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The Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025 will bring together over 10,000 people across more than 20 cities with $1 million in prizes to support blockchain ideas in Africa.
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South Africa News
South Africa has the second largest economy in Africa, with large agricultural and tourism sectors. It also has a high poverty rate and is one of the top 10 countries for income inequality. The South African population is widely diverse and South African news indicates there are numerous racial, cultural and ethnic conflicts. Still, South Africa is considered, potentially, to be one of the most developed African countries in terms of their economy, infrastructure and investment strategies. South Africa haven’t provided any legal status or regulatory framework concerning cryptocurrencies until 2018, when the South African Revenue Service released a statement, saying cryptocurrency would be a taxable object. The South African Reserve Bank is working with blockchain-based solutions provider Bankymoon to test new cryptocurrency regulations.
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There are few places on Earth as Bitcoin-friendly as the scenic Garden Route in South Africa, where Bitcoin circular economies have blossomed.
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An “unauthorized modification” made to the chatbot’s response prompt made Grok go off the rails, according to Elon Musk’s AI firm.
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The USDC issuer expands further into Africa, joining forces with Onafriq to pilot stablecoin settlements across 40 countries and 200 million bank accounts.
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Binance will require South African users to provide sender and receiver details for deposits and withdrawals starting April 30.
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Clear regulations and licensing structures in African markets, especially in South Africa, are driving crypto adoption, solving some of the legacy financial challenges.
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Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other digital assets, Altvest Capital CEO Warren Wheatley said, highlighting the company’s exclusive focus on BTC.
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Africa’s unique challenges and vast potential drive crypto innovation, potentially catalyzing global adoption and refining blockchain technology for everyday use.
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Buying Bitcoin in South Africa involves choosing a reputable exchange, verifying your identity, depositing funds, placing an order and securing your Bitcoin in a personal wallet.
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Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities.
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BRICS Pay seeks to lessen reliance on the US dollar, reducing sanctions risks and fostering a sovereign financial system for transactions.
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Russia’s plan to build out Bitcoin mining in other countries could inspire other nations to do the same domestically.
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The tiny kingdom, formerly known as Swaziland, is looking at better domestic accessibility and cross-border trade with a proposed CBDC.
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Nigeria and Ethiopia have both experienced local currency devaluation which has driven stablecoin adoption.
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South Africa emerges as a leading digital asset hub, driving growth in crypto with proactive regulations and expanding platforms like VALR.
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