In June 2019, Facebook unveiled a new global cryptocurrency – Libra – set to go public in 2020. When it was first introduced, Libra was made up of 28 founding members — including names like Mastercard, PayPal, Xapo Holdings Limited, Uber...
Earlier this year, Facebook revealed a plan to release a new global cryptocurrency called Libra. While the coin may only go public in 2020, it’s garnered much anticipation from crypto-enthusiasts and even more scepticism from crypto-critics. When it was...
In June 2019, Facebook unveiled details behind its long-anticipated cryptocurrency, Libra. The company’s new digital platform is said to allow users to send and spend money at a next-to-nothing fee. While the coin is only going public in 2020, it’s...
“Despite Bitcoin’s volatility, cryptocurrency trades continue to rise,” says Marius Reitz, Luno Africa GM. Reitz’s comment comes shortly after the South African cryptocurrency exchange, Luno announced that it now has three million...
September 10, 2019 •
Finance, Security •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on PrimeXBT partners with all-in-one blockchain compliance platform
“As a responsible member of the global financial community, we are faced with the important yet challenging task of eliminating money laundering, without sacrificing the privacy of our clients,” says an official PrimeXBT spokesperson. The...
September 5, 2019 •
Finance, Southern Africa •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on South African crypto-exchange cuts trade fees in half
Cryptocurrency exchange, AltCoinTrader has announced that it plans to reduce all fees by more than 50 per cent, indefinitely. The exchange says the move to cut fees in half, which may come as a surprise to industry insiders, was inevitable and is the result...
September 2, 2019 •
Features, Finance, Top Stories •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Blockchain marketplace believes women are the key to innovation in Crypto industry
Digital peer-to-peer crypto marketplace, Paxful believes that women play an extremely important role in the future of blockchain in Africa. In a press release issued on Friday, 30 August 2019, the Bitcoin platform expressed the desire to expand its...
August 30, 2019 •
Finance, Southern Africa •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on South African Rand to pair with Zcoin on OVEX platform
Open-source and decentralised privacy cryptocurrency, Zcoin ($XZC) announced on Friday, 30 August 2019, that it has now been listed on OVEX with a South African Rand (ZAR) pairing. “Zcoin’s listing on OVEX will create the opportunity for traders...
August 30, 2019 •
Features, Finance, Top Stories •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Telegram to launch crypto by Oct 2019 or face forfeiting everything
So far, 2019 has been jam-packed with companies all over the globe looking to revolutionise the world’s current financial system – with the most notable contribution coming from social networking giant, Facebook. (ICYMI – in June, Facebook...
August 22, 2019 •
Finance •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on PrimeXBT lowers Forex and Crypto trading fees
Bitcoin-based trading platform, PrimeXBT announced on Wednesday, 22 August 2019, that it has lowered its trading fees. According to the platform, the new fee structure includes a reduction in overnight financing fees on all crypto trading pairs, as well as a...
Here in South Africa, the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector is considered to be relatively new. There are many differences faced by crypto enthusiasts and traders when utilising crypto exchanges to trade when compared to the international markets. One...
July 29, 2019 •
Finance, Top Stories •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Crypto trading platform launched for iOS devices
Multi-asset Bitcoin-based trading platform, PrimeXBT announced on Sunday, 28 July 2019, that it has launched a new mobile app for Apple iOS devices. The offering is said to provide access to all of the platform’s available trading tools and assets, from...
North Wind Digital CEO, Adrian van der Merwe, has a vast understanding of technology as well as the finance function thereof. With a career in the accounting industry spanning 20 years, Adrian is passionate about using technology to bring about the best...
On Wednesday, 17 July 2019, online payment company CASHU and Huobi announced a collaboration that aims to make ‘accessing cryptocurrency as easy as buying a Netflix subscription or paying a bill’ for millions of people across North Africa. With...
July 18, 2019 •
Finance, Top Stories •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Five reasons why Libra is not the new Bitcoin
Earlier this year, Facebook revealed a plan to release a new global cryptocurrency called Libra. While the coin is only going public in 2020, it’s garnered much anticipation from crypto-enthusiasts and even more scepticism from crypto-critics. And...
There are several common mistakes which the novice cryptocurrency investor should take note of before investing in crypto. Let’s dive into the most common pitfalls new investors make. Avoid these common pitfalls in crypto investing As an investor, you need...
