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Binance partners with CryptoConvert to introduce new crypto payment option for South Africans

Binance partners with CryptoConvert to introduce new crypto payment option for South Africans

The payment system allows Binance users to pay with crypto directly at Pick n Pay stores in South Africa, eliminating the need to fund Lightning wallets first.

Nigerian Police announces an arrest in connection to Patricia’s security breach

Nigerian Police announces an arrest in connection to Patricia’s security breach

Bonse was alleged to have conspired to launder 50 million naira from funds stolen from Patricia.

Stitch introduces crypto payment option in South Africa.

Stitch introduces crypto payment option in South Africa

The novel feature is built on top of the crypto company’s VALR’s application programming interface (API).

Patricia fails to meet repayment deadline

Patricia fails to meet repayment deadline

After overcoming login issues, users discovered that Patricia has converted their existing crypto balances to PUTX and withdrawal is still unavailable.

Nestcoin-owned Onboard has launched its virtual cards

Nestcoin-owned Onboard has launched its virtual cards

Nestcoin’s Onboard joins Bitmama and Bitnob in the growing trend of African crypto companies offering virtual cards.

MetaMask partners with Blockaid to launch security alerts for its self-custodial wallets

MetaMask partners with Blockaid to launch security alerts for its self-custodial wallets

The feature takes effect on Oct. 31 and will be made available by default to MetaMask’s users by next year.

Vella Finance shuts down crypto operations to focus on SME banking

Vella Finance shuts down crypto operations to focus on SME banking

The fintech company decided to focus solely on banking services for small businesses, which constrains it from offering crypto services.