South Africa and major global markets overhauled crypto-currency regulations in 2025, ushering in tighter oversight and clearer rules.
From record highs to sharp pullbacks, local crypto-currency exchanges unpack Bitcoin’s major highlights for 2025 and provide predictions for 2026.
The crypto-currency exchange confirms its co-founder, Yi He, as co-CEO of the company.
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A position paper on a retail central bank digital currency in SA concludes there is no compelling immediate need for its implementation.
The crypto-currency has fallen to a seven-month low after dropping below $90 000, wiping out much of its gains for the year.
The retailer’s shoppers collectively spent a monthly average of R1.4 million in crypto-currency over the past 12 months.
Under the deal, Discovery Bank clients will be able to link their Luno accounts to buy, hold and sell crypto assets through the bank’s app.
The central bank can’t change regulations through the courts, says Joon Chong, a partner at law firm Webber Wentzel.
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority issues new licences for crypto platform, VALR.
Through the partnership, Absa will leverage Ripple’s digital asset custody tech to deliver storage for tokenised assets, including crypto-currencies.
Policy uncertainty and a constructive regulatory environment in the US could see Bitcoin hit $200 000, say analysts.