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Real-World Crypto Payments Coming to South Africa, DoshEX and PundiX Team Up
A South African crypto exchange has partnered with an international blockchain-based payment processing firm. The merger between DoshEx and PundiX will allow early cryptocurrency adopters to spend their holdings in real-world locations in South Africa. дальше »
2019-4-6 00:00 | |
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Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13 | |
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Rebuilding trust in democracy starts with digital identity verification
As Mark Zuckerberg recently wrote, “free and fair elections are the heart of every democracy. ” Despite controversy over Facebook’s role in Federal elections and misinformation campaigns, he makes an excellent point. дальше »
2019-4-1 11:49 | |
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A $20 phone for Africa is MWC’s unlikeliest hero
Foldable displays and 5G are the buzzwords that dominated this year’s Mobile World Congress. That said, the phone that most impressed me was a budget handset aimed at bridging the vast digital chasm between the developed world and the developing world. дальше »
2019-2-26 16:30 | |
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Report: Crypto Exchanges Saw Trading Volumes Plummet in January
The crypto winter that started toward the end of last year doesn’t appear to be showing signs of slowing down. Digital assets like bitcoin lost more than 80 percent of their value while the overall crypto market cap shrunk from over $600 billion in January 2018 to less than $138 billion in December 2018. дальше »
2019-2-15 20:17 | |
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Zynecoin ICO
New Decentralized Appraoch - New Humane Lifestyle! Zynecoin is a digital currency generated from Ethereum blockchain. Zynecoin (ERC-20: ZYN) is a blockchain system created with the aim of supporting and rewarding talented innovators and entrepreneurs throughout Africa. дальше »
2019-1-29 07:03 | |
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South African Reserve Bank: Crypto Asset Friendly, but Bitcoin Is Not Money
South Africa’s reserve bank released a consultation paper that includes favorable recommendations and guidelines for the crypto asset industry in the country. However, the agency is not looking to treat Bitcoin and other digital currencies as ‘currency. дальше »
2019-1-23 01:28 | |
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Cryptocurrency in Africa; A Dilemma Between the Government and Traditional Banks
Africans are yet to fully integrate digital currencies into its highly lucrative economic system and this is mostly because of its very strict governmental policies which have remained firm over time past. дальше »
2019-1-20 17:43 | |
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South Africa Prepares to Tackle Cryptocurrency Challenges with Working Group
The South African government established a group of specialists to investigate digital currency and blockchain technology to devise a regulatory framework for the emerging industry Finding the Appropriate Regulatory Framework Following many of the governments around the world, South Africa has recently gathered a working group to research digital currencies and crypto assets to establish suitable guidelines reported Business Live,. дальше »
2019-1-5 02:00 | |
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South African Officials Create Regulatory Working Group Dedicated to Cryptocurrencies
The Minister of Finance of South Africa, Tito Mboweni, explained in a letter on Jan. 2 that the region’s government has created a regulatory working group dedicated to cryptocurrencies. According to Mboweni, the working group includes representatives from multiple South African agencies and aims to produce a comprehensive regulatory response to the growing digital asset […] The post South African Officials Create Regulatory Working Group Dedicated to Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-1-3 23:10 | |
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Despite undergoing a lower rate of Cryptocurrency adaptation, illegal Crypto Mining is a big business in Africa
Africa (countries in Africa) just like many other countries are still yet to fully adopt the technology of cryptocurrency and the major reason for this can be traced down to law enforcement organizations who are still uncertain on what to categorize cryptocurrencies as and where exactly the digital currencies fall into. дальше »
2018-12-20 23:38 | |
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Kaspersky Lab: Middle East, Turkey and Africa Region Records 4-Fold Increase in Cryptomining Attacks
In 2018, Kaspersky Lab recorded a 4-fold increase in cryptomining attacks in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region from 3. 5 million in 2017 to 13 million this year, the firm said on December 14. дальше »
2018-12-19 02:57 | |
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South Africa: Crypto Exchange Platform VALR Launched in Partnership with Bittrex
Farzam Ehsani, former blockchain lead at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), has launched his new business initiative named VALR, reports Tech Central, on December 6, 2018. Based in South Africa, VALR is a digital asset trading platform which has been launched in partnership with crypto exchange trading platform Bittrex. дальше »
2018-12-8 14:00 | |
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KBX Token – a Cryptocurrency Exchange for Investors in Africa
The world is moving fast into digital assets, and crypto currencies are the next big serious investments for anyone looking to make sustainable returns and profits with their investments. Which is the reason why hyper growth economies like Africa, the continent that the world is turning to, for the next phase of global growth, needs […] The post KBX Token – a Cryptocurrency Exchange for Investors in Africa appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-12-8 00:36 | |
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VALR launches crypto trading platform in South Africa in partnership with Bittrex
VALR, a digital asset platform based in Johannesburg, South Africa, announced on December 6 that it is launching a new digital asset trading platform in South Africa in partnership with Bittrex. Registrations to be part of a limited-access launch have opened today at www. дальше »
2018-12-6 20:03 | |
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Law Firm: South Africa’s Draft Tax Law Could Affect Cryptocurrency Use
A South African law firm has published a short essay on proposed tax legislation for cryptocurrency in the country. Cox Yeats Attorneys, a Durban-based firm, argues that the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, published by the National Treasury in July, will be bad for the digital asset industry, according to local media reports. дальше »
