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The Blockchain Africa Participants Optimistic About Continent Becoming Center of Progress
23.3.2020
Africa’s ability to adopt and drive innovations that improve day-to-day living could make the continent a leader in global blockchain development
Zimbabwe U-Turns on Crypto, Looking to Stabilize Local Economy
22.3.2020
Zimbabwe’s central bank is working with crypto and fintech companies to leverage the country’s emerging digital economy amid crippling hyperinflation and currency instability
Binance to Launch Fiat Support in South Africa, Donate $1M to Blockchain Education
15.3.2020
Changpeng Zhao announces the launch of fiat support for South African users
Blockchain Africa Conference Showcases How Tech Can Change the Continent
13.3.2020
A number of interesting use-cases in Africa have come to the fore at the Blockchain Africa conference
South Africa Looks to Blockchain to Reduce Unemployment
13.3.2020
South Africa’s Presidency believes blockchain could improve mining systems and reduce unemployment in the country
Blockchain Africa Forges Ahead Despite Coronavirus Concerns
11.3.2020
Blockchain Africa conference attendance numbers affected by Coronavirus concerns
Crypto Fights for Freedom in India’s Supreme Court, Critics Cite Risk
19.1.2020
Indian judges presiding over the RBI v. Crypto case have repeatedly showcased their willingness to learn about digital currencies and blockchain-based tech
Unpacking the Potential of Blockchain and Infrastructure in Africa
15.1.2020
Africa’s growing population, it’s economic potential, the significant shifts in the continent’s energy production: How soon Africa will become the world’s new blockchain hub?
Whenever Bitcoin Prices Go Up or Down, Google Searches Soar
26.12.2019
Statistical data suggests a clear link between Bitcoin’s price movements and consumer interest in the form of Google searches
2019 Google and Yahoo Searches for Bitcoin Decline Significantly
24.12.2019
2019 was an interesting year for cryptocurrencies. Some would say it wasn’t as bad as the crypto winter in 2018 and others would note it wasn’t as great as bull run 2017. One thing’s for sure, ever since the all-time price highs, interest in cryptocurrencies has been waning....
South African Central Bank to Reportedly Introduce New Crypto Regulations
2.12.2019
The South African Reserve Bank will reportedly introduce new rules on cryptocurrencies to deter users from evading currency controls
Crypto in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges, Explained
2.12.2019
The achievements, the opportunities, the challenges: When it comes to crypto and blockchain in Africa, there's lots to discuss #Sponsored
South Africa: Bank Drops Bitcoin Exchanges Citing ‘Regulatory Clarity’
20.11.2019
ZA Bitcoin exchanges unfazed as bank moves to end support
German Regulator Orders ‘KaratGold Coin’ Issuer to Cease Operations
15.11.2019
Two more governments have taken action against entities in the Karatbars ecosystem over sales of a purportedly gold-backed cryptocurrency
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Have a ‘Crypto’ Plan
15.11.2019
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The BRICS Business Council has discussed the possibility of creating a single 'cryptocurrency' to facilitate settlements between member countries, after Russia’s sovereign wealth fund put forward a proposal.
The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa...
BRICS Nations Discuss Creation of New Crypto For Unified Payment System
15.11.2019
BRICS member nations discussed the creation of new crypto at recent summit
First Blockchain-based Property Registration Project Pilots in South Africa
8.11.2019
The first-ever blockchain-based property registration project has been piloted in South Africa. Conceptualized by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF), research consultancy 71point4 and Seso Global. The pilot will conduct in 1,000 subsidized houses in Makhaza, Khayelitsha,...
Johannesburg Authorities Refuse to Pay Hackers’ Bitcoin Ransom
30.10.2019
Johannesburg authorities have said they will not concede to hackers’ demand of 4 Bitcoin in the aftermath of a major municipal systems breach last week
P2P Crypto Trading Volume Increased 2800% in South Africa, Says Paxful
29.10.2019
P2P crypto trading platform Paxful sees a 2,800% increase in South African trading volume
Hackers Breach Johannesburg’s Civil Website Demanding BTC Ransom
25.10.2019
Hackers breach Johannesburg’s online gov’t services and are demanding ransom in BTC