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The ransomware group behind the MIP Holdings breach now appears to be extorting insurers directly.

The personal records of hundreds of thousands of South African insurance clients were taken in a single attack.

As Revolut prepares to enter the market, a lengthy waitlist shows demand for a wallet but not a primary banking relationship.

VALR, Luno, AltCoinTrader and EasyEquities have joined a coalition fighting treasury’s proposed cross-border crypto ban.

The Bank has told TechCentral it is still engaging on crypto assets, including stablecoins, as an industry campaign builds.

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago signals a payments bill that will treat fintechs like banks on like activities.

The banks cannot reach South Africa’s R197-billion informal retail market. Three other contenders think they can.

Crypto arbitrage firm Kastelo says every client watched a compulsory video and signed a mandate before any offshore trade.

Headline inflation slowed to 4.3% in July, ending four months of acceleration – and beating market expectations.

Brics nations are discussing potential linkages between their fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies.