A short voice note from the CEO of VALR, exclusively speaking to SA/Global Crypto regarding their significant $50 million Series B funding round, the largest ever funding round in African crypto.

Ferris Cars in Gauteng, South Africa recently held a high profile event whereby a client purchased a Ferrari for 2.3 BTC. AltcoinTrader were instrumental in helping Ferris Cars accept Bitcoin as payment, and we spoke with the exchange's CEO Richard de Sousa about the landmark sale, and what it means for crypto adoption.…

In huge news for South Africa's crypto industry, AltCoinTrader have announced that they will slash their trading fees by over a third from 0.375% down to 0.1% - but in addition, will also be listing PolkaDot's native coin, DOT. We spoke with their CEO Richard de Sousa about the big news to get the full low down of everything that's happening. Don't…

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) released a statement today that they intend to declare cryptoassets "financial products" in early 2021. The declaration would come under South Africa's Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS). The FSCA did not state exactly when the declaration would come into effect, but the …

Sponsored by *My BINANCE Class* ! Earn up to R8500 just for doing your own crypto webinar! Apply here: https://globalcrypto.tv/become-a-binance-tutor-and-earn/ // IN THIS EDITION we look at the recent massive break to the upside, and what the short-term holds, while also eyeing some serious potential on the ETH chart - not before a cool off likely …

As reported here: https://globalcrypto.tv/south-africas-altcointrader-opposes-absa-in-court-interdict/ Global Crypto has learned of a developing David and Goliath scenario in the South African crypto industry, wherein crypto exchange AltCoinTrader appear to be taking on banking giant ABSA Bank in the country’s High Court. According to sources, AltC…

In case you haven't heard, VALR have just announced a Series A funding round whereby they raised $3.4 million. And part of that Series A was made up of the 100x Group, who are the holding company of BitMEX - yes... THE BitMEX. We had to get in touch with VALR's CEO Farzam Ehsani to find out more!

We have a BIG announcement to make! We have a huge show we're launching on Monday 11 May: The Global Crypto Podcast with Luno. In today's show, we feature one of our guests from that Podcast, Macro Economist Raoul Pal who answers what will happen when institutional investors start coming into crypto. Graeme also looks at the Bitcoin trend in the ye…

The "African Blockchain Profiles" is a series whereby we feature a different Blockchain entrepreneur or influencer from the African continent each week. In this episode we interview the CEO and Co-founder of Revix, Sean Seanders. Sean is an accomplished Financial Analyst with an impressive resumé. Sanders had a successful modelling career before tu…

Sponsored by *ALTCOINTRADER*, one of South Africa's leading crypto exchanges, offering 23 digital assets INCLUDING digital versions of real-world Gold and Silver. Sign up and get their incredible, personalised customer service: http://bit.ly/actonsacheader IN THIS EDITION! Graeme looks at how the US Dollar is strengthening significantly against eme…

This morning VALR announced an automated withdrawal system! They're calling "Blitz Processing", and we chatted to their CEO Farzam Ehsani about how it all works. SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date with what is happening with crypto in Southern Africa. Subscribe…

In this edition, Graeme takes us through his successful bullish trades he saw on the weekend, explains where they went and why, and then takes a look at what could be expected next. The charts we look at are BTC/USD, ETH/USD and the Altcoin market cap excluding Bitcoin. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/7hjxCwIzU4U - - - - - - - - - - …

Although Tanya was with us three weeks back after Blockchain Africa, we wanted to get some further insights into Binance SA's operation after the launch of their BTC/ZAR markets this week. Take a listen! - - - - - - - - - - - SA Crypto is South Africa's largest blockchain community & news outlet. Follow us on our media platforms to stay up to date …

Sponsored by *HUOBI*, one of the world's leading crypto exchanges, offering thousands of digital assets, leverage trading, and incredible liquidity . Sign up and get great fees and great service: https://www.huobi.io/en-us/register/?invite_code=dsu35 IN THIS "LOCKDOWN EDITION", James and Graeme video call each other and discuss the crazy rebound in…

Sponsored by *HUOBI*, one of the world's leading crypto exchanges, offering thousands of digital assets, leverage trading, and incredible liquidity . Sign up and get great fees and great service: https://www.huobi.io/en-us/register/?invite_code=dsu35 IN THIS EDITION! We're in unprecedented times! And we start with having a good look at the S&P500 i…

