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Africa Leading Bitcoin P2P Trading Volume Growth in 2021
Africa tops the charts of P2P bitcoin trading volume, recording $17 million in May 2021. The growth is roughly 50% up year-over-year. The post Africa Leading Bitcoin P2P Trading Volume Growth in 2021 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-14 11:07 | |
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South Africa’s Fintech Working Group Calls For Regulation of Crypto Exchanges
South Africa’s Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group released a new position paper on crypto-assets. In it, they call for the regulation of the country’s current cryptocurrency system. дальше »
2021-6-13 18:29 | |
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South Africa Working Group Releases New Position Paper Calling for Regulation of Crypto Asset Providers
South Africa’s Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) has a released new position paper that calls for the regulation of the country’s cryptocurrency ecosystem. In the document, the IFWG, which is a creation of the South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB), recommends “a staged approach to bring crypto-assets within the regulatory remit through the regulation of crypto […] дальше »
2021-6-13 08:30 | |
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South Africa’s Financial Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Assets in ‘A Phased and Structured Manner’
South Africa is ready to set crypto asset controls to curb the growing cases of fraud and scams and improve the management of cross-border flows. According to a statement by the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), the nation will start regulating cryptocurrencies with a “structured approach. дальше »
2021-6-13 17:16 | |
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Africa Blockchain Week 2021 to Showcase Continent’s Digital Transformation
Africa Blockchain Week (ABCW) 2021 takes place virtually from June 28 to July 1. The core event is the ABCW Virtual Summit which will broadcast high-level content during the days of June 28, 29, and 30. дальше »
2021-6-10 22:29 | |
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Uganda Museum Collaborates With Software Development Firm to Create NFTs for Display on Binance Marketplace
One of Africa’s oldest museums, the Uganda National Museum (UNM), is set to create digital representations of the unique artifacts that are on display at this facility. Working in concert with software development firm Murcom, Uganda’s biggest museum is expected to display and auction the digitally represented items on Binance’s non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. Uganda […] дальше »
2021-6-9 15:00 | |
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Members of East Africa Community Explore Potential Use of CBDC for Alternative Regional Payment System
Six East African states are reportedly set to explore the possibility of using central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as an alternative to their shared payment system. The six countries, which are all members of the East Africa Community (EAC) trading bloc, are hoping this alternative will create a pathway that leads to the attainment of […] дальше »
2021-6-9 06:30 | |
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How Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Could Hinder Bitcoin’s Adoption Rate In Africa
The Government of Nigeria on June 5th announced a ban on the social media platform, Twitter, restricting it from operating in Nigeria through the office of the Minister for Information and Culture. This action reportedly comes after Twitter deleted tweets by the President threatening a repeat of the Nigeria-Biafra 1967 Civil War. The ban has […] дальше »
2021-6-7 18:07 | |
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South African Crypto Exchanges Confirm Receiving Request for Client Data From Tax Collection Body
Three leading cryptocurrency exchanges from South Africa recently confirmed receiving a request for client data from the country’s revenue collector. In a joint statement, the exchanges, (namely Altcointrader, Luno, and Valr) said this request, which targets a “selection of customers”, has been made “in terms of section 46 of the (South African) Tax Administration Act.” […] дальше »
2021-6-3 08:30 | |
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Inaugural Africa Blockchain Week Summit to start on June 28
The inaugural Africa Blockchain Week will launch from June 28 to July 1, 2021. NexChange Group, a blockchain ecosystem, and venture builder, and MARITA Group, an African conglomerate will form a partnership to co-host this Virtual Summit. дальше »
2021-6-2 21:57 | |
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‘In Africa the Utility of Cryptocurrencies Is Attractive’, Says Marius Reitz, Luno Africa GM
BeinCrypto spoke to Marius Reitz, the General Manager of Luno Africa. We discussed the growth of crypto in Africa, the hurdles, and what's in store for crypto across the continent. The post ‘In Africa the Utility of Cryptocurrencies Is Attractive’, Says Marius Reitz, Luno Africa GM appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-31 18:00 | |
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Will Nigeria Lead The Digital Currency Movement In Africa?
