South Africa gov’t creates a working group to probe crypto activities
The South African government has established a crypto assets regulatory working group to investigate cryptocurrencies and blockchain concepts.
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Crypto in Africa: Impact of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in 2018
The year started with great promise for the cryptocurrency in Africa, and gains were made in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.
Crypto in Africa: New South Africa trading platform, Veritaseum pushes on
The African crypto space is still strong, with Bittrex and VALR partnering on a new exchange, and Veritaseum expanding their offers.
Reserve Bank of South Africa launches crypto law consultation
The National Treasury and The Reserve Bank of South Africa have published a consultation document on overhauling national payment systems, in a move that could pave the way for greater integration of cryptocurrencies in the national economy.
Crypto in Africa: Paxful builds schools in Rwanda, crypto trader kidnapped in South Africa
With this new technology spreading to the core of Africa, some are using it to spread joy while others use it to feed their criminal appetites.
Crypto in Africa: Nigerian politician vows support as Uganda seeks crypto regulatory framework
It’s an interesting week for the cryptocurrency space in Africa this week. The continent has seen more governments profess their support for cryptos publicly, while others are planning to create a regulatory framework for the market.
Crypto in Africa: Crypto market in Africa expands amid regulatory pressure
Africa has experienced significant growth of cryptocurrency-related activities, and more countries are opening up their doors to crypto innovations and investments.
Crypto in Africa: South Africa wants to hike taxes on blockchain-related activities
Blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption in Africa is steadily increasing with new countries in the continent getting onboard.
Crypto in Africa: South Africa tops Google Trends data, gets new Sharia-based crypto
When it comes to cryptocurrency, Africa is quickly catching up. One particular cryptocurrency market gaining so much interest is that of South Africa.
Crypto in Africa: Kenya’s electoral body seeks to adopt blockchain
The Kenyan Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is turning to blockchain for a better election experience.
Crypto in Africa: Gov’ts hold back on crypto regulation, South Africa drafts tax law
The blooming cryptocurrency industry in Africa continues to operate in legal gray areas as it progresses upwards. While other countries worldwide give cryptos attention with intention of regulating them, their African counterparts remain reluctant to make any substantial moves.
Crypto in Africa: Nigeria taps blockchain to stop corruption, South Africa mulls pro-crypto tax guidelines
African countries are not just taking blockchain technology by the horn, they’re also tightly holding on to it. In the last few months, some countries in the region are finally realizing the great potential of cryptocurrency and its underlying technology.