South Africa

Binance shuts BTC mining pool, Zcash miners living the dream
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14 October, 2026

Binance shuts BTC mining pool, Zcash miners living the dream

Binance shuts its BTC mining pool as margins shrink, Zcash mining profits soar, BitFuFu’s Ethiopia deal stalls, and South Africa...
Stablecoins hit $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments
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17 August, 2026

Stablecoins hit $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments

Stablecoins hit $135B in cross-border payments in 2025, while the IMF warns dollar-backed tokens could reshape FX demand in emerging...
Nigeria digital payment fraud falls but costs $19M
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12 August, 2026

Nigeria digital payment fraud falls but costs $19M

Nigerians lost ₦25.85 billion to digital payment fraud in 2025, while South Africa proposes draft rules for cross-border digital currency...
Nigeria’s blockchain ambition loses ground to crypto
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3 August, 2026

Nigeria’s blockchain ambition loses ground to crypto

Nigeria's stalled National Blockchain Policy risks slowing innovation as the government prioritizes crypto regulation over broader blockchain adoption.
South Africa opens crypto tax draft for public feedback
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7 July, 2026

South Africa opens crypto tax draft for public feedback

South Africa proposes clearer crypto tax rules on taxable events, capital gains, and donations, inviting public feedback until August 31.
South Africa goes digital; Mauritius eyes tighter online checks
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17 June, 2026

South Africa goes digital; Mauritius eyes tighter online checks

South Africa overhauls its identity management system to curb illegal immigration, as Mauritius moves to enforce stricter oversight of online...