Nigeria’s apex regulatory bank, The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), earlier this week hinted at its plans to create a digital Naira. Godwin Emefiele, the nation’s CBN Governor, made this disclosure at a Monetary Policy meeting held in Abuja, the country’s capital. дальше »
2021-5-30 21:43 | |
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South Africa: Reserve Bank Announces Research to Study CBDC Feasibility
It seems like the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) now understands the importance of digital currencies alongside traditional fiat currency. Recently, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced the start of a feasibility study for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2021-5-28 13:00 | |
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South Africa Reserve Bank Commences Retail CBDC Feasibility Study
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says it has commenced a feasibility study for a general-purpose retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). The study, which the SARB expects to conclude in 2022, will focus on the issuance of a domestic CBDC that can be used by consumers in South Africa for general retail purposes. Study […] дальше »
2021-5-27 08:30 | |
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South Africa Now Considering Both Retail and Wholesale CBDC
The SARB notes that the CBDC may serve as electronic digital tender, complementary to cash, for general purpose retail use. The post South Africa Now Considering Both Retail and Wholesale CBDC appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-26 16:30 | |
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This country takes the first steps toward CBDC
South Africa has taken its initial steps towards a central bank digital currency [CBDC]. South African Reserve Bank has begun to explore the feasibility of a fiat digital currency owing to the latest The post This country takes the first steps toward CBDC appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-26 23:30 | |
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A Look Inside Cardano’s Big Blockchain Plans for Africa
IOHK announced its major projects as part of the biggest blockchain deal in history. Emerging tech has been at the forefront of major solutions across the continent. The post A Look Inside Cardano’s Big Blockchain Plans for Africa appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-25 18:01 | |
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Comparing the True Costs of Gold Mining in Africa With Those of Bitcoin Mining
When billionaire Elon Musk announced that Tesla would no longer accept bitcoin as payment for its electric vehicles, the price of the crypto asset tanked. In justifying this decision, Musk cited bitcoin mining’s inefficient use of electricity as well as its impact on the environment. дальше »
2021-5-24 12:00 | |
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Cardano is on a mission to make a difference for 53 African Nations
Cardano is on a mission to make a difference in africa Cardano (ADA) price soared to $2. 46 from $0. 9 in less than a month. At the time of this writing, the token price stands at $1. 72, which is mainly because of the crash that happened two days ago. дальше »
2021-5-22 15:03 | |
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South African Crypto Holders Urged to Approach Tax Body Before It Descends on Them
A South Africa-based tax expert, David Lesperance, says with the country’s revenue collector now closing in on cryptocurrencies, holders must now take the initiative and approach South Africa Revenue Services (SARS) before it descends on them. дальше »
2021-5-19 10:30 | |
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National Bank of Egypt and LuLu International Exchange Connect Through RippleNet to Elevate Remittance Experience into Egypt
North Africa’s largest bank, National Bank of Egypt, joins RippleNet via LuLu International Exchange to process cross-border payments from the UAE to Egypt. The post National Bank of Egypt and LuLu International Exchange Connect Through RippleNet to Elevate Remittance Experience into Egypt appeared first on Ripple. дальше »
2021-5-20 09:00 | |
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Report: South African Taxes and Smuggling Behind Gold’s Price Distortions in Zimbabwe
Despite gold’s longstanding status as an alternative store of value, the commodity continues to experience unusual price variations in countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe. In turn, such price variances, as well as the rampant smuggling of the commodity, are distorting the precious metal’s actual production figures. дальше »
2021-5-18 10:00 | |
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Cardano Is The Practical Version Of Ethereum, But Better, Charles Hoskinson Tells Mark Cuban
