Could FSCA licenses be the growth catalyst crypto needs in SA?
April 25, 2024
By Samukele Mkhize, Country Compliance Head/MLRO South Africa for Binance As a global leader in the cryptocurrency industry, Binance recognises the significance of the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent decision to include…
Real Estate, Checks, Luxury Items: Things More Likely Than Crypto to Be Instruments of Financial Crime
April 25, 2024
It is 2024, and Wall Street firms, led by the world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, race to provide bitcoin exposure to mainstream investors via regulated exchange-traded products. Around the world, millions of people use digital…
Is crypto the haven for illicit money laundering? Not on Binances’ watch
March 27, 2024
Crypto is an awful vehicle for laundering money for a few reasons. One, KYC is stringent in the industry and it’s simply much easier to open a bank account with fake identification documents at a…
How Binance contributed to crypto crime’s downward trend
March 19, 2024
In 2023, there was a marked drop in crypto crime, with less value being received by illicit crypto addresses and a shrinking share of illicit transactions. This was driven by increased industry-wide security and compliance…
Safeguarding Against Scams: Binance Highlights Common Fraud Schemes and Prevention Strategies
February 27, 2024
With the rise of the digital economy, Binance continually raises awareness and provides education on how to spot and avoid common scams. User-focused decision-making is at the core of every choice Binance makes, underscoring the…
Beyond Roses: Exploring Unique Money Love Languages for Valentine's Day
February 12, 2024
This Valentine’s Day, Yande Nomvete, Operations Manager of Africa for Binance, takes the love game to new heights. A money love language signifies the unique way individuals express or receive love through financial gestures. Considering…
Cryptocurrency and soccer: Same goals for different folks
February 7, 2024
Does the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have anything to do with cryptocurrency? Only if you recognise that the talent, skills, quick thinking, and careful planning that define the sport of soccer are inherently invaluable…
Internet Safer Week: How safe are you today on Safer Internet Day?
February 6, 2024
Safer Internet Day is marked annually to raise public awareness of new and emerging Internet issues. A safer online environment benefits everyone, and education on the responsible use of the internet is critical for driving…
Above and Beyond for Users: Delivering Aid and Supporting Communities
January 31, 2024
Recent years have seen an uptick in the number and severity of natural disasters around the globe, and 2023 was no different in this regard, with floods, earthquakes, droughts, and deadly hurricanes taking their toll…