The points that usually recur concern whether crypto should be legitimate, stable, safe and centralised, as opposed to being global, volatile and anonymous
As more regulations come into force, so will confidence in Bitcoin investment grow
SARS expects you to pay tax on earnings from crypto gambling, trading and mining
Regulating crypto would result in a safer crypto market, but it would give central authority figures power over a decentralised market
They offer a secure, fast and decentralised method of processing transactions
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It requires careful risk management and strategic planning
Traders who familiarise themselves with the rules and ensure tax conformity may enter the crypto world with confidence
This mechanism is embedded in Bitcoin’s design to control its inflation and ensure a finite supply
As individuals learn how to trade crypto, they are drawn by the promise of high returns, despite the volatility associated with these digital assets
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Documentary looks at how three Americans managed to steal millions by creating a currency
As Africa’s crypto adoption numbers continue to break records, startups in the space are attracting ever-more funding
A bill that made bitcoin legal tender alongside the Central African franc and legalised the use of cryptocurrencies has been unanimously adopted
A government could program its cryptocurrency with whatever features it deems necessary. It would allow states to control what money should be spent on, where it could be spent, when or even by whom
The seized assets were sold off this month through a partnership with local bank Scheich, with the proceeds flowing into the accounts of the regional government of Hesse.
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Ransomware is the fastest-growing cryptocurrency-related crime. Known payments to ransomware attackers rose 337% from 2019 to 2020, when they reached over R5.4-billion worth of cryptocurrency
Experts say recent market volatility is part of the nature of crypto assets and should not scare off long-term investors
Reserve Bank launches feasibility study into a possible retail central bank digital currency, which is expected to be concluded in 2022.
Investors need to understand what they’re getting into when buying cryptocurrency. In short, it’s a risky, unregulated asset class
The recent blockchain boom has been followed by concerns over its impact on the environment
Technology used in cryptocurrency will overhaul the banking sector and cater for the unbanked
Nigeria’s central bank has repeatedly warned against the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies and even ordered local banks to close accounts trading in them.
These one-of-a-kind digital collector’s items are being sold for unprecedented prices
New research shows that there were fewer cryptocurrency-related crimes in 2020 — a bumper year for the digital asset. But the biggest scam originated in South Africa
On 5 February Nigeria’s central bank banned crypto transactions, but industry analysts are confident the sector will find a workaround.
New regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges could boost investor confidence in such assets