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Binance Sets New Crypto Transfer Requirements for South African Users
24.4.2025
Binance tightens crypto transfer rules in South Africa, enforcing user identity checks and compliance prompts starting this month. New Binance Regulations Demand Sender and Receiver Info for South African Crypto Transfers Crypto exchange Binance announced on April 22 that it will begin requiring...
Binance tightens South African compliance rules for crypto transfers
23.4.2025
Binance is set to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.In an announcement on April 23, the largest exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies said the move comes in response...
Binance tightens South African compliance rules for crypto transfers
23.4.2025
Binance is set to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.In an announcement on April 23, the largest exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies said the move comes in response...
FSCA Warns South African Investors to Steer Clear of Unlicensed Crypto Firms
30.3.2025
South Africa’s financial services industry watchdog has issued a warning against unlicensed crypto trading firms accused of soliciting public funds while promising unrealistic returns of up to $542 per day. Unlicensed Crypto Firms Use Celebrity Names to Promote Offerings South Africa’s...
South African Parliament’s Social Media Accounts Hacked to Promote Fake Crypto
18.3.2025
Hackers recently breached the South African Parliament’s social media accounts, including X, Facebook, and Youtube, to promote a fake cryptocurrency named after President Cyril Ramaphosa. Fake Token Created 24 Hours Before Breach On March 15, the hacked social media accounts of the South...
Bitget Enables South African Rand Deposits and Withdrawals via Callpay
26.2.2025
Bitget, a Seychelles-based crypto exchange, has partnered with Callpay to enable South African Rand (ZAR) deposits and withdrawals. Streamlining Fiat-Crypto Transactions The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced Feb. 25 that it had integrated with the payment solutions provider...
South African Firm Altvest Capital Adds Bitcoin to Treasury
23.2.2025
A South African investment firm, has invested in bitcoin as a treasury strategy, aiming to bolster financial resilience and shareholder value. Altvest Capital to Invest Only in Bitcoin A South African alternative investment firm, Altvest Capital Ltd., announced its first investment in bitcoin (BTC)...
Bitcoin Treasury Bandwagon Reaches Africa as Altvest Jumps on Board
21.2.2025
The South African alternative investment firm has bought one bitcoin
South African firm Altvest adopts Bitcoin strategy and buys first BTC
21.2.2025
Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other digital assets, Altvest Capital CEO said, highlighting the company’s exclusive focus on BTC
South African firm chooses Bitcoin reserve strategy as inflation hedge
21.2.2025
Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other digital assets, Altvest Capital CEO Warren Wheatley said, highlighting the company’s exclusive focus on BTC
South African Court Sets Bail for Man Accused of Sending Bitcoin to Terrorists
31.1.2025
A South African man accused of sending bitcoin to an Islamic State affiliate in Syria, is set to be released on bail after a court ruled he is not a flight risk. Accused Person Not a Flight Risk A South African man accused of sending bitcoin (BTC) worth just over $600 to an Islamic State […]
South African Startup Revs up Crypto Payments for Car Purchases
28.1.2025
South African fintech startup has partnered with BTS and Serti Solutions to facilitate cryptocurrency payments for vehicles at over 1,400 car dealerships. Bridging the Gap Between Customers and Car Dealers South African fintech startup 6DOT50 recently announced a partnership with BTS and Serti...
South African Central Bank Chief Criticizes Crypto Lobbying Efforts, Warns of Regulatory Capture
23.1.2025
Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank, criticized crypto lobbyists at the World Economic Forum in Davos for pushing countries to add Bitcoin to their reserves. South Africa Central Bank Chief Questions Lobbyists’ Focus on Bitcoin The governor of the South African Reserve Bank...
BTC Donor Denied Bail: South African Law Enforcement Claims Incriminating Evidence, While Man Denies Accusations
15.1.2025
A South African law enforcement agency has opposed bail for Ziyadh Hoorzook, who is accused of donating bitcoin to an organization allegedly funding terrorism. Hawks Say They Uncovered Compelling Evidence A South African law enforcement agency recently argued against granting bail to a man accused...
South African Crypto Exchanges Push for Regulatory Change to Allow Pension Fund Investment
10.1.2025
Cryptocurrency exchanges have argued that pension funds should be allowed to invest in crypto assets, enabling South Africans to benefit from the substantial growth in cryptocurrency value. South African Treasury Urged to Formulate Progress-Promoting Policies South African crypto exchanges have...
South African Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Using Bitcoin to Fund Terrorist Activities
4.1.2025
A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man suspected of using cryptocurrency to fund terrorist activities. Suspicous Transactions A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man who is alleged to have used cryptocurrency to fund...
South African Regulator Grants 248 Crypto Licenses, Rejects 9 Applications
14.12.2024
The South African financial regulator has issued 248 of the crypto asset service provider licenses it has received to date. 9 Applications Rejected The South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has issued a total of 248 crypto asset service provider (CASP)...
Coinbase-Backed Yellow Card Seeks Nigerian License After South African Regulatory Win
6.12.2024
Yellow Card, an African stablecoin platform, is taking steps to secure a license from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after obtaining a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license in South Africa. The CASP license has enabled Yellow Card to operate within South...
Yellow Card’s African Push: Coinbase-Backed Platform Wins South African License
20.11.2024
Coinbase backed Yellow Card, a leading African crypto platform, has secured a crypto asset service provider (CASP) license from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. The license allows Yellow Card, which is also licensed in Botswana, to expand its operations and cater...
Linkedin Under Scrutiny for Potential South African Privacy Violations
23.10.2024
A South African artificial intelligence association has accused Linkedin of violating local data privacy laws by using user data to train its AI models without explicit consent. The association has urged the country’s data regulator to investigate. Linkedin has however defended its practices...