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News
South Africa’s Central Bank has successfully piloted a Proof-of-Concept for an interbank payment system that tokenizes fiat using an Ethereum-based private bloc...
A major South African investment firm with 180 billion rand ($14.5 bln) under management has revealed that it will launch a cryptocurrency exchange later this y...
South African Police are investigating an alleged crypto ponzi-scheme in which over 28,000 investors are said to have suffered losses exceeding $80 mln.
The Reserve Bank of South Africa has classified cryptocurrencies as “cyber-tokens,” because they don’t conform to the definition of money
The kidnappers of a 13-year-old boy in South Africa have demanded a “non-negotiable” ransom of 15 BTC, worth around $120,000.
Analysis
Bitcoin and blockchain tech are ripe for mainstream adoption in Africa, where the population is well positioned to embrace the innovative technologies.
The South African Reserve Bank will establish a self-regulatory organization to oversee digital currency and fintech developments.
Singapore is actively experimenting with Blockchain technology to see its true possibilities
Expert Take
South African president resigns under cloud of financial scandal that involved several banks.
Just like regulators are starting to take action, the tax man is catching up to the crypto world.
Adoption
The next wave of mainstream adoption could have the banks and traditional institutions all mulling over cryptocurrencies.
By accepting Bitcoin a South African Business School believes it is getting ahead of the curve.
Regulations
The South African Revenue Service is in discussions with technology companies to enable it to track cryptocurrency trades.
A traffic fines administrator is doing all she can to get aboard the Bitcoin bus.
Interview
A South African economist believes cryptocurrencies will thrive in the country.
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Brief
In Texas, buyer and seller come to terms for a home sale in Bitcoin.
Zimbabwe’s central bank has announced that the use of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is not allowed in the country.
Despite a friendly disposition to Bitcoin and tangible adoption, South Africans are not investing much in crypto
Man sells family home and everything in it for Bitcoin, gambling on the next big rise.