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Mthuli Ncube sees potential for 'diaspora remittances' via Blockchain
ZIMBABWE'S central bank frowns at digital currency and previously ordered all banks to stop processing transactions involving digital currencies, such as BTC and other altcoins in 2017.They te...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 09:11hrs | 10 | by Agencies
What the African crypto ecosystem looks like today
Out of the many places that you would not expect to have a strong relationship with Blockchain and cryptocurrencies, African countries are probably some of the most unexpected. The expectations of mos...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 13:00hrs | | by Gibdon Nyathi
How cryptocurrencies can rescue Zimbabwe
On September 17, 2018 media houses were abuzz with the news that the then newly appointed Finance minister Mthuli Ncube was considering cryptocurrencies as an option for Zimbabwe's economic turnaround...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:00hrs | 1 | by Masotsha Charles Matlobo
Zimbabwe urged to legalise use of crypto-currencies
GOVERNMENT should consider legalising and regulating the use of crypto-currencies so as to benefit from tax collections and minimise financial crimes such as money laundering.This was said by ...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
'New dispensation', same old lies
Ag shame! On the 6th of July I came across a shockingly screaming newspaper headline ED creates 60 000 jobs, I was in the sprawling border town of Beitbridge.Being one not to quickly believe o...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:43hrs | | by Ishemunyoro Mupokosera
'New dispensation', same old lies
Ag shame! On the 6th of July I came across a shocking Sunday Mail headline screaming ED creates 60,000 jobs. I was in the sprawling border town of Beitbridge. Being one not to quickly believe or write...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 09:44hrs | 2 | by Ishemunyoro Mupokosera: MDC Alliance Candidate for Mudzi South Constituency
Zimbabwe central bank embraces blockchain tech
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has put into motion studies to investigate blockchain technology as it is a new developing global innovation.RBZ governor John Mangudya told guests attending...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 07:06hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Golix to hold 24 hour online Q&A session
Golix - the cryptocurrency exchange with the largest footprint in Africa is set to hold a 24 hour hour Q&A session.The "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) marathon will be held on Reddit, one of the l...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 06:15hrs | | by Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
RBZ digs in on cryptocurrency ban
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya has defended the central bank's decision to ban cryptocurrency transactions and accused a local dealer of exposing the country, money-laundering, ...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Golix stop clients from trading cryptocurrency
Golix has advised their clients not to deposit any money into their accounts as the cryptocurrency exchange battles for survival following an onslaught on virtual currencies by the Reserve Bank of Zim...Published: 30 May 2018 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
High Court lifts RBZ crypto-currency trading ban
The High Court has reversed the ban on crypto-currency trading by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe after a local virtual currency exchange house challenged the decision.Golix made an urgent court ...Published: 24 May 2018 at 17:48hrs | 2 | by Simiso Mlevu
Zim cryptocurrency exchange launches token sale
A Zimbabwean cryptocurrency exchange has launched a token for sale to the public despite a ban on local banks to trade in virtual currency.Friday, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe through a circul...Published: 14 May 2018 at 19:31hrs | | by Byo24News Reporter
'RBZ must regulate not ban cryptocurrencies'
Zimbabwe Information and Communication Technology Division (ZICT) and other IT experts have called on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to regulate cryptocurrencies rather than banning them outright....Published: 14 May 2018 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean banks banned from trading in crypto currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has, in the interest of public trust in the financial system, banned local banks from trading in crypto currency.The central bank issued local banks with a 60 days...Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:28hrs | | by Byo24News Reporter
Golix expands to South Africa
Zimbabwe's leading cryptocurrencies exchange, Golix, has coordinated a partnership with Blockstarters, South Africa's crypto/blockchain hub and incubator, in a move that will see the exchange tapping ...Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 15:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has one ATM with cash
Golix, Zimbabwe's first and largest cryptocurrencies exchange has broken new ground once again by acquiring the country's first ever Bitcoin ATM which comes loaded with hard United States dollars (USD...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 15:51hrs | | by Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
Zimbabwe's Golix announces security upgrades
Golix, Zimbabwe's leading cryptocurrencies exchange, has announced a series of security improvements to its security protocols following a breach to a limited number of its affected user accounts....Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 15:16hrs | 1 | by Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
Zimbabwe's Golix platform hacked
Golix, a Zimbabwean cryptocurrency exchange platform that is said to be processing about $1 million per month, has disclosed a breach into their systems that took place on the 12th of March 2018, via ...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 11:54hrs | | by techweez.com
Zimbabwe faces cryptocurrency challenge
LOCAL banks acknowledge the rise in crypto-currencies and the potential threat it has on the traditional banking system, but still cannot measure the extent of market share it has "stolen" as it remai...Published: 24 Dec 2017 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Hyperinflation threat returns to Zimbabwe
Less than a decade after hyperinflation obliterated Zimbabwe's dollar along with its pensions and savings, the southern African nation is suffering a return to precipitous price rises.Zimbabwe...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 14:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why there is a rush for bitcoins in Zimbabwe
APPLE Inc co-founder Steve Wozniak recently declared that bitcoin is "better than gold and the United States dollar".Wozniak even went a step further to compare having a bitcoin to owning a ho...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe panic sends Bitcoin soaring over $6,000?
Bitcoin is the latest indicator to show that Zimbabwe's attempts to defy economic gravity will, as before, result in unplanned-for consequences and bruises on the way down.According to ...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 16:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
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