South Africa's Central Bank Greenlights Financial Institutions to Serve Crypto Clients
The bank warned against the "wholesale" banning of customers who have digital assets.
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Aug 19, 2022 at 12:13 p.m. UTC
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South African Central Bank to Look at Regulating Crypto
The country may also issue a central bank digital currency.
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Jul 13, 2022 at 4:56 p.m. UTC
Jul 13, 2022
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South African Banks Block Crypto Trading on International Exchanges: Report
Customers of Johannesburg-based bank Absa received an error message when attempting to buy crypto on Binance.
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Jun 23, 2021 at 4:06 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2021
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South Africa's Central Bank Starts Research on Retail-Focused Digital Currency
The South African Reserve Bank said it will carry out trials on different technology platforms for the study.
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May 25, 2021 at 12:21 p.m. UTC
May 25, 2021
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South Africa’s Central Bank Proposes Rules for Crypto Companies
Crypto exchanges and wallet providers would have to register with regulators under rules proposed by South Africa’s central bank.
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Jan 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
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Startup Bringing Blockchain Privacy to Central Banks Wins $15 Million Funding
Blockchain startup Adhara, which aims to bring zero knowledge proofs to central bank systems, has secured $15 million in new funding from Consensys.
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Oct 15, 2018 at 11:21 a.m. UTC
Oct 15, 2018
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South Africa's Central Bank Claims Success in Blockchain Payment Trial
South Africa Reserve Bank indicates that tests of a blockchain-based system for interbank clearance and settlement produced astonishing results.
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Jun 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2018
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South Africa's Central Bank Eyes JPMorgan Blockchain Tech
South Africa's central bank has launched a program that will trial JPMorgan's Quorum blockchain for interbank clearing and settlement.
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Feb 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 14, 2018
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Banks Trial Blockchain With South African Regulators
South African banks and regulators are teaming up on blockchain.
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Oct 31, 2016 at 8:09 p.m. UTC
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