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Number of first-time crypto buyers in SA soars There was an increase of over 43% in the number of first-time crypto buyers in South Africa on Luno in March 2024. At the same time, Bitcoin posted a new all-time high and other cryptos rallied to multi-year highs. Says De Wit, “Research indicates that investors are open to crypto investments if recommended by financial advisors. Many advisors have seen a lack of regulation as a barrier to entry. With FSCA licensing, the asset class should attract the attention of more sophisticated investors that are offered professional and responsible advice.” Africa is primed to lead the decentralised revolution Crypto asset class about to take off in South Africa as the sector becomes licensed and regulated
Crypto Asset Class About to Take Off in South Africa as the Sector Becomes Licensed and regulated

Cryptocurrencies currently form a small portion of total investment capital in South Africa managed by fund managers, wealth managers and financial advisors. However, the recent approval by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of several financial service provider licences could change this. This is one of the key issues explored in a new report by…

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Number of first-time crypto buyers in SA soars There was an increase of over 43% in the number of first-time crypto buyers in South Africa on Luno in March 2024. At the same time, Bitcoin posted a new all-time high and other cryptos rallied to multi-year highs. Says De Wit, “Research indicates that investors are open to crypto investments if recommended by financial advisors. Many advisors have seen a lack of regulation as a barrier to entry. With FSCA licensing, the asset class should attract the attention of more sophisticated investors that are offered professional and responsible advice.” Africa is primed to lead the decentralised revolution Crypto asset class about to take off in South Africa as the sector becomes licensed and regulated
FSCA Awards Licence to Luno, SA’s Largest Crypto Asset Service Provider

South Africa’s largest and oldest crypto asset service provider, Luno, has secured a licence from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) to operate as a financial services provider. Luno is the first dedicated crypto asset service provider in South Africa to be awarded its financial services provider licence following the FSCA’s declaration of crypto assets…

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Crypto In Africa - What's Trending & What's Next?
Crypto In Africa – What’s Trending & What’s Next?
Join us for the next edition of Africa Money & DeFi Summit taking place at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi on 14th & 15th February 2024. On October 3rd & 4th 2023 Africa Money & DeFi Summit hosted leaders and stakeholders from across the African Finetch, Web3, DeFi and tech ecosystem, who listened and learned from... Read Article →
INTMAX has unlocked crypto payments
INTMAX has unlocked crypto payments
Join us for the next edition of Africa Money & DeFi Summit taking place at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi on 14th & 15th February 2024. On October 3rd & 4th 2023 Africa Money & DeFi Summit hosted leaders and stakeholders from across the African Finetch, Web3, DeFi and tech ecosystem, who listened and learned from... Read Article →
Yellow Card and MoonPay collaborate to enhance crypto accessibility in Nigeria

In a significant move towards expanding cryptocurrency accessibility in Nigeria, Yellow Card, a pioneering African fintech company, has joined forces with MoonPay, a global leader in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This strategic partnership aims to streamline and enhance the crypto purchasing experience for Nigerians by leveraging local bank transfers. Nigeria has emerged as a powerhouse in…

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Top Cryptocurrency Markets in Africa - 2023 Update
Top Cryptocurrency Markets in Africa – 2023 Update

The African cryptocurrency market continues to evolve as more people adopt cryptocurrencies, new companies are started, and regulators make new pronouncements. Despite the evolution, more has stayed the same regarding the spread of adoption geographically. In this article, we explore the top cryptocurrency markets in Africa in 2023. Since cryptocurrency adoption on the continent became…

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Web3 – The Power of DeFi and Crypto for Africa
Panel session on Web3 - The Power of DeFi and Crypto for Africa featuring expert views and insights from Maya Caddle - Founder at Emerging Onchain (Chief of Staff at Nestcoin), Stone Atwine - CEO and co-founder at Eversend, Isha Varshney - Head of DeFi at Celo Foundation and moderated by Tage Kene-Okafor - Reporter... Read Article →
Stablecoin, Crypto & CBDC, Risks & Opportunities for Ghana
Fireside chat on Stablecoin, Crypto & CBDC, Risks & Opportunities for Ghana featuring insights and views from Kwame Oppong - Head, Fintech and Innovation at Bank of Ghana, Viv Diwakar - Director of Technology Strategy at The HBAR Foundation and Carmelle Cadet - CEO and Founder at EMTECH. On September 27th & 28th 2022 Africa... Read Article →
Crypto & DeFi in Africa – Where to from here?
Panel session on Crypto & DeFi in Africa - Where to from here? featuring insights and views from Sarah Idahosa - Lead, Nigerian Community and Token Team at Mara, Daniel Kimotho - Kenya Ecosystem Lead at The Celo Foundation, Brian Dennis - Head of Exchange at Bitmama, Alice Tomdio - CFO at Yellow Card and... Read Article →
Data Mynt and Alibaba Cloud Partner to Accelerate Crypto Adoption

The partnership includes three parts: first, enabling Alibaba Cloud customers to pay for their Cloud services using Data Mynt’s crypto as currency option; second, listing and selling Data Mynt services to Cloud customers on Alibaba Cloud International Marketplace; and third, bringing advanced, secure and reliable cloud and web3.0 services and technologies to businesses in Africa,…

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