Blockchain Academy

11/07/2023

has taken a significant step by implementing a licensing requirement for , marking it as the first nation in to adopt such a regulation.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-licences-south-africa-by-year-end via Cointelegraph

South Africa reportedly mandates crypto exchange licenses, requiring all exchanges to comply by the end of the year.

19/05/2023

Exciting news!

We're thrilled to announce that tickets for our upcoming Meetup are now completely FREE!

Are you passionate about cryptocurrencies and eager to connect with fellow enthusiasts in the vibrant Cape Town community? This is your chance!

Join us for an evening of networking, delightful drinks, delicious canapés, and engaging discussions on and .

👉Save the date: May 25th, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm GMT+2/SAST.

👉We'll be gathering at the King David Mowbray Golf Club, nestled in the heart of Mowbray, Cape Town.

Prepare yourself for an incredible opportunity to make new connections, expand your knowledge, and have an absolute blast!

Don't miss out—mark your calendars and get ready for an event to remember!

See you there! 💥

🎟️ REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3BfZ1nD

23/05/2022

Interesting research coming from
CV Labs's “The African Blockchain Report 2021" showing that startups have raised $91 million in the 1st quarter of 2022, which is a 1,668% year-on-year (YoY) increase in cash inflow.

Download the report here:

CV VC published its first report in 2018 to inform and educate on blockchain and to keep a written record for future generations of what we are witnessing

13/04/2022

Academy's lead instructor, Carel de Jager, chatted to Bruce Whitfield on 702, on whether ’s central bank should create its own .

"There won’t be much difference to the user… The transactions won’t be settled by commercial banks… they will be settled directly with the central bank…"

Take a listen

The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviews Carel de Jager, a consultant at The Blockchain Academy.

08/04/2022

Almost 100 countries are actively evaluating , according to the International Monetary Fund.

This week, the SA Reserve Bank released its findings on and the development of 2 forms of allowing for settlement.

"The first form of money was a tokenised form of central bank money which was a liability of the central bank issued onto a specific DLT owned and operated by the SARB in the PoC. This form of money was used to purchase SARB debentures in the primary market.

The second form of money was issued by commercial banks as a stable coin and used for purchasing SARB debentures in the secondary market."

Regulation of digital assets in South Africa is also expected this year.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is actively experimenting with digital currency and distributed-ledger technology, but this cannot be done in isolation from the wider financial industry, says governor Lesetja Kganyago.

17/02/2022

UPCOMING COURSE: Don't miss the online and Beginner course on 22 Feb.

The Bitcoin and Blockchain Beginner course is for individuals who are new to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. The course covers the basics of money, bitcoin and the blockchain, how to use bitcoin: buy and sell bitcoin; send and receive bitcoin; and how to store bitcoin in a wallet, bitcoin and wallet security, compliance and regulation, use cases and opportunities this technology provides. It also includes alternatives to bitcoin and the Bitcoin blockchain.

The outcome of this course is to provide individuals with a general overview of bitcoin and blockchain technology. This course provides attendees with an insight into the future of this technology in terms of innovation and disruption of existing traditional systems and processes.

Similar to how the internet completely changed how people digitally share information, blockchain technology is revolutionising the storing and transacting of value.

SPECIAL OFFER: Enrol 2 or more people and receive the third ticket for FREE!

Enrol here: https://bit.ly/3Gm4TLZ

07/02/2022

launched its , the eNaira in late 2021 making it the 1st country to do so.

CBDCs have dominated fintech headlines as many countries are researching, developing, piloting & launching CBDCs.

Here's what every central bank in the world is working on https://bit.ly/3AZT0uc via Finextra.

Ever needed a comprehensive list of where each Central Bank is at with their respective Central Bank...

03/02/2022

UPCOMING COURSE: Don't miss the online & Beginner course on 22 Feb.

Get to grips with the basics of bitcoin and .

SPECIAL OFFER: Enrol 2 or more people for the course and receive the 3rd entry for FREE!

Enrol here: https://bit.ly/3Gm4TLZ

07/01/2022

There is a lot of confusion in regarding tax on crypto trading and investment related activities.

Listen to Richard de Sousa, CEO and Co-founder of AltCoinTrader
and Thomas Loben from Crypto Tax Consulting simplify this.

If you need assistance with your Crypto Tax...https://www.cryptotaxconsulting.co.za/https://www.altcointrader.co.zahttps://twitter.com/RadsACT⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️0...

03/01/2022

Happy Birthday ☺

On this day 13 years ago, mined the genesis block on the network (block number 0), which had a reward of 50 bitcoins. At todays price, that's about $2.4M.

24/11/2021

Crypto Asset Storage and Inheritance Course | 25 Nov 2021 | Online

Do you own and not sure how to safely store it OR how to give your heirs access to it?

Want a step-by-step guide to an inheritance plan that's both legal and practical?

Enrol here: https://bit.ly/3nOj8Dj

23/11/2021

Blockchain Advanced Course | 24 November 2021 | Online

Want to expand on your understanding of , and blockchain technology?

Don't miss the Advanced Course tomorrow!

Gain a multi-faceted understanding and relevant insights into key blockchain concepts, use-cases and assess the risk vs benefits of using this technology within an organisation.

Enrol NOW! https://bit.ly/3CDlnO0