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Four conversations. One stage. Zero excuses. 📅 15 October 2026 📍 Johannesburg, South Africa 🔗 blockchainafrica.co If you're building, regulating, or investing in Africa's digital economy you need to be in this room. See you there. #BAC2026 #BlockchainAfrica #BitcoinEvents

💬 Conversation 4: From Legacy Systems to Digital Rails Banks aren't going away. Web3 isn't slowing down. The real story is what happens where they meet and who controls the stack when TradFi and decentralised infrastructure converge. #TradFi #Web3 #DigitalRails

Africa's financial infrastructure is being rebuilt from the ground up. Not patched. Not upgraded. Rebuilt. On 15 October 2026 in Johannesburg, Blockchain Africa Conference brings together the people doing it. Here's what's on the table 🧵 #BAC2026 #BlockchainAfrica

A 1:1 reserve mandate requiring all payment stablecoin issuers to hold high-quality liquid assets against every token in circulation. Will the CLARITY Act Finally Give Institutions the Green Light? #Stablecoin #Regulation finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto…

NEW: 🇿🇦South Africa’s Draft Capital Flow Rules Could Bring Bitcoin Under Stricter Exchange Control Oversight. The South African Reserve Bank confirmed that public comments on the proposed regulations remain open through May 18, 2026. Read More: bitcoinnews.africa/south-africa-b…

The room where Africa's digital asset future is being shaped. Watch till the end then tell us: which conversation resonated most with you? These aren't just discussions. They're the ideas moving markets, shaping policy, and building the infrastructure of tomorrow's economy. Every voice in that room matters. Yours should be next. Call for Papers is OPEN BAC26 | Blockchain Africa Conference 2026, Johannesburg, 15 October CF26 | Crypto Fest 2026, Cape Town, 20 November We're looking for the boldest minds internationally in: - Digital currency & tokenisation - Policy & regulation - TradFi meets Web3 - Blockchain innovation Apply here: BAC26 blockchainafrica.co/become-a-speak… CF26 cryptofest.co.za/become-a-speak…

Today, I filed a lawsuit in California federal court against World Liberty Financial to protect my legal rights as a holder of $WLFI tokens.   I have always been—and remain—an ardent supporter of President Trump and his Administration’s efforts to make America crypto friendly.  This lawsuit does not change how I feel about President Trump or the Trump Administration.   Unfortunately, certain individuals on the World Liberty project team have been operating the project in a manner that goes against President Trump’s values.  They wrongfully froze all of my tokens, stripped me of my right to vote on governance proposals, and have threatened to permanently destroy my tokens by “burning” them—all without any proper justification.  I do not believe President Trump would condone these actions if he knew about them.     I have tried in good faith to resolve this situation with the World Liberty project team without resorting to litigation.  But the project team has refused my requests to unfreeze my tokens and restore my rights as a token holder.  They have left me with no choice but to turn to the courts.  All I want is to be treated the same as every other early investor who received tokens—no better, no worse.    I also want the community to know that I strongly oppose the new governance proposal World Liberty published on April 15.   If it passes, token holders who do not “affirmatively accept” its terms—including a requirement that 10% of all advisor tokens be permanently burned—will have their tokens locked indefinitely.  For early purchaser tokens, the proposal imposes a two-year cliff followed by a two-year vesting schedule—and again, for those who do not affirmatively accept, their tokens are locked indefinitely.   This proposal is bad for the community, but because World Liberty has frozen my early investor tokens, I cannot vote them for or against the proposal.   I believe in fairness, transparency, and the principles that make crypto powerful.  I will continue to fight for those principles. 🙏

Is South Africa moving too slowly on stablecoin regulation? With @WiehannO @CiaranRyan14 Blockchain Africa Conference 15th October - blockchainafrica.co Cryptofest Cape Town 20th November - cryptofest.co.za #Stablecoin #Regulation #Blockchain moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-crypt…

The future of finance is being built in plain sight. @coinbase  now has conditional approval to operate under federal oversight — a move that could open the doors to institutional capital at scale. Blockchain Africa Johannesburg - 15th October blockchainafrica.co CryptoFest - 20th November cryptofest.co.za Call for speakers submissions now open. coinbase.com/en-gb/blog/coi…

Digital Assets becoming more of conversation within Institutions. #DigitalAsset #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #Echobox=1776327550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0…

