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South African Crypto Investment Company Issued Cease And Desist Order In Texas
9.7.2020
The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) issued a cease and desist order Wednesday against on Mirror Trading International (MTI), Forexandbitcoin.com and four individuals involved in a multi-level marketing scam. Out of the four individuals, Cornelius Johannes Steynberg is a resident of South...
CEO of Alleged $16M Cryptocurrency Scam Declared Bankrupt
6.7.2020
VaultAge Solutions CEO has been tracked down by South African authorities and angered investors
Crypto Firm CEO Went Into Hiding After Claims 2,000 Investors Defrauded
6.7.2020
The CEO of cryptocurrency investment firm VaultAge Solutions has forced into bankruptcy while on the run from angry investors
Personal Data of 250,000 People From 20 Countries Leaked by Bitcoin Scam
5.7.2020
A global bitcoin scam has reportedly leaked personal data of about 250,000 people from more than 20 countries. The majority of the compromised data were of people in the U.K., Australia, South Africa, and the U.S. This bitcoin scam operates under several different names. Investors’ Personal...
Crypto Use-Cases in Africa on the Rise, According to Luno
3.7.2020
Twitter and Square CEO, Jack Dorsey recently said “Africa will define the future (especially the Bitcoin one!)” But was he right? Crypto in Africa on the Rise Sad to be leaving the continent…for now. Africa will define the future (especially the bitcoin one!). Not sure where...
Operator of Alleged Crypto Scam Flees South Africa for Mozambique
1.6.2020
The operator of an alleged seven-figure crypto scam appears to have fled the country of South Africa for Mozambique
Africa Is Experiencing a Crypto Renaissance
24.5.2020
Crypto use and adoption is beginning to see significant growth across Africa
South Africa Leads Crypto Revolution in Africa – Challenges Spur and Slow Adoption
22.5.2020
Africans rank atop global cryptocurrency ownership rates, according to a new report by Arcade Research. South Africa ranks third globally with 13% of its internet users owning or using cryptocurrencies, while 11% of connected Nigerians own cryptocurrencies in the fifth-placed populous West African...
Report: Africa Is Bullish on Crypto Despite Infrastructure and Regulatory Hurdles
20.5.2020
According to a new report, African nations have the highest rates of cryptocurrency adoption throughout the world
This Bitcoin Documentary From Africa Is Streaming on Amazon Prime
20.5.2020
A new documentary – “Banking on Africa: The Bitcoin Revolution” – explores the role of cryptocurrencies in African economies
Binance Now Supports Deposits and Withdrawals in South African Rand
12.5.2020
In yet another expansion initiative, Binance adds support for deposits and withdrawals in South African rand
African Gold’s Position Amid the Global COVID-19 Crisis
24.4.2020
With blockchain tech implementation, Africa’s economic growth could rely on the continent’s gold industry, as revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic
South Africa Proposes 30 Rules to Regulate Cryptocurrency
19.4.2020
South Africa’s top financial regulators, including the South African Reserve Bank, have jointly released a policy paper with 30 recommendations for the regulation of cryptocurrency and related service providers. They aim to be in compliance with the cryptocurrency standards set by...
South Africa Proposes Strict Crypto Regulatory Framework
17.4.2020
South Africa’s financial regulators recommended that cryptocurrency be used for domestic payment purposes, but that it not be treated as legal tender or allowed as a settlement tool
Coronavirus-Tracking Apps Take Different Approaches in Keeping People Safe
11.4.2020
South African COVID-19 status verification app set for April launch, promises user data privacy while improving contact tracing
Cardano Partners With South African Blockchain Alliance To Boost Adoption
9.4.2020
The Cardano Foundation aims to foster blockchain’s presence throughout South Africa
Africa Using Blockchain to Drive Change, Part Two: Southern Solutions
5.4.2020
While the enthusiasm for widespread blockchain adoption remains, lack of education and a dearth of technical know-how continues to be a stumbling block across Africa
South African National Blockchain Alliance Holds Online Launch
3.4.2020
The South African National Blockchain Alliance launches with the aim to drive adoption across public and private institutions
Big Tech in Blockchain: Comparing IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Google and More
29.3.2020
Big tech and blockchain — how do the world’s biggest firms compare?
Blockchain Africa Conference: Education Is Key Crypto Adoption Driver
24.3.2020
Cryptocurrency trading is prevalent in certain pockets of Africa — but experts believe education is key to driving more adoption across the continent