South Africa has published a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and is seeking feedback from stakeholders. This framework is the first step towards developing a comprehensive national AI policy. It aims to foster a robust AI ecosystem through coordinated efforts in research, talent cultivation, and infrastructure enhancement. The policy also emphasizes the importance […]
Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. recently announced a partnership with a crypto payments provider to advance blockchain education in South Africa. The collaboration aims to both demonstrate the benefits of stablecoin payments and build trust in digital financial solutions. Building Trust in Digital Financial Solutions Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. partnered with Xion Global to […]
On Aug. 8, following the imposition of a $ 125 million civil penalty on Ripple Labs by a district judge, the firm’s executives and community celebrated the outcome as a “victory.” This led to an uptick in XRP’s trading volume and price. In the 24 hours leading up to the ruling, XRP rose from …
On Wednesday, at approximately 4:11 p.m. EDT, bitcoin’s value against the U.S. dollar stood at $ 54,709 per unit, reflecting a 3.41% decrease over the preceding 24 hours. Concurrently, in South Korea, the price of bitcoin was $ 57,027 per coin, representing a 4.23% premium. According to data from cryptoquant.com, the South Korean …
The South African decentralized cross-asset marketplace Mesh.trade has facilitated a $ 1.64 million (ZAR30 million) capital raise for a reverse mortgage provider. The capital raise allows the provider to offer homeowners the potential for lucrative returns while they remain in their homes. Regulated Alternative Capital Raising Platform The decentralized cross-asset marketplace, Mesh.trade, recently launched …