Articles about Luno

SA exchanges urge caution as Bitcoin price falls

The crypto-currency has fallen to a seven-month low after dropping below $90 000, wiping out much of its gains for the year.

Pick n Pay customers spend R1.4m monthly in Bitcoin

The retailer’s shoppers collectively spent a monthly average of R1.4 million in crypto-currency over the past 12 months.

Discovery Bank taps Luno as crypto becomes mainstream

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.

Financial regulator expands crypto investment choices

South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority issues new licences for crypto platform, VALR.

Bitcoin reaches all-time high amid US govt shutdown

Policy uncertainty and a constructive regulatory environment in the US could see Bitcoin hit $200 000, say analysts.

Dancing to a new rhythm: The maturation of digital assets

While institutional investors use crypto-currencies to optimise their portfolios to the considerable benefit of clients, SA risks just looking on and missing out.

Crypto scams on the rise in SA

Scams and fraudulent misrepresentation remain among the most prevalent forms of fraud in digital currency.

Profit-taking cools Bitcoin rally

Despite the dip, analysts and major investment houses remain confident the bullish momentum is not over.

MoneyBadger secures R7m to bolster crypto adoption

The company looks to broaden its merchant partner ecosystem and venture into new markets on the continent.

Bitcoin sets new record amid global uncertainty

The crypto-currency’s new record high is being driven by buyers seeking a hedge against a weaker US dollar amid geopolitical risk.

Crypto players call for reforms to unlock over R500m in extra tax

Updating SA’s crypto regulations to bring them in line with global best practice would generate at least R540 million in additional tax revenue, say industry players.

Rand’s win is South African Bitcoin investors’ loss

As Bitcoin stretches towards breaking its previous record high of $112 000, a stronger rand weakens some of the crypto-currency’s gains.