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South African Regulator’s Probe Into Mirror Trading International Unearths Previously Undeclared Losses and Missing Bitcoins
South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has filed criminal charges with local law enforcement against Mirror Trading International (MTI), the alleged online bitcoin trading scam. дальше »
2020-12-19 04:05 | |
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South African Regulator Gets Tough in Sweeping Policy Proposal
The South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has unveiled a draft cryptocurrency regulation policy framework. This proposal aims to bring all crypto trading and investment activities in the country under its close supervision. дальше »
2020-11-22 23:15 | |
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South Africa Unveils New Crypto Rules as Usage Soars Exponentially
The South African financial regulator has published a draft declaration of crypto assets as financial products. The regulator says South Africa has experienced “an exponential increase in the provision and use of crypto assets. дальше »
2020-11-22 15:30 | |
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South African Regulator Raids Home of Key Members of an Alleged Crypto Ponzi Scheme
A South African regulator along with the country’s police have reportedly seized electronics devices and computers belonging to two principal members of Mirror Trading International (MTI), an alleged bitcoin Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2020-10-27 13:30 | |
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Leaked Data Outs Bitcoin Investment Company as Scam: Founders Deny the Allegations
A South African group calling itself “Anonymous ZA” has published fresh information that seemingly supports long-standing allegations that Mirror Trading International (MTI), an ostensible bitcoin investment company, is running a multi-level marketing scam. дальше »
2020-9-23 08:00 | |
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South African Crypto Exchange Luno Expanding Globally After Acquisition by Digital Currency Group
Digital Currency Group has acquired South African cryptocurrency exchange Luno, which has more than five million customers in over 40 countries. The acquisition will help Luno expand globally, including across its existing markets in Africa, Europe, and Asia. дальше »
2020-9-10 18:30 | |
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South African Man Charged in U.S. Court for Fraud Involving $28 Million in Bitcoin and Forex
A South African man has been charged with fraud in the Maryland District Court for allegedly scamming $28 million from over 1,000 investors. Dennis Jali, a former resident of Maryland, targeted church-going African immigrants, promising them guaranteed returns on his supposed bitcoin (BTC) and foreign currency investment pool. дальше »
2020-9-5 06:45 | |
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South African Regulator Pressures Bitcoin Investment Company, Urges Clients to Request Refunds
An embattled bitcoin investment company, Mirror Trading International (MTI)’s troubles took another twist August 18 after the South African regulator, Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) said that it is investigating the investment company. дальше »
2020-8-19 19:45 | |
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South African Firms Ordered to Cease and Desist in 2 US States for Crypto Debit Card Fraud
Two U. S. states have issued emergency cease and desist orders to South African firms and a South African national promoting a cryptocurrency debit card scheme. The companies claim that the card is like a traditional Mastercard but the states say the scheme is fraudulent. дальше »
2020-8-17 21:40 | |
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South African Firms Ordered to Cease Crypto Debit Card Scheme in 2 US States
Two U. S. states have issued emergency cease and desist orders to South African firms and a South African national promoting a cryptocurrency debit card scheme. The companies claim that the card is like a traditional Mastercard but the states say the scheme is fraudulent. дальше »
2020-8-18 21:40 | |
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South African Bitcoin Investment Company Faces Fresh Scam Allegations
FX Choice, a forex and crypto trading company, is making new allegations that South African bitcoin investment company, Mirror Trading International (MTI) is a multi-level marketing scam. The company says it uncovered this after researching into MTI, a firm that claims to have “118,027 members in 192 countries” and ostensibly sees “12,879. дальше »
2020-8-4 23:00 | |
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South African Exchange Valr Raises $3.4 Million in a Series A Funding Round
A South Africa based cryptocurrency exchange, Valr has just raised $3. 4 million in a Series A funding round led by 100x Group, the parent company to Bitmex. The funding round, in which 4Di Capital also participated, however, does not change Valr’s controlling shareholder structure. дальше »
2020-7-22 01:00 | |
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South African Bitcoin Investment Company Pushes Back Against Texas Scam Allegations
Mirror Trading International (MTI), a South African bitcoin investment company at the center of a cease and desist order issued by the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB), is pushing back allegations that it is running a Ponzi scheme or a scam. дальше »
