South African Exchange Luno Leverages Fireblocks’ Enterprise-Grade Digital Asset Platform

South African crypto exchange Luno has announced that it is integrating its platform with Fireblock’s enterprise-grade digital asset transfer platform. Aleks Andjelopolj suggested that leveraging Fireblocks means Luno users will experience the same immediate transaction settlement enjoyed by customers of the same bank. The Allure of Fireblocks Integration The South African cryptocurrency trading platform Luno … Read more

Study Findings Show 83.7% of Luno Users Are Bullish on Bitcoin’s Resurgence

About 83.7% of those surveyed by Luno in a recent study believe the price of bitcoin will rise significantly in the next few months. In fact, 59.4% of the more bullish respondents are expecting the leading crypto to rise to as much as $100,000. Bullish Beyond Bitcoin These are the findings of Luno’s Q3 Customer … Read more

Luno to Reinstate Deposit and Withdrawal Function for Nigerian Clients — Denies User Speculation

One of the African continent’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Luno, has told its Nigerian users that it is “in the process of reinstating deposit and withdrawal functions on our platform.” According to an email that was sent to Nigerian users, this reinstatement is expected to happen “in the coming weeks.” Luno Not in Direct Communication With … Read more

Crypto Exchange Luno Says South Africa’s Crypto Trading Dominated by Young People

Luno, one of Africa’s pioneering crypto exchanges, has revealed that South Africa’s cryptocurrency trading is largely dominated by young people with those under the age of 29 accounting for 40% of transactions. The exchange, which claims to have added nearly a million new South African customers in 2020, also reveals that “around 65% of Luno’s … Read more

Mike Novogratz: Everyone Should Put 2% to 3% of Their Net Worth in Bitcoin

Bitcoin bull and Galaxy Digital CEO, Mike Novogratz, says bitcoin is for everyone. He argues that those committing 2% to 3% of their net worth to this digital asset today will see substantial gains in five years. Novogratz adds that while bitcoin remains a volatile asset he does not expect its price to drop to … Read more

South African Crypto Exchange Luno Expanding Globally After Acquisition by Digital Currency Group

Digital Currency Group has acquired South African cryptocurrency exchange Luno, which has more than five million customers in over 40 countries. The acquisition will help Luno expand globally, including across its existing markets in Africa, Europe, and Asia. DCG Committed to Helping Luno Expand Globally New York-based Digital Currency Group (DCG), an investment firm that … Read more