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Persistent inflation and limited access to hard currencies are the unlikely accelerants behind the boom. For many, crypto is not an investment choice but a necessary tool for preserving savings and accessing global markets. According to the latest Chainalysis data,…
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Binance Pay is now live across Zapper’s extensive payment infrastructure, turning everyday QR codes at over 31,000 merchants into crypto on-ramps. The move strategically positions digital assets at the heart of routine consumer spending. According to a blog post dated…
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South Africa-based Vera is launching a blockchain-based verifiable communications for businesses.
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Blockchain.com appears to be betting on Africa’s crypto future, where regulations could transform a once-restrictive market. Crypto wallet and exchange platform Blockchain.com is reportedly looking to grow in Africa as some countries begin introducing regulations for digital assets, Bloomberg reports.…
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While Africa is often seen as the cradle of crypto adoption, the largest economy on the continent, South Africa, is one of the leading countries in the region in terms of crypto adoption and regulation. The new report published by…
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The Johannesburg-headquartered Altvest Capital is seeking regulatory approval to raise $10 million, to make Bitcoin its primary reserve asset. Altvest Capital is planning to become the first listed company in Africa to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as its primary treasury reserve…
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As businesses turn to dollar-pegged options, stablecoins now represent over 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto economy. Stablecoins have emerged as a vital component of Sub-Saharan Africa‘s crypto economy, accounting for approximately 43% of the region’s total transaction volume, according to…
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Pantera-backed crypto exchange VALR will now offer services in Poland as part of its global expansion efforts. South African cryptocurrency exchange VALR is moving beyond the African continent, choosing Poland as its first stop in expansion across the globe. In…
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According to industry insiders, the upcoming South African elections on May 29 will not affect the nation’s cryptocurrency agenda. According to Mpumelelo Ndamane, CEO of South Africa-based crypto wallet provider Nuud Money, the elections will steer clear of cryptocurrencies. “We’ve been pretty…
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South Africa is set to become one of the first countries in Africa to mandate licenses for crypto exchanges.
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South African authorities have revealed the treasury’s plan to promote the adoption of digital payments for marginalized groups. According to a treasury document published on Feb. 21, South Africa is considering stablecoins and blockchain as a way to improve the…
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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) argues that oversight became “insufficient” after cryptocurrencies were declared financial products.
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VALR, Africa's leading crypto exchange by trade volume, has named Ben Caselin as its chief marketing officer (CMO)
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Gemini sues DCG for alleged fraud, adding to ongoing tension. Regulatory matters a global concern. BlackRock submits renewed application for bitcoin ETF
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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa has made an announcement, stating that all cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country must obtain licenses by the end of the year.
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Africrypt founders who defrauded South African retail investors 70,000 BTC in 2021 are being investigated by Swiss authorities for money laundering
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