Cardano is a blockchain ecosystem with a mission to provide a sustainable, practical, and cost-effective financial operating system for billions of people, including the 2 billion most underrepresented people in the world, in places like Africa. дальше »
2021-5-17 17:59 | |
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Mastercard Payment Index: More Consumers in Three African Countries Plan to Use Crypto Based Payment Methods
According to a recent Mastercard payment index report, the Covid-19 related lockdowns helped spread the use of cryptocurrency in three African countries, namely Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. The report also reveals that a greater number of consumers from these countries are “likely to use one emerging payment method in the coming year.” More Respondents […] дальше »
2021-5-12 07:00 | |
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This project offers Bitcoin rewards for ‘Afrofuturist’ art that will be featured as NFTs
A project called 1729, which offers users Bitcoin rewards for completing various tasks and tutorials, has announced a new contest for artists who are interested in portraying a bright, highly technological future of Africa. дальше »
2021-5-11 09:58 | |
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One of Africa’s Oldest Wildlife Conservancies Accepts Crypto Donations
One of Africa’s biggest wildlife conservancies, the Virunga National Park, which is situated in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), says it now accepts donations via cryptocurrency. It says such donations will be used in helping to protect DRC’s famed “mountain gorillas and the ecosystems they inhabit. дальше »
2021-5-10 14:30 | |
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Мнение: налоговая служба ЮАР пополнит бюджет за счет криптотрейдеров
Налоговая служба Южной Африки (SARS) заинтересована в увеличении сборов в бюджет за счет держателей цифровых валют. Такого мнения придерживается глава отдела трансграничного налогообложения Tax Consulting South Africa Томас Лоббан, пишет BusinessTech. дальше »
2021-5-10 13:22 | |
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South African Tax Collector Targeting Crypto Investors in Its Bid to Raise Extra Revenues
Latest reports from South Africa suggest that the country’s tax agency will now be targeting cryptocurrency investors as it attempts to increase the total value of revenues collected. Alongside high net worth individuals and offshore investors, digital currency holders now constitute an area that is “likely to yield much of the extra tax” for the […] дальше »
2021-5-10 10:00 | |
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African Exchange, Quidax Processes Over $3.2 Billion in Transactions, Announces Global Expansion
PRESS RELEASE. Cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax on Monday, 10th May officially shared plans to expand beyond Africa to the global market. They also announced the launch of their native token, QDX and revealed plans to reposition as the global home of BEP20 tokens. дальше »
2021-5-10 08:00 | |
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South African Regulator Apologizes to Crypto Firm After Issuing Then Withdrawing a Warning in Less Than 24 Hours
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has apologized to a Cape Town-based crypto start, Ovex, less than 24 hours after warning that the firm was operating outside the law. Ovex Does Not Require Licence From FSCA In its May 7 retraction, the financial watchdog said the findings of an investigation into Ovex, which specializes […] дальше »
2021-5-9 05:00 | |
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'To assert that Cardano is a blatant scam, it’s bizarre'
Cardano partnered up with Africa in two separate projects recently to solve issues that existed in the Ethiopian and Tanzanian markets. The Ethiopian project introduced over five million people into tThe post 'To assert that Cardano is a blatant scam, it’s bizarre' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-6 23:00 | |
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Mastercard: Cryptocurrency Among Preferred Payment Methods for Consumers
Mastercard’s latest survey of 15,000 respondents finds that cryptocurrency and other contactless payment methods are increasingly gaining popularity among consumers in various parts of the world, including Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean, according to a blog post on May 4, 2021. дальше »
2021-5-5 18:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange, Quidax Partners with Africa’s First Government backed NFT Initiative
Lagos — May 3, 2021 — Africa’s first government backed NFT initiative, AFEN on Friday announced a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax. AFEN which aims to be a leading hub for African Blockchain stated the partnership is strategic and would enable it to list the $Afen token on Quidax the home of BEP20 tokens. AccordingRead More дальше »
2021-5-5 10:53 | |
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What does IOHK's Cardano strategy across Africa seek to accomplish?
