trade in Africa and sustain growth after the Covid-19 crisis. As such, a…

Luno hits new milestone with 10 million customers

Luno, the crypto company founded by two South Africans, now has 10 million customers in over 40 countries. Luno’s latest one million customers were…

SA crypto startup ranks sixth globally

South African cryptocurrency startup Luno has earned a ranking in the top six cryptocurrency exchanges globally as revealed in the latest CryptoCompare Exchange Benchmark….

Luno crypto platform adds US dollar stablecoin

Luno, one of South Africa’s leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms has announced the addition of USDC, one of the most secure stablecoin on the market to…

SA cryptocurrency exchange secures investment

South African-based cryptocurrency exchange platform that specialises in over-the-counter (OTC) trading, OVEX, has secured an undisclosed investment from Alameda Research a quantitative cryptocurrency trading…

Is Bitcoin the new Gold?

Bitcoin’s price has once again soared in recent months – as has the price of some of its other cryptocurrency peers, such as Ethereum…

SA crypto exchange predictions for 2021

Ongoing volatility, further progress on regulations, and continued interest from institutional investors can be expected in 2021 according to Luno, South Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. …

Crypto startup expands electricity top-up service in Africa

UK-based cryptocurrency startup, Electroneum has expanded its electricity top-up service to four more African countries. The service will now be available in Sierra Leone, Togo,…

Crypto comes of age in 2020 – year in review

Despite volatile cryptocurrency prices during 2020, Bitcoin has been resilient during the global economic downturn. According to Marius Reitz, Luno’s General Manager for Africa,…

Crypto-assets defined as financial products by FCSA

On 20 November 2020, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) published the draft declaration of crypto assets as a “financial product” as defined in…

Global crypto marketplace partners with African fintech startup

Global crypto marketplace, Paxful has partnered with African financial services tech startup, Uhuru Wallet. The mobile payment platform will be added as a payment…

Luno launches new feature for users to earn interest on bitcoin

A South African founded and globally recognised cryptocurrency exchange, Luno has launched a savings wallet feature that will allow users to earn up to…

Crypto: The hype, the profits, and the unregulated [Opinion]

Wiehann Olivier, chartered accountant and Partner at Mazars South Africa, an accounting and tax consulting group, has outlined the possible risks surrounding the cryptocurrency…

Cryptocurrency: The Chameleon Commodity [Opinion]

Daniel Kibel, co-founder of CM Trading shares insight on the current cryptocurrency landscape and how it has changed the trading scene. Cryptocurreny has quickly…

South African crypto startup Luno goes global

Luno, a South African founded cryptocurrency exchange, has been acquired by the world’s largest blockchain investor. Luno, one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange,…

Stricter taxes on the horizon for SA cryptocurrency traders

Mazars, an accounting and tax consulting group has urged cryptocurrency traders in South Africa to prepare for possible stricter taxes. According to reported indicated…

SA crypto startup expands into Australia

Luno, a local cryptocurrency exchange company, with over a reported five million customers in over 40 countries across the world, has announced the expansion…

A guide to basic crypto lingo

With crypto taking South Africa by storm with a reported thousands of South Africans signing up for cryptocurrency over the past few months, Luno,…

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