Tag: South Africa

OANDA’s South African Prop Trading: High Profit Share for Traders

OANDA Prop Trader launches a new program in South Africa, allowing traders to earn up to 90% profit share by participating in a...

VALR Exchange Makes History: Secures Dual Crypto Licenses in South Africa

VALR exchange has been licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). VALR's commitment to regulatory compliance and investor protection is demonstrated through...

Scam-Proof Crypto Licensing Revolutionizes South Africa’s Market

South Africa's FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) has initiated licensing for crypto firms, aiming to authorize 60 firms. The first firms to receive...

The African Perspective on U.S. Crypto ETFs

Cryptocurrency ETFs have increased interest in cryptocurrencies globally, influencing other African digital asset companies and generating market attention. Regulation of crypto assets in...

African Blockchain Revival Spurs Optimism Among Investors, According to CV Summit

After declining, CV Summit investor trust in African blockchain businesses is rising. Africa Fund, launched by Crypto Valley Venture Capital, funds blockchain entrepreneurs. Blockchain education, openness, and long-term growth are stressed in the panel talks. Investor optimism in the blockchain startup ecosystem in Africa increased once more at the most recent CV Summit in...

The Impact of CASP Licences on South Africa’s Crypto Scene

South Africa recently announced the first crypto asset service provider (CASP) licences under its Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services. Revix is among the...

South Africa’s Model: A Blueprint for Crypto Regulation in Africa

South Africa's approach to crypto regulation can be summed up through the popular saying: "Start where you are, use what you have, do...

Cape Town: The Emerging Crypto Hub of Africa

Cape Town's reputation as a crypto hub is reinforced by its hosting conferences like Adopting Bitcoin and Crypto Fest Cryptopia. The "Mother City"...

Breaking: SA issues first-ever crypto licences to 59 firms

South Africa's FSCA crypto licenses were granted to 59 cryptocurrency firms. In August 2022, the SARB laid down guidelines for financial institutions...

Embracing the Digital Future: South Africa’s Regulatory Path for Cryptocurrencies

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has granted operating licenses to 59 cryptocurrency businesses. The authority received a total of 355 applications...

Strike Africa: Transforming Financial Landscapes with Bitcoin

Strike has unveiled its plan to branch beyond the United States and El Salvador. Strike's blog post outlines its achievements and hints...

Ponzi Scheme Redux: MMM Krypto Raises Concerns, Triggers FSCA Warning

The resurgence of MMM has prompted the FSCA in South Africa to issue a warning about the scheme's alluring promises of unrealistic returns. ...

South Africa’s Crypto Regulation Takes the Lead: FSCA Receives Surge in License Applications

As of the end of October, the FSCA had already received 93 applications for Crypto Asset Provider licenses, redefining the crypto regulation sphere. ...

Paycorp and Triple-A Partnership Redefine Crypto Transactions in South Africa

The Paycorp and Triple-A partnership seeks to introduce a new feature to the Paycorp-powered CryptoExpress app.  Over the past two decades, Global Payment...

Fintech Frontier: Stitch’s “Pay with Crypto” Redefines South Africa’s Payments

"Pay with Crypto" transcends conventional limitations, presenting itself as a versatile solution applicable across diverse industries. Paycorp's new application, CryptoExpress, aims...

Paycorp Unveils CryptoExpress App for 3000 ATMs in South Africa

Since 1998, Paycorp has dedicated itself to resources and working to provide more accessible ways to send and receive money. Currently, there are...