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South Africa's Crypto Market Expands with Leading Regulations

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South Africa's Crypto Market Expands with Leading Regulations South Africa is emerging as a significant hub for digital assets, driving cryptocurrency adoption through proactive regulations and the growth of platforms such as VALR. According to Ben Caselin, Chief Marketing Officer of Johannesburg-based crypto exchange VALR, several African economies demonstrate strong potential for becoming key digital asset hubs. However, the increasing cost of compliance is reshaping the landscape as regulatory clarity s... South Africa's Crypto Market Expands with Leading Regulations

The South African regulator can launch a blockchain-based platform

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The Central Bank of South Africa announced plans to use blockchain technology based on the Ethereum for performing interbank transactions. The regulator completed the testing of the platform within the Project Khokha project. During the testing, it was proved in practice and in close cooperation with the banks of the country that the distributed ledger technology allows online processing of transactions in a simplified scheme than with traditional payment systems. Almost 99% of all test transactions on the blockchain were processed ... Read more about " The South African regulator can launch a blockchain-based platform " on coinatory.com

Central Bank of South Africa successfully tested blockchain in the interbank payments

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The Central Bank of South Africa successfully tested the blockchain Quorum in the interbank payment system. Such information was provided by the media. According to the central bank"s report, all the goals of the "Hoha" project, at this stage, were successfully achieved, including the creation of an interbank payment system based on blockchain Quorum. Now, a group of researchers will focus on identifying problems with the stability, scalability, and confidentiality of the platform. SARB today fully controls the South African interbank ... Read more about " Central Bank of South Africa successfully tested blockchain in the interbank payments " on coinatory.com