2020-7-16 08:35 | |
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South African Crypto Investment Company Issued Cease And Desist Order In Texas
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. дальше »
2020-7-9 13:00 | |
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South African Investors to Lose $13 Million as Bitcoin Scammer Declared Bankrupt
A South African high court has declared an alleged bitcoin scam mastermind, Willie Breedt, bankrupt. The court decision follows an application by one disgruntled investor, Simon Dix, a News24 report states. дальше »
2020-7-8 08:25 | |
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South Africa Leads Crypto Revolution in Africa – Challenges Spur and Slow Adoption
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 country. дальше »
2020-5-24 16:35 | |
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Another Demand Source for BTC In a World of Central Banks’ “Whatever it Takes” Stance
Bitcoin is up about 21% against USD YTD but a whopping 74% against Brazilian Real, 60% in South African Rand, 52% in Mexican Peso, 45% against Turkish Lira, and more than 44% in both Russian Ruble and Colombian Peso. дальше »
2020-5-13 23:03 | |
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Cardano (ADA) is looking to challenge subscription industry, launches African initiative
Cardano (ADA), an ambitious blockchain project developed by IOHK, is looking to challenge the subscription industry with its Ouroboros protocol. The Cardano Foundation has also announced that it will be utilizing the newly formed South African National Blockchain Alliance (SANBA) to further explore ways to use blockchain technology in the region. дальше »
2020-4-29 00:30 | |
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Binance South Africa may list XRP/ZAR as interest among users rises
Binance recently launched a fiat on-ramp for the South African Rand [ZAR]. With a noted crypto-entity such as Binance entering one of Africa's most vibrant marketplaces, the country's interest in crypThe post Binance South Africa may list XRP/ZAR as interest among users rises appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-4-14 15:00 | |
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Cardano Partners South Africa National Blockchain Alliance to Foster Technology Adoption
On April 7, 2020, decentralized smart-contract platform Cardano (ADA) announced that it had partnered with the South African National Blockchain Alliance (SANBA) to explore ways to expand its footprint in the African country. дальше »
2020-4-9 15:00 | |
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Binance News Update: OTC Trading Portal, Fiat On-ramp for S.A Rand and Flexible Deposits for LTC & TRX
In brief: The team at Binance has made 3 major announcements in less than 24 hours. Firstly, Binance launched a new Fiat on-ramp for the South African Rand (ZAR). Secondly, the team launched a new OTC trading portal. дальше »
2020-4-2 13:07 | |
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Binance to Launch Fiat Support in South Africa, Donate $1M to Blockchain Education
Changpeng Zhao announces the launch of fiat support for South African users
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Africa's millennials may be drawn to Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation
South Africa is one of the countries that has recorded rapid cryptocurrency growth recently. Be it the South African Reserve Bank [SARB] calling for solution providers to assist with the creation of aThe post Africa's millennials may be drawn to Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-3-14 19:00 | |
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Bakari supports the launch of the first property-backed security token in Africa
Bakari is supporting the launch of the Flyt token, which allows investors to subscribe for, transfer and redeem shares in the Flyt Hospitality Fund, an existing South African fund investing in Apart-Hotels in Cape Town. дальше »
2020-2-18 12:53 | |
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Binance Adds 15 New Instant Fiat-to-Crypto Conversions With Simplex Partnership
Trying to corner local markets, the Malta-based crypto exchange Binance has added support for 15 more fiat currencies through the integration with Simplex. Gateways for currencies like the Korean won, the Swiss franc, the Polish zloty, the South African rand and the Australian dollar have been created and made available through the exchange’s fiat-to-crypto trading […] дальше »
2020-2-14 19:06 | |
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South African exchange OVEX removes altcoin trading markets to focus on OTC
OVEX, a South African-based bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange company, has informed its customers of the removal of certain altcoin trading markets. Starting today, Tuesday, February 11th, 2020, OVEX will be permanently removing the following trading pairs from its Advanced Exchange and Simple Buy/Sell: ADA/BTC BAT/BTC BTT/BTC CVC/BTC EOS/BTC LINK/BTC OMG/BTC REP/BTC TRX/BTC XMR/BTC XRP/BTC All […] CryptoNinjas: South African exchange OVEX removes altcoin trading markets to focus on OTC дальше »
2020-2-11 07:59 | |
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Is International Pressures Forcing South African Banks to Close Crypto Exchange Accounts?
