South Africa Bank Blocks Clients From Buying Crypto on Binance, Exchange Reje...
A South African bank, Absa, has reportedly blocked use of its credit cards for users buying cryptocurrencies on international exchanges, according to one media report. The claims come after clients of the financial institution reported receiving a text message informing them of the suspension of online payments made to leading crypto exchange, Binance. Binance’s Alleged Non-Compliance With South African Regulations According to a Mybroadband report, Absa’s private banking contact center initially suggested that the new measures, which are believed to have gone into effect on....
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Binance has announced that it is terminating some services in South Africa to comply with regulations. This move followed a warning issued by the South African financial regulator that Binance Group was not authorized to give any financial advice or render any intermediary services in the country.
Binance Ceases Some Services in South Africa
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Friday some changes to its offerings in South Africa. Noting that it “constantly evaluates its product and service offerings to comply with local regulations,” Binance said it will....
The list of regulators warning that Binance is illegally operating in their jurisdictions continues to grow. The authorities in Singapore and South Africa have become the latest to warn that the global cryptocurrency exchange may be in breach of their local laws.
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority Warns Against Binance
The South African financial regulator issued a notice Friday about Binance, stating:
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the public to be cautious and vigilant when dealing with Binance Group as they are not authorised to....
Binance’s regulatory war continues as the crypto exchange announces it will no longer offer derivatives products in South Africa. Binance Ceases Derivatives-Related Products For Users In South Africa As per an announcement on the crypto exchange’s website, users from South Africa can no longer access derivatives offerings on the platform. These products include Futures, Options, […]
The world’s largest crypto exchange announced two subsidiary suspensions within one month. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is launching a new affiliate program in Africa after announcing the termination of its Uganda-based service.On Nov. 3, Binance officially announced the launch of the Binance Africa Affiliate Program aiming to promote Binance across the region. According to the exchange, the new program is open to influencers, crypto enthusiasts and content creators across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda.A spokesperson for Binance told Cointelegraph that....
One of South Africa’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, Luno, has confirmed that it has started restricting withdrawals by clients. The exchange insists the limits are meant to “act as a deterrent for illicit actors moving large amounts of funds within the crypto ecosystem.” The Restrictions on Transfers However, despite this acknowledgement, Luno has so far refused to explain how the exchange sets the so-called “dynamic risk-based limits.” According to a report, the limits — which are separate from the send limits that appear on Luno’s....