Cryptocurrencies – Easy Crypto https://za.easycrypto.ai Your SUPER-powered WP Engine Site Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:11:37 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.1 https://za.easycrypto.ai/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Cryptocurrencies – Easy Crypto https://za.easycrypto.ai 32 32 How to Buy VeChain (VET) in South Africa? https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/how-to-buy-vechain-vet-in-south-africa/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=2128 If you’re looking for an easy and secure way to buy VeChain (VET) in South Africa, you’ve come to the right place. Here we will explain everything you need to know so that you can start buying VeChain today! What is VeChain (VET)? VeChain is a blockchain project that was started in 2015 by the…

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If you’re looking for an easy and secure way to buy VeChain (VET) in South Africa, you’ve come to the right place. Here we will explain everything you need to know so that you can start buying VeChain today!

What is VeChain (VET)?

VeChain is a blockchain project that was started in 2015 by the VeChain organisation. VeChain aims to make supply chain management easier for businesses all around the world. VeChain can be used by any business or large corporation to track products from their manufacturer to the consumer.

VeChain is one of few blockchains that operates on a two token system. This means that the blockchain has 2 native tokens, VeChain (VET) and VeChain Thor (VTHO). The VET token is used to transfer value and for smart contracts built on the blockchain. VTHO is earned through holding VET in your wallet, and it is used as gas to pay for transaction fees.

What are the advantages of VeChain (VET)?

VeChain solves quite a few important problems when it comes to supply chain management. These include:

  • Quick on boarding – VeChain is said to have a quick and easy on boarding process for new clients and businesses.
  • Unique economic model – VeChain has an economic model that is quite different to other cryptocurrencies. The two token systems allow for benefits such as lower fees.
  • Lower transaction fees – Transaction fees do not increase as the price of VET increases. This is because VTHO is the token that is used to pay for transaction fees, and it tends to not move as much in price.
  • Development – There is quite a bit of promising development happening on VeChain. This is good as it indicates that there is an interest in the project and a growing demand for the token, which is always a good sign in the cryptocurrency space. 🙂
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How to buy VeChain (VET) with Rand in South Africa?

Buying VET in South Africa is actually much easier than you may think. Easy Crypto makes it safe and easy for anyone in South Africa to buy VeChain and over 70 other cryptocurrencies.

Follow these easy steps to buy VET in South Africa with Easy Crypto:

  1. Sign up

    Head over to our Sign Up page and create an account. You can make an account with your email address, Google account, Facebook account or Twitter account.

  2. Verify your account

    Once you’ve created an account you’ll need to get it verified. This should only take a few minutes. Feel free to check out our guide on how to get your account verified if you need any assistance.

  3. Start buy VeChain (VET) and other cryptocurrencies

    Buy VeChain (VET) or any cryptocurrency of your choice. Just enter the amount you’d like to buy, provide us with an address and then pay for your order. Most orders are delivered within a few minutes!

How to store your VET coins?

Safely storing coins is one of the most important things you need to do when investing in cryptocurrencies. You can greatly reduce the risk of losing coins to hacks by finding a good, safe, and the best cryptocurrency wallet based on your prefrences.

There are many different wallets to choose from. You can go with a mobile wallet such as TrustWallet, a desktop wallet such as Exodus, or a hardware wallet such as Trezor.

Hardware wallets are the most secure as they store funds offline, reducing the risk of a hack. The most popular wallets are currently Trezor and Ledger.

Feel free to check out Easy Crypto’s Learn-site for a more detailed explanation and information on cryptocurrency wallets, or contact our team if you have any questions or need assistance with anything 🙂

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So, how was it? Are you interested in trying VeChain (VET) for the first time? Do not hesitate to visit Easy Crypto website if you want to buy VET today in South Africa or any other cryptocurrencies.

We’re always happy to help 🙂

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How to Buy Ripple (XRP) in South Africa: A Simple Guide https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/buy-ripple-xrp-south-africa/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:56:18 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=2123 Besides Bitcoin, the choice to buy Ripple (XRP) here, in South Africa is a great decision too. Ripple (XRP) is one of the altcoins that has the potential to compete Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency market. That’s why if you’ve heard of Bitcoin, you’ve likely heard of Ripple (XRP) as well. Now, if you’re getting confused…

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Besides Bitcoin, the choice to buy Ripple (XRP) here, in South Africa is a great decision too. Ripple (XRP) is one of the altcoins that has the potential to compete Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency market. That’s why if you’ve heard of Bitcoin, you’ve likely heard of Ripple (XRP) as well.

Now, if you’re getting confused about Ripple (XRP), stay calm. Today, let us guide you through and we’ll tell you everything about this altcoin. From the story of its origin to how easy it is to buy Ripple (XRP) in South Africa. Just remember to take some notes.

