April 2, 2019 •
Finance •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on Australian and African Tech startups forge Blockchain-Powered partnerships
Bitcoin has been celebrated as the flagship cryptocurrency and is undoubtedly the most widely used altcoin. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have yet to reach their full potential as a means of carrying out transactions, the tech that powers it,...
January 15, 2019 •
Finance •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Was 2018 really the year of crypto?
The world of crypto in 2018 was characterised by massive price fluctuations, regulatory changes and social media monitoring. Cryptocurrency continued to show growth across the globe, showcasing the world’s desire to exercise more control over their...
November 15, 2018 •
Finance •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on A decade of Bitcoin heralds a certain future
As Bitcoin celebrates a full 10 years since the publication of Satoshi Nakamoto’s white paper, the time is right to consider its lasting impact on the colliding worlds of information technology and finance. When it was launched at Halloween in 2008, Bitcoin...
November 8, 2018 •
Finance •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on The South African appetite for crypto keeps growing
While much of the recent crypto-related news headlines have focused on the fluctuating Bitcoin price, the interest in Bitcoin in Africa has continued to grow at a rapid pace. Paxful, a leading global cryptocurrency-marketplace, reports that its total number...
November 6, 2018 •
Finance •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on What impact will blockchain have on the business world?
Blockchain is best known as the technology behind the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, and uptake to date remains most advanced in the financial services sector. However, a wealth of other use cases are emerging, from traceability through the food supply chain...
November 6, 2018 •
Finance, Top Stories •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on Emerging markets embrace Bitcoin, research reveals
According to Luno’s latest research, consumers from South Africa, Indonesia and Malaysia reported higher levels of cryptocurrency familiarity and ownership compared to their European counterparts. Luno is a leading global cryptocurrency company that...
November 6, 2018 •
Finance •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Bitcoin in Africa has continued to grow at a rapid pace – Paxful
While much of the recent crypto-related news headlines have focused on the fluctuating Bitcoin price, the interest in Bitcoin in Africa has continued to grow at a rapid pace. Paxful, reports that its total number of transactions from African...
October 8, 2018 •
East Africa, Finance •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Paxful looking at cryptocurrency’s potential in East Africa
The need for investing in cryptocurrency is steadily rising in East Africa; specifically Kenya as more and more people are gradually gaining trust/confidence in the use of cryptocurrency. Though cryptocurrency is relatively new and comes with a learning...
On Tuesday, October 2 Centbee announced the beta launch of a Bitcoin cash wallet that allows users to send Bitcoin cash to friends. The app has been in alpha testing for several months and users confirm its most useful feature is the ability to send Bitcoin...
By now, most people know what Bitcoin, or cryptocurrency, is. Some have even bought and sold a few and more impressively, some have found out how to turn cryptocurrencies into a business. Then, there are the “miners”. Following a process that involves no...
September 2, 2018 •
General •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Avoiding the hype to see the value of blockchain for travel
Blockchain is a young technology, but it has the potential to disrupt the way business is traditionally done. In terms of the advantages it can offer the travel industry, stability and security rank very high. The 2017 Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging...
August 28, 2018 •
Finance •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on How blockchain will change the financial professional’s role in the decade to come
While the world debates whether bitcoin is the future of money or merely a bubble, there is another revolution underway using the technology associated with cryptocurrencies. Called blockchain, this tech promises to bring massive change to industries such as...
August 16, 2018 •
General, Sponsored •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on How South Africa attracted a range of investors and ensured capital safety
Across the globe, more and more of the world’s biggest and most wealthy countries have turned their interest towards South Africa has a destination for investment and this is certainly no recent change. In fact, since the early 2010’s, an increasing...
August 10, 2018 •
Finance, Sponsored •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on The Opportunity Cryptocurrencies Present In Africa
As a driving force behind a number of innovations across the world, cryptocurrencies are continuing to make their mark in countries like Africa. As the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to grow, and with African countries such as South Africa and Kenya...
August 8, 2018 •
Security •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Unpacking Bitcoin security
Blockchain technologies present opportunities for disruptive innovation. However, they also present controversy, especially with regards to the security of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Released as open-source software in 2009, Bitcoins are created as a...
August 6, 2018 •
Education, Finance •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Bitcoin-funded charity in Africa? Yes, says Paxful
Paxful, the global crypto-marketplace, launched #BuiltWithBitcoin to encourage the cryptocurrency sector to contribute funds for humanitarian projects. The International non-profit organization, Zam Zam Water, is the implementation partner for the program....
