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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.
Unclear Crypto Regulations in South Africa Alarm Entrepreneurs
Cryptocurrency regulation is still largely unclear in South Africa, creating a strenuous business environment for crypto entrepreneurs.
How to Leverage FinTech Opportunities in Africa
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$3.6B Worth Bitcoins Scam, Founders of South African Crypto Exchange Africrypt Are Missing
The total value of $3.6 billion Bitcoins disappeared while the founders of South African cryptocurrency exchange AfriCrypt are missing.
Tether (USDT) and Xion Global Partner to Boost Blockchain Education in South Africa
Tether and Xion Global have announced a strategic partnership to enhance blockchain education in South Africa, aiming to improve digital transaction capabilities.
Binance Bahrain to Serve South African Derivatives Users
Binance Bahrain B.S.C. (c) will now provide services for South African derivatives users, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
South Africa Classifies Crypto as Financial Assets
The country appears to be developing regulations consistent with those being developed by other regulators in the global market.
South Africa Sets Year-End Licensing Deadline for Crypto Exchanges
According to Bloomberg, South Africa has mandated that all crypto exchanges operating within its borders must secure licenses by the end of the year. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), the country's financial regulator, has already received approximately 20 applications since the licensing process was initiated a few weeks ago.
South African Supermarket Chain Pick n Pay Starts Accepting Bitcoin Payments
The development of Pick n Pay means that South African shoppers can now purchase food and other goods online with Bitcoins.
SARB to Introduce Crypto Regulation
South Africa has changed their mind in terms of crypto regulation. The regulator intends to introduce a legal framework to govern the use of cryptocurrencies in the country.
South Africa's Monetary Authority Ask Banks to Work with Crypto Exchanges
South Africa’s Central Bank has released new guidelines stating that banks in the country may act as a channel for funds tied to crypto asset service providers.
SARB governor: CBDCs must tackle a "serious challenge" at WEF 2023.
Lesetja Kganyago spoke at WEF 2023 in Davos, Switzerland. The SARB governor suggested a national discussion before establishing CBDCs. Crypto barely fits two of three currency standards, he said.