1+ hour, 15+ min ago  (515+ words) The agency lifted South Africa from 'BB-' to 'BB' after sustained fiscal tightening, but high debt and sluggish growth keep the country firmly in junk territory. South Africa just got a financial report card upgrade it hasn't seen in over…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (286+ words) A new regulated payment corridor aims to fix cross-border trade settlements between two of the world's fastest-growing economic regions. Aptos Foundation, Hash Key MENA, and Pan-African infrastructure provider Daya launched a pilot program on June 4 to build a regulated B2 B…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (442+ words) Russia and Tanzania's diplomatic milestone sparks new economic alignments amidst Russia's pivot to Africa. When Russia and Tanzania celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations, it's more like a vintage friendship rekindling a spark. Their recent rendezvous in Moscow has added fuel…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (578+ words) The SARB is expected to hike its policy rate by 25 basis points to 7% on May 28, reversing a dovish cycle as oil-driven inflation surges. South Africa's central bank is about to do something it hasn't done in three years: make borrowing…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (252+ words) The Palmetto State joins a growing coalition of states drawing a line against central bank digital currencies while rolling out the welcome mat for crypto miners. South Carolina has introduced legislation that blocks state and local government entities from accepting…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (519+ words) Estefano Gomez is an editor at Crypto Briefing specializing in blockchain analysis, De Fi, and the intersection of crypto and digital art. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Interesante for over three years, where he covered blockchain technology,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (561+ words) Estefano Gomez is an editor at Crypto Briefing specializing in blockchain analysis, De Fi, and the intersection of crypto and digital art. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Interesante for over three years, where he covered blockchain technology,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (333+ words) Estefano Gomez is an editor at Crypto Briefing specializing in blockchain analysis, De Fi, and the intersection of crypto and digital art. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Interesante for over three years, where he covered blockchain technology,…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (222+ words) Roco Mamas' adoption of Bitcoin Lightning could accelerate cryptocurrency acceptance in mainstream retail, enhancing transaction efficiency. The post Roco Mamas adopts Bitcoin Lightning payments at over 100 locations in South Africa appeared first on Crypto Briefing. Roco Mamas adopts Bitcoin Lightning…...