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4:30
AINov 1, 2023

AI, blockchain, other technologies contributing to future of local agriculture

The fifth Agri Indaba, hosted by Datacentrix, explored how technologies like blockchain, AI and drones will continue to pave the way for growth in the local agricultural sector.

6:20
Bitcoin priceOct 24, 2023

Crypto volumes up in SA as Bitcoin hits new high

Local players witness increased activity in Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals after the world’s biggest digital currency reached its new 2023 high of R634 000.

1:40
ValrOct 16, 2023

Crypto exchange VALR teams up with Visa

The firms forge a strategic partnership for the issuance of Visa cards and delivery of other digital payment solutions.

5:40

SA sees alarming rise in digital banking fraud

Gross losses from digital banking platforms escalated from R440 million in 2021 to R740.8 million in 2022, according to Sabric’s latest banking fraud statistics.

2:10
ValrSept 28, 2023

Crypto exchange VALR looks to enter Dubai market

The crypto-currency platform receives initial approval from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to operate in the emirate.

5:10
BitcoinSept 22, 2023

Could crypto be a potential solution for BRICS unified currency in the future?

Crypto already offers decentralisation, a feature that more than adequately addresses the conundrum of how to achieve economic diplomacy via a single currency, says Thuli Nkomonde, director for Bitcoin in Soweto.

2:40
FNBSept 21, 2023

FNB mulls blockchain tech to digitise title deeds

As the bank ponders opportunities presented by blockchain tech, its CEO says it is still not open to crypto use.

3:30
Crypto adoptionSept 7, 2023

How crypto adoption in Africa may affect AML efforts

Criminals can use apps to send digital currencies across the blockchains and bypass the centralised banking services.

7:40
BinanceAug 22, 2023

Myth: Crypto is bad for the environment

The fact is that blockchains are becoming more energy-efficient and increasingly rely on renewable energy, says Rana Kortam, global director for public policy at Binance.

2:30
SumsubAug 18, 2023

SA sees uptick in crypto fraud, deepfakes

Digital currency fraud jumped 25% during the last quarter, as sophisticated fraudsters exploited the booming market, says Sumsub.

3:50
LunoAug 16, 2023

Over R655bn crypto-currency traded on Luno in 10 years

Since inception, Luno racked up 388 million transactions on the exchange, with trades equivalent to seven million Bitcoin.

4:40
BinanceAug 15, 2023

The myth of crypto being mainly used by criminals

The reality is that crypto is primarily used by ordinary people and is a legitimate tool for a variety of everyday transactions, says Binance.