BRICS Summit: Major Banks From Member States Sign MoU on DLT Research
Five major banks from each BRICS member state have agreed to conduct a joint study of blockchain tech implementation Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Bitcoin Cash-Focused Centbee Launches Open Alpha Wallet
There’s a new bitcoin cash (BCH)-focused wallet called Centbee that recently launched its alpha testing version on the Google Play store. The Johannesburg-based Centbee’s wallet is a bit different than most light clients as it offers a simplistic user interface, with plans to provide an in-wallet buy and sell feature, and merchant payments service that … Read more
Study: 38 Percent of South Africans ‘Wish They Had Invested in Crypto Before’
A recent study shows that South Africans are generally positive about cryptocurrencies, with 38 percent of respondents wishing they had invested in it Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
SA Purple Group Confirms Adding Cryptos to Its Online Trading Platform
South African financial company Purple Group has confirmed the addition of two cryptocurrencies, bitcoin and ethereum, to its online trading platform. According to a representative, the decision came in response to strong demand from clients earlier this year. The move has expanded the trading options for South Africans, many of whom, according to a recent … Read more
Bitcoin in Brief Saturday: Coins for Drivers, Prisoners, and Conservationists
Today’s Bitcoin in Brief features several examples of digital coins entering all spheres of life. A leading German auto manufacturer has revealed its cars may soon be fitted with onboard cryptocurrency wallets. A company now offers crypto payments for inmates in prisons across America. And in South Africa, a new token will support rhino conservationists, … Read more
South Africa’s Central Bank Pilots Tokenized Fiat Interbank Payment System
South Africa’s Central Bank has successfully implemented a Proof-of-Concept for an interbank payment system that tokenizes fiat using an Ethereum-based blockchain Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Zimbabwe’s Golix Exchange Enters Kenya, Uganda, South Africa
Crypto exchange Golix is entering three other African markets in an effort to survive the ban imposed by the central bank in its home country – Zimbabwe. Moreover, the troubled trading platform claims the move is part of a strategy to offer its services across the whole continent. Golix says the shortage of infrastructure has … Read more
$14.5 Bln South African Investment Firm to Launch Crypto Exchange
A major South African investment firm with 180 billion rand ($14.5 bln) under management will launch a cryptocurrency exchange later this year Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
South African Asset Management Firm, Sygnia, to Open Crypto Exchange
Johannesburg-based investment management company, Sygnia Ltd., has announced its intention to launch a cryptocurrency exchange, Sygniacoin – which is expected to launch in the third quarter of 2018. Also Read: BTCC to Launch New Exchange Platform in June South African Wealth Management Firm to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange Next Quarter South African investment management firm, Sygnia, has … Read more
South African Police Investigate Alleged Crypto Ponzi-Scheme Involving 28,000 Investors
South African Police are investigating an alleged crypto investment fraud in which 28,000 investors are said to have lost over $80 mln Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico