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How South African lawmakers are dealing with cryptocurrencies.

Bridget King, joined Classic FM to discuss how South African lawmakers are dealing with cryptocurrencies. She mentions that there will not be an outright ban on the use of cryptocurrency but rather a move to register the crypto asset service providers.

2 Apr 2019 06:55 Minutes Podcast
How South African lawmakers are dealing with cryptocurrencies.

How South African lawmakers are dealing with cryptocurrencies.

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How South African lawmakers are dealing with cryptocurrencies.

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Bridget King, joined Classic FM to discuss how South African lawmakers are dealing with cryptocurrencies. She mentions that there will not be an outright ban on the use of cryptocurrency but rather a move to register the crypto asset service providers.

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