A South African crypto investment platform has expressed hopes that an asset recovery proposal will result in users regaining access to funds blocked after its custody partner froze withdrawals. The crypto platform said it has also engaged regulators whom it hopes will help expedite resolution of the matter. No Timeline Given The South African …
Report: Operators of Central African Republic-Based Crypto Investment Firm Disappear With $1.6 Million
According to reports, the operators of a Central African Republic (CAR) crypto company which promised a high return on money invested have disappeared along with $ 1.6 million in investor funds. High-profile personalities including lawmakers and senior government employees are among the hundreds of CAR residents who fell victim to the apparent scam. Company …
Report: Valr Partnership With Visa to Expand the Reach of the South African Crypto Exchange
The South African crypto exchange Valr said its partnership with the global card firm Visa is set to expand the former’s reach. The two companies said they would work on a solution that enables Valr customers to use the card firm’s network to make or receive payments. Harnessing Visa’s Vast Experience and Global Reach The […]
South African Crypto Exchange Valr Receives ‘Initial Approval’ From Dubai Virtual Assets Regulator
Valr, the South Africa-based crypto exchange, recently said it had won initial approval from the Dubai virtual assets regulator. The crypto exchange’s Head of Growth, Blake Player, said Valr has been attracted by the Middle East region’s significant crypto flows and in particular Dubai’s growing reputation “as a forward-thinking and pragmatic jurisdiction.” Valr Cannot Offer […]
Report: Victims of South African BTC Scam Set to Receive Portion of Invested Funds
Some investors who invested in the South African bitcoin pyramid scheme MTI are set to receive part of their money back once a court rules on how liquidators are supposed to handle claims. Liquidators expect to make more than one payout to affected investors while the process itself is expected to last between two and […]