Africa's crypto week highlights: DePIN Summit in Kenya, South Africa leads in merchant crypto payments, and Nigeria enacts new securities law.
FSCA warns South African investors to avoid unlicensed crypto firms promising unrealistic returns.
Cassava Technologies and Nvidia are teaming up to launch Africa's inaugural AI factory, enhancing AI capabilities across the continent.
KPMG advises Nigerian banks to adopt blockchain as South Africa imposes strict crypto compliance by 2025.
Clynton Marks, linked to the South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme MTI, has been arrested over missing bitcoins.
VALR Founder highlights Bitcoin's value appreciation history as an ideal treasury asset.
Coinbase and Bitget expand in Africa targeting Nigeria and South Africa amidst Morocco's increasing crypto interest despite restrictions.
South Africa's DeFi market is set to reach $180 million by 2028, driven by payments and lending.
Bitcoin Ekasi is transforming a South African township into a hub of hyperbitcoinization.
South Africa's DeFi sector is projected to reach $180 million by 2028, driven by increasing crypto adoption and regulation.
Bitget partners with Callpay to enable South African Rand deposits and withdrawals, enhancing fiat-crypto transactions for users.
South Africa's DeFi market is forecasted to reach $180 million by 2028, with significant growth expected from retail investors.
Bitget partners with Callpay to allow South African users to deposit ZAR via bank deposits, enhancing accessibility.
Bitget integrates with Callpay to offer bank deposits, enabling ZAR access for South African users.
South African firm Altvest Capital invests in Bitcoin for treasury management.
South Africa's AltVest Capital is adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset, joining the global trend despite Bitcoin trading below its all-time highs.
South African firm Altvest Capital ventures into Bitcoin with its first investment, joining the growing trend of companies investing in the leading cryptocurrency.
South African investment firm Altvest buys one Bitcoin, joining the Bitcoin treasury trend in Africa.
Altvest Capital aims to become the first South African firm to hold Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.
Tether is expanding its global investment strategy by planning to acquire a stake in the South African energy company Adecoagro S.A., following a deal with Juventus.
Africa Crypto Week highlights a South African startup enabling crypto payments for cars and a Nigerian stablecoin facing mixed reviews.
Headway NOVA unveils a new tokenized property offering in East London, South Africa, promising up to 16.7% annual returns.
6DOT50 enables car purchases in South Africa using Bitcoin and eight other cryptocurrencies.
South African court grants bail to man accused of sending Bitcoin to Islamic State affiliate in Syria, deeming him not a flight risk.
South African fintech 6DOT50 partners with BTS and Serti Solutions to enable crypto payments for cars at 1,400 dealerships.
Microsoft plans to train 1 million South Africans in AI and cybersecurity by 2026 to foster digital skills.
VALR, a crypto exchange in South Africa, introduces a lending product offering hourly yield on crypto and ZAR balances.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlights Bitcoin's potential to surpass gold due to its growing advantages in currency functionality, responding to objections by South African Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reignites the Bitcoin vs. Gold debate, arguing BTC's superiority over gold.
The 2nd Africa Fintech Forum, supported by the FSCA, returns in 2025, aiming to solidify South Africa's leadership in fintech innovation and collaboration.
South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago criticizes crypto lobbying efforts advocating for Bitcoin adoption in national reserves, warning of regulatory capture.
Bitcoin gains traction in South Africa amidst evolving regulations, drawing local and international investors.
