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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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South African Central Bank Outlines FX Crypto Limits
According to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), individuals may not use cross-border or foreign exchange transfers to purchase crypto assets. The post South African Central Bank Outlines FX Crypto Limits appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-28 15:34 | |
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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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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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Some African Crypto Users See Bitcoin as an Alternative Source of Retirement Income
Bitcoin use cases in African countries continue to expand with the latest one being its use as an alternative source of retirement income. On a continent plagued by high inflation and unstable currencies, bitcoin, which is decentralized and censorship-resistant, is seen “as a safer source to contribute to for retirement.” According to a local report, […] дальше »
2021-5-2 11:30 | |
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Kenyan Fintech Startup to Use Stablecoins to Transfer Universal Basic Income Payments to African Refugees
Kotani Pay, a Kenya based digital currency on and off-ramp service provider, has entered into an agreement wherein it will enable the transfer of universal basic income (UBI) payments to African refugees. дальше »
2021-4-17 15:30 | |
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African Migrants Are Turning to Cryptocurrency Platforms for ‘Low-Fee Remittances’
As central banks on the African continent fight to keep cryptocurrencies from going mainstream, many more migrant workers are increasingly turning to money-sending platforms that use cryptocurrencies when moving funds across borders. дальше »
2021-3-31 01:30 | |
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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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How Digitization Can Boost Financial Resilience for People in Poverty
As the world’s poorest people struggle with the economic impact of COVID-19, a potential source of hope has been found in Kenya. Around half of the East African nation’s 52 million people use the mobile payments service, M-Pesa. дальше »
2020-10-15 00:03 | |
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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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Ripple Expands Into South Africa, As Xago Launches XRP Only Exchange Using RippleNet
Ripple is an ever-expanding company, owning it's own cryptocurrency, XRP. The cryptocurrency is considered one of the most prominent ones in the world, standing right next to Ethereum and Bitcoin. Xago, a South African based company, will use the RippleNet network with the aim of increasing XRP liquidity within South Africa. This is yet another […] дальше »
2019-10-10 16:38 | |
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Panerora: Western Union’s Blockchain Competition
Blockchain has changed the way we view cross-border transactions and payments, making them cheaper, more accessible, and faster. Panerora. com aims to use the advantages of this emergent technology to offer a strong payment solution to the African market, where most of the people are largely unbanked. дальше »
2019-9-4 09:36 | |
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With A Free Trade Deal, Ripple and xRapid Can Change Africa’s Fortunes
With a Free Trade Deal, Ripple and xRapid could be of use for African countries in ECOWAS. With collaboration, XRP can be a liquidity provider. The post With A Free Trade Deal, Ripple and xRapid Can Change Africa’s Fortunes appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:00 | |
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‘Zimdollar’ Reboot: Bitcoin Fills Liquidity Gaps as New Zimbabwe Currency Flounders
P2P bitcoin trade is surging in Zimbabwe via mobile exchange platforms like Ecocash, despite recent government efforts to curb the use of competing currencies locally. As of June 24, the reinstated Zimbabwe dollar (formerly RTGS dollar) is now the only recognized currency in the economically embattled southern African country. дальше »
2019-7-13 20:30 | |
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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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Riddell Travel Will Help You Arrange Your African Tour With BCH
Traveling is getting easier with the wider spread of cryptocurrencies. They can often prove more convenient than fiat money in cross-border payments, transfers and transactions. If you plan to visit the African continent, you can now use the services of a travel agency called Riddell Travel that’s willing to accept bitcoin cash for its services. дальше »
2019-6-22 16:45 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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South African voters fear mobile political campaigns will steal their personal info
Mobile technology will arguably go down in history as the most successful innovation of our lifetime. Mobile devices, especially phones, are ubiquitous in large parts of the world. On the African continent, the rates of mobile phone ownership and access are rising exponentially. дальше »
2019-5-17 15:35 | |
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Hackers targeting South African mobile phones to mine Cryptos
Hackers have found a new way to force themselves onto crypto enthusiasts. As security measures developed to new heights on crypto exchanges, the only thing hackers could possibly do was to access individual devices. дальше »
2019-2-20 10:22 | |
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South African Police Arrest Two Kidnappers Who Asked For Ransom in Bitcoin
Mpumalanga police in South Africa recently arrested two men alleged to be responsible for the kidnapping of a teenager boy in Witbank City and a 13-year-old girl in Witbank. According to the police, the kidnapping team asked the victims’ relatives for a reward in Bitcoin in exchange for the young victims’ lives. дальше »
2019-1-20 09:16 | |
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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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PLAAS ICO
Farm data record, animal tracking through the use of RFID tech and genetic information stored on smart contract PLAAS is seeking to leverage blockchain technology by providing all the players in the African agricultural sector with a platform where they can store and share information about crops and animals securely. дальше »
2018-11-8 08:33 | |
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Unlocking the Full Potential of IoT Farming - [BTC Media Sponsor]
You don’t need to be an agriculture expert to see the writing on the wall. Current farming methods just aren’t working anymore for most farmers of the world. There are 2 billion smallholder farms managing fewer than five acres (PDF). дальше »
2018-10-9 20:10 | |
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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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BitPesa Sets Up Bitcoin Remittance Corridor Between Japan and Africa
SBI Remit and BitPesa are collaborating to enable easy money transfer services between Japan and several African countries. The partnership sees the Bitcoin blockchain’s utilization as an enterprise remittance vehicle. дальше »
2018-9-25 21:00 | |
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Humaniq Announces Partnership with Jamii Africa Insurance Company
London, August 21, 2018 — New generation financial services provider Humaniq today announced a new partnership with the Jamii Africa micro-health insurance startup, targeting the low income and informal sector to provide affordable insurance packages. дальше »
2018-8-23 11:00 | |
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Promoted: Ushering in a New Future — Cryptocurrency Investing With Invictus
The Bitcoin movement has brought with it a tidal wave of activity in cryptocurrency investments and trading. As a result, crypto market capitalization soared to an all-time high of around $820 billion in early January of 2018. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:51 | |
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Cryptos Are Neither Currencies nor Securities, SARB Deputy Governor Says
Francois E. Groepe, deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), said that it does not consider digital coins securities or currencies. He suggested that SARB does not prefer to use the term “cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-6-27 16:19 | |
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Akon creates cryptocurrency to use in segals city
Rapper and singer Akon of twelve Billboard Top Ten Hits, including the famous “Smack That,” has announced the creation of his own cryptocurrency for use in his new African “Akon Crypto City,” Page Six reported yesterday, June 19. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:17 | |
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