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Cryptocurrency Regulation: South Africa Takes Steps To Pave The Way For It’s

by 'Femi Michael December 5, 2023

South Africa’s financial watchdog classifies cryptocurrency as a financial product, opening the path to regulation in the country. The move follows global efforts to establish regulatory frameworks for digital currencies. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) will require financial firms dealing in…

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Coinbase CEO: Binance Settlements Allow Crypto Industry

by 'Femi Michael December 1, 2023

Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong says the enforcement action against Binance has allowed the crypto industry to “turn the page.” He emphasized: “There are many, many companies in crypto that are helping build the crypto economy and update our financial system globally. But…

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FutureBit Unveils Apollo II

by 'Femi Michael December 1, 2023

FutureBit is a leading innovator firm in consumer focused Bitcoin products. It has announced the launch of Apollo II, a groundbreaking personal home mining device. This unveils represents a significant leap in FutureBit's mission to bring efficient, powerful, and user-friendly mining products…

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INSIGHTS FROM CAPE TOWN GATHERING

by 'Femi Michael December 1, 2023

Crypto Fest 2023 blasted into Cape Town, celebrating the next evolution of digital assets and locally built solutions. International headlines may be applauding the fall of some of the first crypto superstars, but a strong attendance at Africa’s premier crypto industry meetup…

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Regulation: 128 Crypto Asset Service Providers in South Africa File for Licenses

by Crypto Oracle December 1, 2023

As of November 30, 2023, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa reports that it had received 128 applications for licenses to operate as crypto asset service providers. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) said in a presentation giving an…

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Fintech Africa: PayCorp, a South African Fintech, Launches CryptoExpress to Simplify Converting Cryptocurrency to Cash (ZAR)

by Crypto Oracle November 30, 2023

PayCorp, a fintech company based in South Africa, has launched CryptoExpress, an app that makes it easier for South Africans to convert cryptocurrencies into cash. With over 3,000 Cash Express ATMs across the country that support cryptocurrencies, users may effortlessly convert their…

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MILLESTONE | Tether Freezes $225 Million in Stolen USDT Voluntarily—The Greatest USDT Freeze in History

by Crypto Oracle November 28, 2023

About 225 million USDT tokens held in external self-custodied wallets connected to a global human trafficking organization in Southeast Asia have been frozen, according to a statement from Tether. Tether claims that this was a component of an investigation conducted in conjunction…

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CRYPTO REGULATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA: IMPACT ON USERS AND THE ECONOMY

by 'Femi Michael November 28, 2023

Cryptocurrencies have gained significant popularity and attention in South Africa in recent years. With a growing interest from both investors and regulators, it’s crucial to understand the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations in the country. In this Cryptopolitan guide, we will dive…

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VALR and Luno Lead the Way

by 'Femi Michael November 28, 2023

VALR and Luno are two prominent South African crypto exchanges.The two companies are spearheading digital currency adoption. In recent years, the African continent has been at the forefront of a financial revolution marked by the exponential growth of mobile money. This growth…

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Africa to host 1st Female-led Blockchain Hackathon

by 'Femi Michael November 28, 2023

Women in Blockchain Africa is hosting its first-ever Female-Led Blockchain Hackathon, themed “Web3 & Blockchain for Inclusive Growth: Building Future-Proof Solutions.” The event is a 2-week hack from November 25th to December 9th, 2023, set to harness the power of blockchain and Web3…