IOHK's "Africa strategy" aims to foster Cardano adoption in Africa for everyday people and businesses. Highlighting the two goals that they plan to achieve, Emurgo IOHK, the official commercial arm ofThe post What does IOHK's Cardano strategy across Africa seek to accomplish? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-3 11:00 | |
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Cardano Africa Special Event Soured by Fact Checking Calls
The Africa Special event aired on Thursday, showcasing Cardano developments on the continent. At the time of writing, the show has hit over 120k views, with IOG CEO Charles Hoskinson calling it the most popular show they’ve done to date. дальше »
2021-5-1 03:00 | |
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Cardano Expands Further Into Africa to Streamline Vital Services
Cardano parent company Input Output has partnered with World Mobile Group, to provide vital services to Tanzania and Ethiopia. The post Cardano Expands Further Into Africa to Streamline Vital Services appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-1 18:40 | |
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Trailblazing Cardano Makes Major Strides In Africa, Pundits Call $10 ADA Price
The sixth-largest cryptocurrency, Cardano (ADA) spurred a bullish run for hours on the market, yesterday, gaining an impressive 10% value increase after it announced the kick-off of its Cardano Africa project. дальше »
2021-5-1 17:21 | |
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Cardano (ADA) launches another project in Africa, this time in Tanzania
Cardano (ADA) has taken more steps to solidify its interest in the African market. The network recently announced another partnership in Tanzania to facilitate financial empowerment, digital identity, and internet connectivity to rural communities in the country. дальше »
2021-5-1 15:12 | |
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Connecting The Unconnected: Cardano To Bring Stable Internet Connectivity To Africa Via Partnership With World Mobile
IOHK’s foray into developing countries, especially African nations, has been welcomed with delight as the blockchain company announced a partnership with global telecommunications company World Mobile. дальше »
2021-5-1 13:36 | |
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Cardano Africa Special reveals second major partnership, this time with Tanzania
The East African country of Tanzania will partner with Cardano’s parent company IOG to facilitate mobile internet connectivity, digital identity, and financial empowerment to rural communities in the country. дальше »
2021-4-30 23:30 | |
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Cardano Blockchain Infrastructure Selected in a New Drive to Bring Sustainable Internet Connectivity to Zanzibar and Tanzania
In its foray into Africa, Input Output, a research and development product engineering company, says it will partner with World Mobile Group in a new initiative aimed at bringing sustainable internet connectivity to users in Zanzibar and Tanzania. дальше »
2021-4-30 19:35 | |
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Cardano Africa Special: IOG Partners With World Mobile To Connect 250K People
Among the first announcement to come out of the long-awaited Cardano Africa Special, Input-Output Global revealed a partnership with World Mobile. The cooperation follows IOG’s global vision in the region and aims to “connect the unconnected”. дальше »
2021-4-29 19:29 | |
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UBRI Welcomes First University Partners in Africa, UAE and Iceland, Drives CBDC Research Forward
Ripple's UBRI welcomes the University of Capetown, Reykjavik University, and New York University Abu Dhabi to the leading university blockchain accelerator program. The post UBRI Welcomes First University Partners in Africa, UAE and Iceland, Drives CBDC Research Forward appeared first on Ripple. дальше »
2021-4-27 16:00 | |
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By Google Search rates, Nigerians are more interested in Bitcoin than any other nation
The country with the largest population in Africa seems to be housing a large number of residents whose interest in cryptocurrencies is comparable to none. The giant of Africa seems to be on its way to becoming the giant of Bitcoin in Africa, as Nigeria ranks number one in the search rate of Bitcoin by […] дальше »
2021-4-27 15:26 | |
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African Digital Media Company Set to Hold NFT Auction Featuring Artwork by Kenyan Filmmaker Rich Allela
A Kenya-based digital media company, Picha Images, is reportedly set to hold one of the first non-fungible token (NFT) auctions in Africa. The auction event, which is set to be held between April 26 through May 3, 2021, will initially feature the works of Rich Allela, the award-winning photographer and filmmaker from Kenya. Perpetual Royalties […] дальше »
2021-4-25 09:30 | |
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