Category: <span>Crypto Currencies</span>

Tether (USDT) has become the world’s largest stablecoin because it combines utility, security, and accessibility. In line with Tether’s commitment to keeping USDT accessible and secure, USDT has expanded across several blockchains. As USDT has become available on more blockchains, Tether has developed a robust blockchain recovery plan. In the event that any blockchain on...

As cryptocurrency gains momentum and legitimacy, it’s becoming increasingly important for people to pay attention to financial security, says Richard Frost, Head of Technology and Innovation at Armata Cyber Security  The Consensus Web3 and Crypto Perception Survey says that most South Africans have purchased cryptocurrencies. Most have bought Bitcoin (67%), less have bought Ethereum (29%) and BNB...

As cryptocurrency gains momentum and legitimacy, it’s becoming increasingly important for people to pay attention to financial security, says Richard Frost, Head of Technology and Innovation at Armata Cyber Security  The Consensus Web3 and Crypto Perception Survey says that most South Africans have purchased cryptocurrencies. Most have bought Bitcoin (67%), less have bought Ethereum (29%) and BNB...

Cryptocurrency firm Tether has acquired a minority stake in Serie A side Juventus in a rare move involving a digital asset brand investing in a major professional soccer club.  The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but a Tether spokesperson told Front Office Sports that the company was obligated to announce its stake publicly “when...

Standard Chartered Plc said on Monday its Hong Kong banking division, Animoca Brands and HKT will establish a joint venture to apply for a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority for issuance of a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. Standard Chartered said it has entered agreements with Animoca Brands, a company which specialises in Web3 for leveraging...

WOO X, a leading global centralized crypto trading platform known for its innovative trading solutions, has launched an exclusive reward event, with 0.1 bps of all spot and perpetual trading volumes allocated directly to WOO stakers from January 23 to February 6. “This initiative is a test as part of WOO X’s continued efforts to move away...

Binance has announced a partnership with AltSchool Africa to provide full-tuition scholarships to 500 young Africans. Kicking off in January 2025 to 31 December, this collaboration is aimed at addressing the digital skills gap in Africa by offering access to specialised education in fields such as software engineering, cybersecurity, sales and content creation, empowering learners...

Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, announced the launch of Hadron by Tether, a platform designed to simplify the tokenization of everything from stocks to bonds, stablecoins, loyalty points, and more. Hadron by Tether encompasses all the technology and know-how that Tether built over the last decade, in a single platform, aiming to make asset...

Yellow Card, the largest and first licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp on the African continent, announced the closing of its Series C financing. The US $33 million equity financing was led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Polychain Capital, Third Prime Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, Block, Inc., Galaxy Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors, Hutt Capital, and Winklevoss Capital....

Key ways crypto can help you take control of your financial future If you’re a big enough fan of crypto, you’ve probably heard the phrase “be your own bank” or the term “bankless” — the idea being that crypto can offer more control over your financial future than traditional finance. But how much of your financial life...