Articles about Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s wild swings to continue in 2026

From record highs to sharp pullbacks, local crypto-currency exchanges unpack Bitcoin’s major highlights for 2025 and provide predictions for 2026.

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.

‘SARB needs legislative process to bring crypto under its control’

The central bank can’t change regulations through the courts, says Joon Chong, a partner at law firm Webber Wentzel.

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.

SARS tightens grip on crypto as legal battle looms

The taxman ramps up crypto transaction oversight as legal uncertainty persists over whether digital assets fall under foreign exchange controls.

Paying with crypto put to the test

Through its integration with Zapper, Binance Pay opens new avenues for South Africans to use crypto-currencies to shop and pay.

Supreme Court to hear seminal crypto-currency case

The South African Reserve Bank’s push to apply 1961 regulations keeps businesses and consumers in the dark on cross-border crypto trading.

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.

Profit-taking cools Bitcoin rally

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