South African Judge Slams Central Bank for Using Apartheid-Era Laws to Regulate Crypto

A South African judge has slammed the South African central bank for using outdated exchange control laws from the apartheid era to regulate cryptocurrencies. Judge: Apartheid-Era Laws Unfit for Cryptocurrency Regulation A High Court judge has criticized the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for its continued reliance on outdated exchange control laws to regulate cryptocurrencies. … Read more

Panama Accelerates Bitcoin Adoption: Payments, Bank Accounts, and a Strategic Reserve Ahead

The mayor of Panama City, Mayer Mizrachi, made several announcements at the Bitcoin 2025 conference. Mizrachi revealed that Caja de Ahorros, the second-largest bank in the country, would launch bitcoin-based savings accounts and floated the idea of accepting bitcoin payments for the canal. Panama Prepared to Become Bitcoin Hub: Mayer Mizrachi Made Major Announcements Panama … Read more

Multichoice’s Irdeto and Coinbase Unite Against Illicit Cryptocurrency Use

Irdeto, the African entertainment platform Multichoice’s digital security subsidiary, has partnered with Coinbase to combat cybercriminals using cryptocurrency for piracy and other illicit activities. Irdeto’s intelligence-led investigations have shown an increasing use of cryptocurrency by illicit service providers, rising from 13% in 2022 to 19% in 2024. Through this collaboration, the Multichoice subsidiary provides Coinbase … Read more

AI to Transform Web3 Into ‘Knowledge Coordination Layer,’ Says Openledger’s Ram Kumar

Ram Kumar believes developers are drawn to on-chain artificial intelligence (AI) for its fresh technical puzzles, sustainable business models, and cultural significance. He advises aspiring builders to approach AI as a research project aimed at solving open challenges. Beyond the Hype Over the past few months, the AI sector has captivated the tech world, drawing … Read more

Bitcoin Scandal Forces Czech Justice Minister to Step Down

Czech political circles were shaken when Justice Minister Pavel Blažek stepped down following revelations that his ministry received a bitcoin donation valued at one billion crowns from an ex-convict previously charged with narcotics offenses. Although Blažek maintained his innocence, stating he was unaware of the donor’s background or any unlawful aspects of the transaction, he … Read more