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...
On Thursday, 11 July 2019, US President, Donald Trump, posted a series of tweets in which he warned social media company, Facebook, against becoming a ‘bank’ — or face having to undergo the obstacles and regulations that all American banks do. Trump...
With the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price and the overall interest in the cryptocurrency industry growing, it is time to recap as to how South African’s can go about investing in Bitcoin and other altcoins. Buying your first Bitcoin is easy. All you need...
July 7, 2019 •
Careers, Features, Top Stories •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Interview: Grey Jabesi on innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa
24-year-old Grey Jabesi, autodidact and crypto enthusiast, has just recently been appointed the new Director of Marketing for The Blockchain Association of Africa — based in Cape Town. IT News Africa’s Jenna Cook had the opportunity to chat with him about...
“Your device has been compromised with malware. We’ve stolen passwords or other personal data. We’ve been watching you and have webcam footage from visits to dubious sites. Pay up in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency and your secret is safe.” These...
Earlier this week, 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 hasn’t been made public just yet,...
Kaspersky has released a survey that reveals just how little of the South African population fully understands the workings of cryptocurrencies, despite there being considerable interest in this fairly new technology. In the report titled ‘Uncharted...
May 29, 2019 •
Finance, Sponsored •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on How to buy Bitcoin with iTunes gift cards in Nigeria
iTunes gift card market is one of the top online investments that many Nigerian youths involved in as they regularly trade these gift cards for fiat currencies on different trading platforms. However, one phenomenon that has begun to trend that has turned to...
May 24, 2019 •
Security, Top Stories •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on ESET discovers new fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play
ESET researchers have just concluded their analysis of fake cryptocurrency wallets that emerged on Google Play at the time of bitcoin’s renewed spike in value. This month has seen bitcoin growing, with its price climbing to its highest point since September...
May 17, 2019 •
General •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on Crypto marketing tips from a Blockchain PR Agency
Marketing a cryptocurrency project in 2019 offers some unique challenges. Businesses have to contend with a customer base wary of scams and the volatile crypto market. So how can you ease concerns and win over the market? A top blockchain PR agency shares...
