Articles about blockchain

Nedbank partners with Crypto.com to drive blockchain-based fintech in Africa

The partnership will explore payment, settlement and liquidity solutions to enhance the continent’s financial system resilience.

SA banks shift from caution to participation in crypto market

The move follows a series of policy developments, including the classification of crypto assets as financial products and the rollout of the licensing regime.

Web3 and blockchain create backbone of customer loyalty

Web3 tokenises economic activity, so that value is transferred instantly and securely without relying on the flow of cash between bank accounts.

Absa inks crypto-currency deal with Ripple

Through the partnership, Absa will leverage Ripple’s digital asset custody tech to deliver storage for tokenised assets, including crypto-currencies.

CertyFile: Blockchain-powered and encrypted system to mitigate document forgery

UJ Blockchain's CertyFile is a blockchain-powered system used for document verification using image processing technologies and AES-256 encryption.

UJ Blockchain Masterclass Edition 2025

Participants from the University of Johannesburg received in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on the foundational technologies, development and applications of blockchain.

Check Point, Cardano collaborate to deliver real-time threat prevention for Web3 and blockchain

Check Point Software Technologies and Cardano have partnered to provide a real-time threat prevention security solution, safeguarding Web3 and blockchain ecosystems from evolving cyber threats.

ITWeb TV: Outdated ICT laws should be shredded, says Ngcaba

Old laws governing SA's ICT sector must be scrapped and new laws urgently drafted, to create fertile ground for the digital economy, says tech entrepreneur Andile Ngcaba.

New crypto exchange Afridax goes live

Afridax looks to take on established players such as Luno, VALR, Ovex and AltCoinTrader in SA’s bourgeoning crypto-currency market.

South Africans perceive crypto as money of the future

Some 98% of South African respondents to a study are aware of crypto-currencies, with 54% expressing familiarity with NFTs.

Top payroll, HR trends driving success in 2025 and beyond

As companies place greater emphasis on the employee experience, AI is set to play an increasingly pivotal role across various HR functions, says Desmond Struwig, CEO of CRS Technologies.

ITWeb TV: Inside Absa’s digital transformation and where to next

From mainframes to quantum computing, Absa Group CIO Johnson Idesoh provides an overview of the bank’s outlook on some key technologies.