Sponsored by *HUOBI*, trade with leverage on one of the world's Top Ten exchanges, and receive $5 if you sign up with the SA Crypto reference link: http://bit.ly/38QrPn5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This week we look at the recent fall through $7000, and explore if the $6000 level will hold? We also look at the strength of the altcoin …

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Sponsored by *XAGO*, come and join SA's first exclusive XRP exchange and gateway at their meetup on Thurs 5 December, at The Real Life Rooms in Sunninghill, Joburg. 6 for 6:30pm. Entrance is free, drinks & snacks included. Find out more & register free here: http://bit.ly/2NWvZRL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In today's analysis, we see…

The SA Crypto Digest is a weekly newsletter that brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, in a short, concise format. This is the audio narration of that newsletter! Subscribe to the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto

After we had just published our analysis, Bitcoin went nuts! The price skyrocketed almost $2000 in a matter of minutes. It has since cooled down to around the $9300 level, but still $1300 up from our previous analysis. So here are the 3 possible directions that Graeme thinks the price could take from here... Join our Telegram Traders Group here: ht…

The SA Crypto Digest is a weekly newsletter that brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, in a short, concise format. This is the audio narration of that newsletter! Subscribe to the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto

Sponsored by *ALTCOINTRADER*, get some of the best fees in the market at: www.altcointrader.co.za Watch our tour of their offices here: https://youtu.be/2nLWq1IN5cs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This week we look at how the price broke down on Wednesday 23rd October, and if the downward trend will continue. If so, where should we look f…

The SA Crypto Digest is a weekly newsletter that brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, in a short, concise format. This is the audio narration of that newsletter! Subscribe to the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto

Sponsored by *AFRICA-TECH*, happening at the CTICC from Tue 12-Thur 14 November 2019. Get free tickets here: http://bit.ly/sacafricatech This week we compare the S&P500 with Bitcoin as part of our "Question of the Week" answer, which was preluded by our analysis, which sees Bitcoin still looking pretty bearish in the short to mid term. Join our Tel…

The SA Crypto Digest is a weekly newsletter that brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, in a short, concise format. This is the audio narration of that newsletter! Subscribe to the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto

Sponsored by *AFRICA-TECH*, happening at the CTICC from Tue 12-Thur 14 November 2019. Get free tickets here: http://bit.ly/sacafricatech After last week's short update from the car, we're back with a clearer overview on why things are looking Bearish! We also answer a tweet from Carel de Jager of Blockchain Academy, who saw some charts indicating t…

The SA Crypto Digest is a weekly newsletter that brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, in a short, concise format. This is the audio narration of that newsletter! Subscribe to the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto

Due to James being in Japan, it's been tough to get a proper Market Analysis out this week, but here is a short overview of where we stand, recorded during a drive back from the local restaurant where we watched the Springboks beat the Italians in the Rugby World Cup! Join our Telegram Traders Group here: https://t.me/joinchat/F3_PzUs8YyuuoZCjgeiVR…

The SA Crypto Digest is a weekly newsletter that brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, in a short, concise format. This is the audio narration of that newsletter! Subscribe to the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto

This week's Market Analysis comes exclusively to Audio, as James is out and about sorting out Japanese travel documents! This week, we look at the move that saw Bitcoin drop $2000 in only a matter of hours, with Graeme outlining what he sees next. To see Graeme's charts, check his article here: https://sacrypto.co.za/market-analysis-bitcoin-drops-2…

The SA Crypto Digest is a weekly newsletter that brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, in a short, concise format. This is the audio narration of that newsletter! Subscribe to the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto

Sponsored by: AltCoinTrader. Visit www.altcointrader.co.za and get high liquidity, and some of the cheapest fees in the market! Bitcoin's volatility has been very low these last two weeks, so that means a big move is likely. But which way will it be? While our Telegram Trader Group produced the Question of the Week: When will Alt Season Come, if at…

The SA Crypto Dgest is a weekly newsletter that brings you news from Crypto industry experts in South Africa and around the world, in a short, concise format. This is the audio narration of that newsletter! Subscribe to the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5e039cf5af22/sacrypto

Warren Gray is a former Mechanical Engineer who focused on Sustainable Energy (it's true, he drives a BMW i3) who began mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in 2016, and became such a believer in the technology, that he founded a crypto mining operation utilizing his engineering skills. This led to the founding of CoinEd and then BlockStarters…