2018-11-26 18:15 | |
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Stellar (XLM) now available on UAE crypto exchange BitOasis
CryptoNinjas BitOasis, the Dubai headquartered bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange serving the Middle East and North Africa today announced that Stellar Lumen (XLM) tokens are now available on the company’s digital asset trading exchange. дальше »
2018-11-20 20:40 | |
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Alibaba exec Brian Wong explains the company’s plans for Afrika
After training their first cohort of 24 Afrikan startups as part of the eFounder Fellowship training program, Alibaba went on to launch another initiative aimed at empowering Afrikan technology startups. дальше »
2018-11-6 14:45 | |
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African Digital Asset Framework (ADAF) Looks To Unify Blockchain Standards In Africa
On November 2, the African Digital Asset Framework officially kicked off its planned mandate to establish efforts to consolidate blockchain development standards across Africa and beyond. The project was launched under the Pan-African Organization with the goal of building regulated, cross-border blockchain standards that will link Africans at home and those living abroad. With Africa […] дальше »
2018-11-5 10:16 | |
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Buying Bitcoin In Africa: The Hustle Of Cryptocurrency Trading
When he heard about the prospect of a digital asset that had an ‘assured profit’ tag attached, Brenda Gatwiri knew she had to get herself some. Living in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, she hadn’t anticipated the headache that purchasing cryptocurrencies would turn out to be. дальше »
2018-11-2 21:12 | |
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October in Africa: Egypt stifles tech innovation, Google gets busy
The Egyptian government has had a busy time of late, shutting down taxi app mergers, taxing e-commerce platforms, and enforcing digital media regulation laws. Rumors have been swirling that Uber and regional equivalent Careem might be set to merge in Egypt, but it’s not going to happen. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:34 | |
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HUOBI Group Sets up Shop in Africa, Middle East and South Asia
Huobi Group revealed at the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai that the company is looking to expand its operations to the Middle Eastern, African and South Asian markets in a bid to provide services to its unbanked or underbanked residents. дальше »
2018-10-26 21:07 | |
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Report: Emerging Markets See Sharp Growth in Cashless Transactions
South Africa is the most cryptocurrency-friendly country in Africa, according to the 2018 World Payments Report by French banking group BNB Paribas and IT company Capgemini. Compared to other major economies on the continent, South Africa has allowed digital currency-based payments, trades and investments to flourish almost unhindered. дальше »
2018-10-19 08:59 | |
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Stackr: The Dawn of a Digital Asset Savings Solution - [BTC Media Sponsor]
Financial savings have long been the foundation of wealth and asset building. However, we are now in a time when the growing obsolescence of financial institutions has forced certain technologies out of date, created high fees, revealed structural inefficiencies and, ultimately, meant that some standard investment solutions now fail to place consumer needs first. дальше »
2018-10-6 16:37 | |
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[promoted] How Invictus Capital Is Reshaping the Landscape of Cryptocurrency Investing
One of the impacts of the rapid, global advancement of digital asset markets has been seasons of volatility and turbulence. This creates a challenging environment for even the most astute investors in terms of managing cryptocurrency portfolios and investment strategies. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:37 | |
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SBI Remit Partners With BitPesa to Boost Japanese Commerce in Africa
The Japan-based SBI Remit has recently announced its collaboration with BitPesa for utilizing the latter’s digital treasury management solution to enable convenient transactions between Japanese merchants and African countries. дальше »
2018-9-27 15:14 | |
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Cryptocurrency That Works Without Internet, mCoin Launches In Africa
London-based ONEm Communications has announced the launch of its mCoin program across Africa. Designed to be a hybrid currency, mCoin is a digital currency that can be transferred over text or through the smartphone app. дальше »
2018-9-25 21:26 | |
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Pushing the Boundaries of Economic Change: Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange in Africa
Bitcoin is pushing the boundaries of economic change in Africa. In East Africa, a new deal between digital currency exchange Bitpesa and a Japanese firm shows Kenyans are using bitcoin to pay for used Japanese cars, cosmetics and electrical gadgets. дальше »
2018-9-26 17:45 | |
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HOFA Cryptocurrency: HofaCoin (HFCT) is Competing for Africa’s Best Token
HOFA: Is it Africa’s Finest Digital Currency? Blockchain technology is widely enjoying acceptance among developed countries in Europe, USA, and many others. However, the growth needs to be slow and closely monitored if any benefits are to be realized in developing countries. дальше »
2018-9-24 22:35 | |
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Cryptocurrency In Africa
Cryptocurrency trading has been a big topic and widely accessible across the Western hemisphere and Asia for a few years now, but when looking at market access and possible new interest potential Africa has quite a lot growth potential for the cryptocurrency markets. дальше »
2018-9-18 06:00 | |
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$1 Trillion Boost In Trade Finance Via Blockchain: World Economic Forum
Blockchain can transform the supply chain. By using blockchain, small- and medium-size businesses (SMEs) around the world can obtain $1 trillion in trade financing, according to Sept. 13 whitepaper by World Economic Forum and consulting firm Bain & Co. дальше »
2018-9-15 23:00 | |
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How Blockchain Promotes International Trade, Identity and Financial Inclusion
International trade, people without identity and financial exclusion are global development areas that stand to be radically improved with blockchain technology, according to Michelle Chivunga, regional advisor for the British Blockchain Association. дальше »
2018-7-31 19:50 | |
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SAFCoin ICO: Exclusive South African Cryptocurrency And Wallet?