🔥Partner with Africa’s first and longest-running blockchain event series and position your brand at the forefront of Web3 innovation. Sponsorship opportunities are now open for the Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 and Crypto Fest 2026 — bringing together the continent’s top institutions, innovators, regulators, and Web3 leaders. Position your brand at the centre of the conversations shaping the future of digital assets in Africa. With hundreds of attendees, global and local speakers, and unmatched networking, these events are the ultimate platform to elevate your presence in the blockchain and crypto space. From Title Sponsorships to custom packages, there’s an opportunity tailored to your goals. 📅Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 Themes: • Digital Currency Rails: Will Stablecoins be powering Africa's E-commerce? • Policy, Protection & Progress: Shaping Africa’s Digital Asset Framework • Tokenisation of Real-World Assets: Unlocking Africa’s Next Trillion-Dollar Market • From Legacy Systems to Digital Rails: The Convergence of TradFi & Web3 👉Secure your spot: Blockchain Africa Conference Sponsorship👇 blockchainafrica.co/become-sponsor/ 📅Crypto Fest 2026 Themes: •Decentralised Intelligence: The Convergence of AI, Web3 & Data •Autonomous Finance: AI Agents with Wallets •Digital Identity in Web3: Ownership, Privacy & Access •Crypto Meets Central Banking: The Institutional Shift 👉Secure your spot: Crypto Fest Sponsorship👇 cryptofest.co.za/become-sponsor/ #CryptoFest2026 #BlockchainAfrica2026 #Web3Africa #SponsorshipOpportunity #CryptoEvents #BlockchainInnovation

Crypto Regulation in Africa will be one of our themes for Blockchain Africa 2026 Conference. Do we need an engaging regulator or proactive community? blockchainafrica.co #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Blockchain ripple.com/insights/crypt…

🙏Thank You for an Incredible Evening! A big thank you to our sponsor, Turlov Family Office Securities (TFOS), for their valued support in making the Mainstreaming Digital Assets: Institutional Adoption and Integration in South Africa event a success. Special thanks to our Master of Ceremonies, @Devkrz CEO, @LuminaEngine for expertly guiding the evening and keeping the conversations engaging and insightful. And to our outstanding speakers and panelists — thank you for sharing your time, expertise, and perspectives on the evolving role of digital assets within South Africa’s institutional landscape. Your contributions truly made the event impactful. We appreciate everyone who joined us and contributed to such meaningful discussions as the industry continues to move from exploration to implementation. 🚨Looking Ahead! Call for Papers Now Open!🚨 📍12th Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 🗓15 October 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa 🔗blockchainafrica.co/become-a-speak… 📍8th Crypto Fest 2026 🗓20 November 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa 🔗cryptofest.co.za/become-a-speak… If you’re a thought leader or innovator in blockchain, digital assets, or Web3, we invite you to apply to speak at Africa’s leading events. #BlockchainAfricaConference2026 #BAC2026 #CryptoFest2026 #CF2026 #DigitalAssets #Web3 #FinTech #CFP

🚨Today’s the Day!🚨 We’re excited to welcome you to Mainstreaming Digital Assets: Institutional Adoption and Integration in South Africa, happening today in Cape Town! Join us for an evening of powerful insights, meaningful conversations, and real-world perspectives on how digital assets are being adopted across the institutional landscape. 🎤Master of Ceremonies: @Devkrz – CEO, @LuminaEngine 🎙Keynote: Chris Vermaak – Regional Business Development Lead, Turlov Family Office Securities (TFOS) Topic: TFOS’s Role in Bridging Traditional Finance and Digital Assets 🔥Fireside Chat: Jacques le Roux – CEO, @sanlam Financial Markets Christo de Wit – Country Manager, @LunoGlobal South Africa Topic: ZARU: What it means for SA financial institutions ⚖️Panel 1: Regulatory & Compliance Readiness for Institutional Digital Asset Adoption in SA 🗣 Moderator: Brent Petersen – Director, Petersen Attorneys Inc.; Head of Legal & Key Individual at @MoneyBadgerPay; Chairperson of Crypto Asset Association of South Africa (CAASA) Panelists: • Juanetta Furusa-Matelakengisa – Senior Digital Product Manager, Carbon Banking, @Absa_CIB • Wiehaan Olivier – Partner, @ForvisMazars_SA • Thembi Baloyi – Senior Researcher: Market Research, @kruthamX 🚀Panel 2: The Next Phase of Institutional Digital Assets Adoption in South Africa 🗣 Moderator: Leon Kowalski – CEO, Cape Crypto Panelists: • @Graeme_Tennant – CEO, Nottingham Road Asset Management • @SimonDingle – Founder, @ZARP_Stablecoin • Rikki Barnes – Head: Blockchain Enabler, FirstRand We look forward to hosting an incredible group of industry leaders and decision-makers as we explore what’s next for digital assets in South Africa. #DigitalAssets #CryptoSA #InstitutionalAdoption #Web3 #FinTech #Blockchain