The big-four bank, Nedbank, may become the latest financial institution in South Africa to close cryptocurrency bank accounts, reports the local media channel. The bank will be following in the footsteps of the First National Bank (FNB) that closed the digital currency-related bank accounts back in November, last year citing lack of regulations as the […] дальше »
2020-1-26 00:55 | |
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Nedbank Not Looking to Shut Down Crypto Exchange Bank Accounts
Contrary to reports, prominent South African bank, Nedbank is not considering closing down accounts belonging to crypto exchanges in the country. Nedbank Not Taking New Digital Asset Exchange Customers According to South African crypto news outlet SACrypto, reports stating that Nedbank is planning to shut down bank accounts of crypto exchanges are false. дальше »
2020-1-26 14:00 | |
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South African crypto exchange ChainEX adds stop limit and scaling orders
ChainEX, a South African crypto exchange, announced it has added Stop/Stop Limit and Scaling order types for users. ChainEX features markets in BTC, ZAR, and USDT, with a wide variety of tokens available. дальше »
2020-1-21 10:13 | |
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Bitcoin interest spikes in Africa as region sees rising inflation
Be it South African Reserve Bank's [SARB] calls for solutions providers for the creation of a digital currency that would allow consumers to transact without a bank account or Bitcoin's interest spikiThe post Bitcoin interest spikes in Africa as region sees rising inflation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-12-27 20:30 | |
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CREDIT, the African Cryptocurrency of Choice, Celebrates First Anniversary
Based out of Johannesburg, South Africa, CREDIT is a cryptocurrency that is swiftly being adopted in the emerging markets of the African continent. Recently, it marked its first year of existence as more and more users adopt it. дальше »
2019-12-12 16:58 | |
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South African Payment Gateway Drops BTC Over Fees and Network Congestion
On July 12, South African payment gateway service Payfast announced the company is dropping bitcoin core (BTC) payments due to network congestion and high fees. Payfast emphasized that BTC has a number of limitations and design flaws which makes it an “impractical substitute for cash. дальше »
2019-7-13 21:30 | |
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Angry Investors Burn down Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Operator’s Home
Angry South African investors who lost millions of dollars in the now-defunct Bitcoin Ponzi scheme called “Bitcoin Wallets” have looted and burned down the house of Sphelele Sgumza Mbatha, the operator of the scam project, reports the Verge on July 12, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-13 21:00 | |
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Enraged South African Bitcoin Scam Victims Burn Down The House Of Alleged Scammer
You don’t mess with Bitcoin investors from Ladysmith or, maybe, well, you do, but your house gets torched. After several South Africans lost their money to a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme in the rural town of Ladysmith, they decided to torch the house of the alleged mastermind of the crime, Sphelele “Sgumza” Mbatha. According to reports, […] дальше »
2019-7-12 01:40 | |
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Ban of the US Dollar & Foreign Currencies Driving Bitcoin Demand in Zimbabwe
Ten years ago, Zimbabwe scrapped its national currency after the inflation rate climbed astronomical levels. Now, a decade later, the Zimbabwe dollar is making a comeback. But Zimbabwean expect the new currency to tank. дальше »
2019-7-11 21:18 | |
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The Collapse Of Crypto-Powered Payments App Wala
South African startup Wala aimed to provide unbanked citizens of African nations with a crypto-centric payments alternative, but conflicting stories highlight the service's struggles leading up to its demise in February of this year. дальше »
2019-7-12 19:12 | |
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Bitcoin Use Soars in Zimbabwe After Foreign Currencies Ban
Peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange of LocalBitcoins has continued to soar after the Zimbabwe government implemented a ban on foreign currency transactions. Zimbabwe: Bitcoin or Bust As reported by Quartz Africa, Peer-to-peer Bitcoin transactions in Zimbabwe recently reached a new high after President Emmerson Mnangagwa reinstated the Zimbabwe dollar. дальше »
2019-7-11 15:00 | |
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Angry African Investors Scorch $130,000/Day Bitcoin Scammer’s Property
As the dreams of South Africans who put their money in Bitcoin Wallet hoping to double their money in 15 working days went up in smoke, so too did the property of the alleged operator of the cryptocurrency scam. дальше »
2019-7-11 12:29 | |
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South African Crypto Ponzi Scheme Affirms It Has No Money To Pay Duped Investors
There is one reason not to invest in Ponzi schemes: you will be scammed. Sure, you can believe that you will have a degree of success in case you go in and get out pretty quickly, but the truth is that you will generally only lose money. This is exactly what happened to the investors […] дальше »
2019-7-9 00:09 | |
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South African Crypto Scam Thrives Under Name “Bitcoin Wallet” Investment Scheme
There are a number of factors have the potential to undermine possible crypto adoption worldwide and spoil its reputation and one of these are scams. While scams exist in every facet of human life, particularly those that have to do with money, the crypto Industry is an emerging one and there is already a sense […] дальше »
2019-6-18 20:39 | |
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South African Raking in $155,000 a Day Suspected of Running a Ponzi Scheme
A South African man running a Bitcoin investment fund in KwaZulu- Natal is suspected to be running a Ponzi scheme, as early investors have seen huge returns. The man was unwilling to talk to local media about his business plan and he how generates returns for his customers. дальше »
2019-6-18 19:00 | |
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Moonday Mornings: South African Bitcoin Ponzi scheme rakes in $135,000 a day
It’s the start of a new week and that means it’s time for Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines from the weekend. 1. Local news in South Africa is reporting about a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2019-6-17 11:47 | |
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