What Is SAFCoin? FHM, a blockchain company, recently launched an ICO for the SAFCOIN, a new crypto for South Africa. It aims to make digital coins easy for all in Africa. 500,000 SAFCOIN tokens will be offered to South Africans at the ICO. дальше »
2018-7-29 09:15 | |
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Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts in Africa Need to Understand the Industry Before Investing
More and more investors in Africa are hopping on the Bitcoin bandwagon. However, they need to ensure that they are aware of what decentralization actually means when it comes to investing. Africa is a continent rich in diversity, natural resources, beautiful landscapes, and common occurrences of political turmoil. дальше »
2018-7-28 14:00 | |
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Algeria is tackling unemployment with their first coding school
Algeria is one of the largest countries in Middle East and North Africa with a population of over 40 million. More than 70 percent of the country’s population is under 30 but the country still has a higher unemployment rate than the average in MENA. дальше »
2018-7-26 16:21 | |
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Orania Forges Ahead With Its Digital Currency Plans
It is not uncommon to see new virtual currencies come to market these days. Given the thousands of altcoins on the market today, it is evident that competition is still heating up. In South Africa, a long-awaited cryptocurrency has finally come to market. дальше »
2018-7-23 16:00 | |
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Old Mutual’s 2018 South Africa Crypto Survey Shows 38% Wish They Invested
African financial service giant Old Mutual just released the 2018 Savings and Investment Monitor survey for South Africa. The study shows that 38% of the residents and citizens of Africa’s second-biggest economy who were already aware of the existence of digital assets wished they had put their money in cryptocurrencies. Old Mutual Limited is a […] дальше »
2018-7-16 08:49 | |
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Africa Has Recorded The Most Attractive Cryptocurrency Funding Despite Regulatory Issues
In most parts of Africa, cryptocurrency is yet to be fully adapted and regulated. While researchers have consistently shown the massive impact of the technology behind Blockchain and digital currency, Africa is still yet to fully legalize any major company and organization that provides cryptocurrency services. дальше »
2018-7-14 22:08 | |
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OpenPort & Canoe Mining Set To Bring Blockchain Logistics To Africa With Heavyweight Group
The digital logistics platform powered by blockchain, OpenPort Ltd has announced its first commercial partnership built on a re-seller agreement with Heavyweight Group Special Projects (Pty) Ltd, an outsource specialist dedicated to providing customers with flexible and cost-effective logistics solutions mainly focused on bulk logistics for Southern Africa. дальше »
2018-7-6 06:57 | |
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Will Kenya Regulate Cryptocurrencies? Kenya’s Treasury Secretary Has Two Weeks To Decide
The next couple of weeks will put Kenya through a tough decision making process, one that will in more ways than one determine the future of the country’s economic growth and seal the deal on whether Africa’s 7th most populous Country will partake in the revolution of digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-6 03:07 | |
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Bitcoin ATM to Make Crypto-Cash Exchanges Easier for South African Investors
South Africa is by far one of the friendliest countries in the world when it comes to cryptocurrency trading. As more and more South Africans are willing to dive into the rapidly expanding homegrown digital asset market, the country is all set to get a fully functional Bitcoin ATM. дальше »
2018-6-29 10:59 | |
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Frame 48 Releases Documentary Showcasing Dash Crypto Impact in Africa
Today, Dash, the top digital currency for payments, in collaboration with Frame 48, a creative collective specializing in film and commercial production, has announced the launch of Starting From Scratch, a documentary centered on how blockchain technology and digital currency can help improve the chaotic economic environment in Zimbabwe. The documentary focuses specifically on Kuvacash, […] дальше »
2018-6-26 15:30 | |
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Kenya Has Its First Bitcoin ATM
The first Bitcoin ATM has been installed in Nairobi, making it the first in East Africa, which makes it possible to purchase Bitcoins and Litecoins instantly. The traders can purchase the cryptocurrencies for as little as $5, and they can pay for them in both dollars and Kenya shillings. дальше »
2018-6-20 13:30 | |
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Blockchain-Based Community Currencies to Be Launched in Kenya
Bancor has announced today it will launch a network of blockchain-based community currencies in Kenya. The new project is expected to combat poverty through the stimulation of local and regional commerce and peer-to-peer collaboration. дальше »
2018-6-19 01:01 | |
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