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South African Reserve Bank to Strictly Regulate Cryptocurrency in 2020
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is planning on introducing new regulations on cryptocurrency, which according to Kuben Naidoo, SARB deputy governor, will be fully implemented and enforced in the first quarter of 2020 and it brings to an end a deliberation that started since 2014.
Southafrica
United Africa Blockchain Association Cries Foul of FNB’s Crypto Termination
The United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA) has lamented the decision by First National Bank (FNB) to terminate its banking services to crypto exchanges, as well as intermediaries trading in cryptocurrencies.
Southafrica
South Africa Pioneers Blockchain-Enabled Property Register Pilot Project
The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF) has teamed up with Seso Global, a blockchain property registry company, to develop the first-ever blockchain-powered property register in South Africa.