Africa
South Africa's Central Bank: It's 'Too Risky' to Launch a Cryptocurrency
A senior official for the South African Reserve Bank has spoken of the risks for the institution in launching its own cryptocurrency.
SEC Suspends OTC-Traded Emerging Markets Investor Over ICO Concerns
The SEC has moved to suspend the trading of shares in a Texas-based company over suspicions about its planned initial coin offering.
Bonding Experience: Can Kenya Pave a Path for Blockchain Change?
Kenya, a country with rickety infrastructure and a reliance on agriculture, could be poised to kickstart mainstream use of blockchain technology.
Mauritius: The Tropical Paradise Looking to Become a Blockchain Hub
Mauritius is luring blockchain innovators with its friendly regulatory environment and connections to countries with large unbanked populations.
How Cashaa Exploits Bitcoin Price Differentials for Remittances
Who said bitcoin's volatility is bad? A new remittance service is showing how price differentials could power cheap money transfers.
South Africa's Financial Power Players Are Going All-In on Blockchain
Nearly every major financial institution in South Africa has gathered to chart the country's path towards possible large-scale blockchain adoption.
Nigeria Warned its Citizens About Onecoin and Bitcoin This Week
Local advertisements for OneCoin and other digital currencies have drawn the ire of Nigeria’s top securities regulatory.
Why Bitcoin's Remittance Disruption Slowed to a Crawl
Cross-border remittance was expected to be bitcoin’s killer app, but that just hasn't happened. CoinDesk looks at why.
Uganda Takes its First Steps Toward Bitcoin Regulation
A UN organization focused on criminal justice issues organized a meeting on bitcoin and digital currencies this past summer in Uganda.
South African Central Bank 'Open' to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
South Africa’s central bank is “open” to cryptocurrencies and blockchain, according to new statements from its governor.
