South Africa

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Inland safari destination Kruger National Park is populated by big game. The Western Cape offers beaches, lush winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain.

South African Regulator FSCA Issues Warning on Binance

South African Regulator FSCA Issues Warning on Binance
South African Regulator FSCA Issues Warning on Binance
September 03, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), a South African financial institutions regulator, on Friday (Sept. 3) warned the public to be “cautious and vigilant” when...

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Dubai’s SFM Corporate Services Accepts Crypto Payments
Dubai’s SFM Corporate Services Accepts Crypto Payments
September 02, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Dubai-based SFM corporate services, which has helped investors and entrepreneurs incorporate businesses in nearly 25 countries, has seen a 10% increase in business since it...

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Bitcoin Daily: Crypto Is Not Currency, Says South Africa’s Central Bank Governor; Subprime Mortgage Billionaire John Paulson Says Crypto Will Be Worthless
Bitcoin Daily: Crypto Is Not Currency, Says South Africa’s Central Bank Governor; Subprime Mortgage Billionaire...
August 31, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Reactions to cryptocurrencies have been mixed across the world. While countries like El Salvador have embraced bitcoin and classified the marquee cryptocurrency as legal currency,...

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‘Crypto Is Not Currency’, Says South Africa’s Central Bank Governor
‘Crypto Is Not Currency’, Says South Africa’s Central Bank Governor
August 30, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Reactions to cryptocurrencies have been mixed across the world. While countries like El Salvador have embraced bitcoin and classified the marquee cryptocurrency as legal currency,...

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South African SMB Payments Platform Yoco Nets $83M For Expansion
South African SMB Payments Platform Yoco Nets $83M For Expansion
July 27, 2021  |  Investments

South African payments company Yoco has raised $83 million in a Series C funding round, according to a company blog post. The company said in...

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Nedbank Launches WhatsApp Money Service With Mastercard In S. Africa
Nedbank Launches WhatsApp Money Service With Mastercard In S. Africa
April 25, 2021  |  Digital Payments

Nedbank, based in South Africa, unveiled a service called Money Message that lets customers send money through the ultra-popular WhatsApp messaging app. The Money Message...

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FIS Expands Payment Capabilities Into Malaysia, Nigeria, South Africa
FIS Expands Payment Capabilities Into Malaysia, Nigeria, South Africa
April 21, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

FIS is expanding its payment processing capabilities into three fast-growing markets: Malaysia, Nigeria and South Africa. The financial products provider announced on Wednesday (April 21)...

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Today In Payments Around The World: UK’s Darktrace Looks To Go Public; Huawei Wagers On Electric Cars
Today In Payments Around The World: UK’s Darktrace Looks To Go Public; Huawei Wagers On...
April 12, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s top payments news around the world, Darktrace is intending to make its public debut on the London Stock Exchange, while Huawei is betting...

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