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After Ghana, Nigeria is the next African nation to reveal CBDC plans, issues guidelines
Africa is witnessing a constantly increasing interest cryptocurrencies. Many regions such as Nigeria and Ghana saw major circulation numbers lately. Well, this marks a reducing dependence on inflationThe post After Ghana, Nigeria is the next African nation to reveal CBDC plans, issues guidelines appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-31 21:30 | |
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African Project AFEN to Launch an NFT Marketplace and Present African Culture Digitally
The crypto industry is establishing itself more and more in Africa. From Jack Dorsey’s interest way before the COVID-19 pandemic had even started, to surging Bitcoin use across the continent, and even Akon’s crypto cities, Africa is getting more open to the idea of crypto, and the outside world is seeing the massive potential of […] The post African Project AFEN to Launch an NFT Marketplace and Present African Culture Digitally appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2021-8-30 08:29 | |
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Crypto-tax evasion will come with these penalties in South Africa
With regulations associated with cryptocurrencies becoming stricter around the world, most are attuning themselves to the idea of taxation as well. In fact, crypto-tax carries its own penalties aroundThe post Crypto-tax evasion will come with these penalties in South Africa appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-24 20:30 | |
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Nigerians Continue To Dominate Crypto Adoption In Africa, But There’s A Big Problem To Combat
Nigeria, the most populous black nation, has seen significant growth in Bitcoin adoption. The African country, despite the censorship of cryptocurrency trading by the government, has been one of the leaders in Bitcoin peer-to-peer trading globally. дальше »
2021-8-11 18:06 | |
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Agile Digital Disruption Strategies Discussed at Finnovex Southern Africa
Microsoft, Smartstream, Oracle, Backbase, Network International, Zentity, Freshworks, and Sybrin joined the foremost virtual edition of the second Annual FinnovexSouthern Africa Summit to foster the development of strategies for steering the digital disruption era of the Banking and FSI Industry of the region with sturdy agility. дальше »
2021-8-6 15:06 | |
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Former Monero Maintainer Arrested, to Be Extradited to South Africa on Fraud Charges
Former maintainer for Moreno, Riccardo “Fluffypony” Spagni, has been arrested in the United States after allegedly running from fraud charges in South Africa. The post Former Monero Maintainer Arrested, to Be Extradited to South Africa on Fraud Charges appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-4 09:15 | |
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Former leading developer of Monero arrested in US at request of South Africa
The cryptographer and Monero developer Riccardo Spagni was arrested in the United States at the request of the South African authorities. He is accused of fraud and stealing $100,000 from a former employer. дальше »
2021-8-5 15:17 | |
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Ghana's vice president declares Africa should embrace digital currencies
Digital currencies are primed to reinvent trade between African countries.
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Grant programs introduced on Tezos ecosystem to support creators and builders
Tezos announced new grant programs to support creators and developers exploring the Tezos community. The hubs involved are Tezos India, TZ APAC, Tezos Commons, Tezos Africa, Tezos Israel, and TZ Connect. дальше »
2021-7-28 13:00 | |
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How blockchain, NFTs, and on-demand satellites are saving Africa’s wildlife
Satellite virtualization solutions firm Exodus Orbitals Inc has announced its partnership with the Lady Rocket Foundation to apply satellite technology and NFTs to better protect African wildlife against poaching and climate change. дальше »
2021-7-26 08:07 | |
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South African Central Bank Warns Citizens Against Accepting Tainted Banknotes
A week after more than 1,400 ATMs in South Africa were attacked during a looting spree, the country’s central bank is now asking citizens to reject banknotes that are stained with traces of blue and green ink. дальше »
2021-7-20 11:30 | |
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Report: Tweaks to South African Tax Filing System to Result in Decreased Crypto Arbitrage
Reports from South Africa suggest that tax authorities have plugged a loophole on the online tax filing system that enabled crypto arbitrage traders to make several purchases on overseas cryptocurrency platforms using just one approval. дальше »
2021-7-17 09:00 | |
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Swiss State Secretariat Helps Blockchain Incubator Firm Set Up Base in South Africa
Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is reportedly helping Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CVVC), a blockchain business incubator, set up an office in South Africa. According to SECO, this move fits with Switzerland’s policy of supporting private firms that seek to help African blockchain start-ups. дальше »
2021-7-16 06:30 | |
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Africa Will ‘One Day Have a Common Currency’ Says Secretary General of African Continental Free Trade Area
The secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) secretariat, Wamkele Mene, says Africa will “one day have a common currency” via a proposed “Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). дальше »
2021-7-13 12:30 | |
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First CBDC Coming To Africa As Ghana Plans to Launch Pilot in September
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will launch its central bank digital currency project’s pilot in September, according to the Bank’s First deputy governor, Maxwell Opuku-Afari. Modern Ghana, a local news outlet, reported that the deputy governor said the project is currently in its last phase of development, and implementation is expected to start in two […] дальше »
2021-7-13 18:02 | |
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Parliament of West Africa Economic Block Cautions Against Use of Cryptocurrencies
The parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has joined the list of African organizations that have cautioned against the use of cryptocurrencies. In its warning to West Africa crypto users, the legislative body insists these digital assets are too volatile and as such “their use on the African continent is not […] дальше »
2021-7-11 09:30 | |
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Africa Fintech Start-up Growth: Nigeria Dominates in ‘Big Three’ Markets
According to the findings of the latest study by Disrupt Africa, the number of fintech start-ups based on the African continent grew to 576 in 2021. This figure represents a 17. 3% jump from the 491 start-ups that were operating on the continent in 2019. дальше »
2021-7-10 03:00 | |
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Using Decentralized Digital IDs and Blockchain to Help Millions in Africa Get Identified
With over 1. 3 billion inhabitants, Africa accounts for over 16% of the world’s population. However, the continent still falls short when it comes to providing its residents with legitimate or government-issued identification documents. дальше »
2021-7-9 12:30 | |
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South Africa Regulator Wants Mirror Trading International to Pay Millions as Penalty For Contravening Financial Sector Law
A South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has informed key figures behind Mirror Trading International (MTI) that it intends to impose a fine of $7 million against the now-defunct crypto investment company. дальше »
2021-7-8 13:00 | |
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After El Salvador, What Bitcoin Adoption Means For Africa
In its line-up after El Salvador signed into law legislation making Bitcoin its legal tender, Tanzania, an East African country with about 58 million citizens became the latest to express interest in embracing decentralized finance. дальше »
2021-7-7 12:34 | |
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New IOTA partnership eases out business woes in East Africa
The IOTA Foundation, the non-profit foundation driving open-source distributed ledger technology for a new digital economy, today announced the initial success of its ongoing collaboration with Trademark East Africa (TMEA). дальше »
2021-7-6 17:00 | |
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T.E Markets Ltd Set To Launch Its Crypto Currency And Africa’s first Consolidated Exchange
T. E Markets Limited, has launched its own cryptocurrency; XTEMCoin with presale starting on Monday 28th, June on their website, www. tem-coin. com. T. E Markets Ltd is a Holding Company registered in Seychelles with running projects in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, United States of America and soon in Ghana. дальше »
2021-7-3 15:32 | |
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Flashcoin Listing on Mandala Exchange
Mandala.Exchange, a leading digital asset trading platform, now has listing Flash in the queue. Flash will be exchanged through its trading pairs the first being USDT and followed by BTC. This move will facilitate users from many countries, including many on Continental Africa, Indonesia, Thailand, UAE, and more, to access buying and selling of Flashcoin […] дальше »
2021-7-2 13:10 | |
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Crypto exit scams on the rise
2021 has so far been one of the worst years on record for crypto-related scams and criminality. Two recent failures of crypto businesses in Turkey and South Africa are just the latest in a long history of founders running off with the cash - and they definitely won’t be the last. дальше »
2021-7-2 16:00 | |
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South African Regulators Reportedly Fast-Tracking Crypto Regulatory Framework
With South Africa receiving more than its fair share of cryptocurrency-related scams, a report suggests that regulators are responding to this challenge by fast-tracking the process of creating a new regulatory framework. дальше »
2021-7-1 12:30 | |
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Following The Biggest Scam In Bitcoin History, South Africa To Tighten Crypto Regulation
After possibly the biggest scam in Bitcoin history, South African government moves to stiffen regulation regarding crypto assets. South Africa Responds To Bitcoin Scams Over the past couple of years, the nation has observed a series of crypto scams, including two of the biggest Bitcoin scams ever. The first of these was in 2020, when […] дальше »
2021-7-1 17:44 | |
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T.E Markets Ltd Launches Its Cryptocurrency and Africa’s First Consolidated Exchange Platform
