Category Archive: News

Research is suggesting that the number of ransomware incidents has risen in 2019. The payment method of choice for the majority of this cybercrime is cryptocurrency,

4 Reasons Why Bitcoin Is So Popular in South Africa

Oct 21, 2019 at 1:25 pm by CR Team

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, continue to thrive in South Africa even as such interest comes with a multitude of scams and fraudulent investment schemes.

Calibra Head: Libra ‘Absolutely Not’ in Jeopardy Without PayPal, Visa

Oct 17, 2019 at 10:00 am by CR Team

Head of Facebook’s Calibra claimed that the recent withdrawal of the seven firms from the Libra Association has no impact on the project.

China Pumps $28 Billion Into Economy, Crypto Waits For Boost

Oct 16, 2019 at 10:39 am by CR Team

The Chinese central bank has pumped nearly $30 billion into the economy after recent data showed a slowdown.

Official: Alipay to Ban All Bitcoin-Related Transactions

Oct 15, 2019 at 10:00 am by CR Team

Alipay, the digital payment arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has declared that it will be banning any transactions related to Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies.

BOA Hints It Has Hired a Dedicated Ripple Specialist

Oct 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm by CR Team

The United States’ second-largest bank appears to have hired a specialist for an implementation of blockchain-based payment network Ripple.