Bitcoin

JSE backed Revix offers a different approach to crypto investing

With bitcoin recently hitting a new 20 months high and seeing a colossal 25% jump in October alone we seem to be back in…

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…

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,…

A sneak-peek at the future of crypto asset regulation in SA [Opinion]

Last month the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) has released its long-awaited position paper on Crypto assets (the Position paper) following the initial consultation…

Everything you need to know about the South African cryptocurrency ecosystem

While things may have quietened down on the crypto front after 2018’s massive fall in the price of Bitcoin, there’s still significant interest from entrepreneurs…

Bitcoin price fluctuations won’t affect how we work says Luno country head

The constant fluctuation in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies won’t affect SA bitcoin exchange Luno and how it operates, says the company’s SA…

SA startup Centbee launches app to send bitcoin cash to contacts on your phone

SA bitcoin wallet provider Centbee yesterday announced the launch of the beta version of a bitcoin cash wallet that makes it easy to send bitcoin cash to friends. Centbee allows…

China’s ban of ICOs unlikely to effect long-term bitcoin sales says Luno founder

China’s ban earlier this month of initial coin offerings (ICOs) is unlikely to affect bitcoin sales in the long term — while the volatility…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [11/09/2017]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or catch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

Cryptocurrencies won’t see adoption like credit cards did – Hannes Van Rensburg

It’s a been a torrid week for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, following China’s decision on Monday to ban all initial coin offerings. Now former South…

Crackdown on ICOs only a temporary setback believes Bitcoin Foundation head

China’s announcement today that it has banned all initial coin offerings (ICOs) might be “unexpected”, says Bitcoin Foundation executive director Llew Claasen but is only a temporary setback…

SA’s ProsperiProp plans to run two ICOs to get around crowdfunding challenge

South African startup ProsperiProp plans to hold two initial coin offerings (ICOs) for investors to invest in international property — with the first next Friday, 8 September —…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [21/08/2017]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or catch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

South Africa is slipping behind on regulating bitcoin — Vinny Lingham

Silicon Valley based SA entrepreneur Vinny Lingham says South Africa is falling behind when it comes to regulating bitcoin. “I think we’re definitely behind…

BitPesa closes Series A round to value of $2.5-million

On 30 January, payments platform, BitPesa announced the completion of a Series A round of funding to the value of US$2.5-million. The Series A funding…

Gyft founder Vinny Lingham scores $2.75m for identity protection startup

South African serial entrepreneur Vinny Lingham has just revealed that his latest startup, called Civic, has raised US$2.75-million in seed funding. Based in Palto…

The Bitcoin Africa Conference opens registrations for Johannesburg event

Bitcoin and Blockchain enthusiasts will be able to attend the second annual Blockchain Africa Conference in Johannesburg. The event will be taking place from…

Bitcoin exchange startup BitX secures funding from Asia’s Venturra Capital

Emerging market bitcoin exchange startup BitX has just announced an undisclosed round of funding from Southeast Asia’s Venturra Capital. Venturra Capital is a US$150-million…

BitX, Zazoo deal enables people to spend Bitcoin via virtual cards

Bitcoin exchange startup BitX has signed an exclusive deal with Zazoo, enabling people to spend cryptocurrency online using virtual card system VCpay. Part of…

BitX partners with Coda to offer Bitcoin transactions in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian multichannel payment gateway Coda Payments has partnered with BitX to offer Bitcoin payments. Due to this collaboration, Coda is the first merchant…

Bitcoin startup BitX raises $4m from Naspers

Emerging market bitcoin exchange startup BitX has just raised a nice fat US$4-million in Series A from PayU — a subsidiary of media and…

Kenyan bitcoin startup wins $100k Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant

Kenyan bitcoin startup Bitsoko recently won a Grand Challenges Explorations grant worth US$100 000. It went on to announce it will be sponsoring a…

Bitcoin exchange BitX launches digital currency services in Nigeria

Bitcoin exchange company BitX announced today its rollout to Nigeria. Previously only South Africa, Indonesia, Kenya, and Malaysia were able to purchase the digital cash…

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