In recent years, Bitcoin has risen from being considered “interesting technology” to a formidable investment vehicle that demands the attention of finance professionals. Its stellar performance over the last 5, 10, and 15 years, outshining traditional assets, positions Bitcoin as a crucial element for portfolio enhancement. Bitcoin has outperformed Gold (by 25x), S&P 500 (by […] The post Embracing Bitcoin: A Strategic Imperative for Finance Professionals appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more

Brace yourselves, the next Bitcoin Halving is just around the corner, expected around 24th of April 2024. What’s all the buzz about, and why does it spark excitement among Bitcoin enthusiasts? Let’s break down the details and the circulating ideas. The Bitcoin Halving  is a pivotal event surrounded by intrigue and speculation. At its core, […] The post The 2024 Bitcoin Halving breakdown appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more

Spending bitcoin in South Africa is sometimes problematic, because not many vendors actually accept bitcoin for purchases. While its easy to shop at Pick n Pay with bitcoin, or shop online at a Takealot using a voucher purchased with bitcoin from bitrefill, those are generally smaller ticket items, nothing as expensive as a car. If […] The post How to buy a car in South Africa with bitcoin appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more

The Blockstream Jade hardware wallet is simple to use, open source, and provides advanced security for your bitcoin, as well as layer-2 assets on the liquid network such as L-BTC and USDt. Designed from the ground up to keep your private keys to your assets safe and secure, the Jade has a simple setup and […] The post Jade bitcoin hardware wallet appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more

Pick n Pay is a retail giant in South Africa with more than 1500 stores nation wide where you are now able to use bitcoin to make purchases, including the including PnP Express, Pick n Pay Clothing and bottle stores. At Pick n Pay you can pay for your groceries, municipal bill, or even buy […] The post How to use bitcoin at Pick n Pay stores in South Africa appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more

When choosing a lightning wallet it is important to decide on the type of wallet you need. Lightning payments are generally small payments for every day purchases, so although its not a lot to risk, there are pros and cons to using a self custodial versus a custodial wallet. If you are intending on spending […] The post Best bitcoin lightning wallets to use in 2024 appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more

If you have bitcoin and would like to actually spend it instead of trade it for Rand on an exchange, there are a few ways you can do that. These days it is getting easier to find stores that accept bitcoin payments directly, and there is also the option of buying vouchers that you can […] The post Spending bitcoin in South Africa appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more

VALR (https://www.valr.com)is a digital asset platform headquartered in South Africa that allows our customers to buy, sell, store and transfer bitcoin and over 60 other cryptocurrencies easily and securely. Since it was launched in 2019, VALR has processed hundreds of billions of Rands worth of crypto assets in trading volume and serves over 250 000 […] The post Buy bitcoin on VALR bitcoin exchange South Africa appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more

This post explains how you can get R200 worth of bitcoin for free from Luno exchange. This only works if you dont already have an account with Luno. If you already have a Luno account you cannot participate, sorry. When you complete the steps below, Luno will reward you and me both with R200 worth […] The post How to get R200 free bitcoin from Luno appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more

In South Africa there is no shortage of easy ways to pay people with Rand, but when it comes to paying with bitcoin, there are issues. While we offer a free service for processing bitcoin payments for people accepting bitcoin, this is targeted at those who want bitcoin and not Rand. The simple fact of […] The post How to spend bitcoin at restaurants and stores in South Africa appeared first on Bitcoin South Africa ..read more