T. E Markets Limited, a Holding Company, has launched its cryptocurrency known as XTEMCoin. The digital assets’ pre-sale started Monday, June 28, on their website. The Seychelles registered company has projects running in the U. дальше »
2021-6-30 17:35 | |
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Report: South Africa Bars Transfer of Locally Acquired Cryptocurrencies to Overseas Exchanges, Offenders Face Jail Time
Fresh reports from South Africa suggest that the transfer of locally acquired cryptocurrencies to overseas crypto exchanges will now be subject to the country’s exchange control regulations. Consequently, transactions where an individual purchases crypto assets in South Africa and uses them to externalize “any right to capital” will be deemed a criminal offense. Risk of […] дальше »
2021-6-29 07:30 | |
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Africrypt Ponzi Scheme Collapse: South Africa Regulator Says Its ‘Not in a Position to Take Any Regulatory Action’
Following Africrypt’s collapse, South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), released a statement asserting its lack of jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies. Although the regulator says it is “continuing to investigate complaints” against the crypto investment company, it concedes it has only “found evidence of crypto-asset transactions. дальше »
2021-6-25 15:00 | |
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South African Brothers Escape With $3.6 Billion In Bitcoin
Two African brothers have disappeared, and so does the $3. 6 billion in bitcoin from their cryptocurrency investment platform. Biggest Scam In Bitcoin History? Africrypt is a cryptocurrency investment platform based in South Africa. дальше »
2021-6-24 21:17 | |
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69,000 Bitcoin worth $3.6 Billion Lost in South African Crypto Scam
It is suspected to be a money-laundering operation for international players. While South Africa’s FSCA is looking into Africrypt, they don't have jurisdiction as crypto assets are not legally considered financial products. дальше »
2021-6-24 18:51 | |
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Mastercard Blockchain-Supported Livestock Tracking System Launches in Zimbabwe
E-Livestock Global, a venture-funded social enterprise, recently launched a blockchain-based livestock traceability system for Zimbabwean cattle farmers. The Mastercard “Provenance solution”-powered system, claiming to be the first of its kind in Africa, aims to bring “end-to-end visibility to the cattle supply chain. дальше »
2021-6-24 12:00 | |
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Winners of the latest Solana Season Hackathon unveiled
The Solana Foundation, the overseers and principal supporter of the Solana blockchain platform, today announced the winners of the Solana Season hackathon, which attracted 350 project teams from East Asia, India, Eastern Europe, Africa, Vietnam, and Brazil to participate in building decentralized applications on Solana’s layer-1 blockchain. дальше »
2021-6-24 00:57 | |
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Another big Cardano (ADA) deal is in the works in Africa
The end of April saw Cardano developers Input-Output Global (IOG) announce significant partnership deals with the governments of Ethiopia and Tanzania. The post Another big Cardano (ADA) deal is in the works in Africa appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-6-22 22:00 | |
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ENGIE, Energy Web Access to Electrify Sub-Saharan Africa with DeFi
ENGIE Energy Access and Energy Web have inked a partnership deal aimed at electrifying Sub-Saharan Africa with green solar energy. The team plans to create what it calls decentralized finance (DeFi) crowdfunding platform that will enable investors to provide microloans that will support renewable energy deployment, according to a press release on June 17, 2021.Read More дальше »
2021-6-19 17:00 | |
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IOG’s Partner World Mobile Launched Public Token Sale On Cardano
Almost two months ago, Input-Output Global (IOG) and World Mobile revealed their partnership on Cardano Africa Special. Their objective is to “connect the unconnected” and provide them with an internet connection. дальше »
2021-6-18 22:48 | |
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Ethiopians Come Together to Get the Govt. of Africa’s Second-Most Populous Nation to Adopt Bitcoin
While central banks around the world are working on the digital version of their fiat currencies, El Salvador went ahead and declared Bitcoin legal tender. El Salvador has made the first move, and people in other countries now want their government to go the same route. дальше »
2021-6-17 19:22 | |
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South Africa to revise its stance on crypto amid surging retail interest
South Africa’s financial watchdogs are gearing up to introduce a crypto regulation framework in the country. A report unveiled this news on June 14, citing a position paper published by the South African Intergovernmental FinTech Working Group (IFWG) via the Crypto Assets Regulatory Working Group (CAR WG). дальше »
2021-6-15 18:48 | |
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South Africa to revise national policy position on cryptocurrency
Strong retail interest in crypto has driven South African regulators to rethink how they classify cryptocurrencies.
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