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Mercados

South African Cryptocurrency Exchange iCE3 Goes Into Liquidation

The company told customers withdrawals from the platform have been disabled, and they will get further details Wednesday.

Cape Town, South Africa

Mercados

iCE3 Exchange Halts Bitcoin, Litecoin Withdrawals After 'Discrepancies' Found

The firm has urged users to withdraw holdings of other cryptocurrencies.

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Política

South Africa's Regulatory Uncertainty Driving Away Crypto Startups: Report

A looming regulatory clampdown following a major Ponzi scheme's collapse is already prompting some exchanges to flee abroad.

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Política

South Africa's Tax Agency Is Clamping Down on Crypto Users: Report

The South African Revenue Service is likely "ensnaring" non-compliant taxpayers, a tax consultancy said in a news report.

Cape Town, South Africa

Política

South African Regulator Seeks More Crypto Powers After Alleged Ponzi Schemer's Collapse

“At the point something becomes a Ponzi scheme, we have lost our jurisdiction,” a regulator told Bloomberg.

Cape Town, South Africa

Política

Liquidators of South African Bitcoin Trading Club Request Greater Probe Powers

Placed under provisional liquidation last month, Mirror Trading had claimed to be able to offer returns of 10% a month using bots to trade clients' bitcoin.

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Finanças

Crypto Assets in South Africa Would Be Considered Financial Products Under Regulator Proposal

If implemented, the declaration would require crypto firms in South Africa to register as financial services providers.

Cape Town, South Africa

Mercados

Mirror Trading Clients Should Take Their Money and Run, South African Regulator Advises

FCSA said Mirror Trading's self-proclaimed 10% monthly returns "seems far-fetched and unrealistic" as it opened an investigation.

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Mercados

BitMEX Owner Leads $3.4M Round for South African Crypto Exchange

BitMEX owner 100x said investing in VALR’s Series A would bring exposure to the fast-growing South African market.

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Política

Crypto Firm CEO Went Into Hiding After Claims 2,000 Investors Defrauded

The CEO of cryptocurrency investment firm VaultAge Solutions has forced into bankruptcy while on the run from angry investors.

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