Okay, let’s start with the basic.

What is Ripple (XRP)?

To start a discussion about Ripple (XRP), it is important to make a distinction from the start. Ripple is sometimes interchangeably known as ‘XRP’. Ripple is a separate company to the XRP token. Ripple is a real-time gross settlement ecosystem that also promotes XRP. So, when you buy Ripple (XRP), it means you are buying the XRP token, not Ripple.

XRP is a cryptocurrency that was started by Ripple Labs in 2012, making it one of the longest standing cryptocurrencies to date. Ripple aims to help financial institutions settle payments by using their different payment networks, one of them being the XRP network.

Ripple aims to make its payment networks and XRP fully compliant with international laws and regulations.

What are the advantages of Ripple (XRP)?

The main selling points of Ripple (XRP) is its speed, its low transaction fees, and its scalability. Here are some details of its benefits:

  • Transactions made on the XRP network are settled within 4 seconds.
  • The average Ripple (XRP) transaction fee is $0.00001.
  • The XRP network is capable of processing 1500 transactions per second and can be scaled to handle even more in the future.
The logo of Ripple (XRP) on a yellow and black background

Those numbers are quite significant when you compare them to other cryptocurrencies:

  • Bitcoin
    BTC’s main chain can handle about 4 – 7 transactions per second. With an average fee of about $2 – $5.
  • Ethereum
    The ETH network can handle about 15 transactions per second. With an average fee of $0.62.
  • Litecoin
    LTC can handle about 56 transactions per second. With an average fee of $0.56.

The XRP network is also capable of helping banks and financial institutions to settle transactions in traditional fiat currencies such as the South African Rand, the US Dollar, or even other cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.

Is Ripple (XRP) legal in South Africa?

Yes, Ripple (XRP) and other cryptocurrencies in South Africa are 100% legal! Our government, along with governments of other countries, has realised that cryptocurrencies are here to stay, so we should be embracing them rather than trying to ban or fight them. South Africa has been said to be ‘leading the crypto revolution in Africa!‘, so it is highly likely that cryptocurrencies, including Ripple (XRP), will not be made illegal in South Africa anytime soon :).

How to buy Ripple (XRP) in South Africa?

To buy Ripple (XRP) in South Africa you’ll need to sign up with a local exchange or broker. Luckily, here at Easy Crypto, we make it extremely easy for anyone in South Africa to buy Ripple (XRP) or over 70 other altcoins!

Follow these easy steps below to get started with Easy Crypto and buy your first Ripple (XRP) tokens in South Africa.

  1. Sign up

    Head over to our sign up page and create an account. You can make an account with your email address, Google account, Facebook account or Twitter account.

  2. Verify your account

    Once you’ve created an account you’ll need to get it verified. This should only take a few minutes. Feel free to check out our guide on how to get your account verified if you need any assistance.

  3. Start buy Ripple (XRP) and other cryptocurrencies

    Now you can buy Ripple (XRP) or any cryptocurrency of your choice. Just enter the amount you’d like to buy, provide us with an address (and a tag if needed), and then pay for your order. Most orders are delivered within a few minutes!

The front page of Easy Crypto website to buy Ripple (XRP) in South Africa

So, how was it? Are you interested in trying Ripple (XRP) for the first time? Do not hesitate to contact Easy Crypto if you want to buy this altcoin today or any other cryptocurrencies in South Africa.

We’d always happy to help 🙂

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Top Reasons Why Bitcoin is Popular in South Africa https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/top-reasons-why-bitcoin-is-popular-in-south-africa/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:00:22 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=2087 The interest shown towards Bitcoin in South Africa has been growing at an exponential rate over the past few years. Yet many people still find it hard to understand exactly why Bitcoin is so important, especially for South Africa and other African countries. Although this may come as a surprise to some people, South Africa…

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The interest shown towards Bitcoin in South Africa has been growing at an exponential rate over the past few years. Yet many people still find it hard to understand exactly why Bitcoin is so important, especially for South Africa and other African countries.

Although this may come as a surprise to some people, South Africa has been called “the next frontier for crypto exchanges” and “the 6th biggest ‘Bitcoin Maximalist’ country in the world“. It’s also clear that Bitcoin dominates the South African cryptocurrency market when you take a look at the volume on local crypto exchanges.

So why has this happened? Why have so many South Africans started to show interest in Bitcoin?

Why is Bitcoin Popular in South Africa?

Bitcoin helps South Africans combat many monetary problems that they are faced with on a daily basis. Here is a list of just a few of these problems:

  • CURRENCY DEVALUATION – Currency devaluation is a big problem faced in many countries all around the world, including South Africa. The South African rand has lost over 60% of its value when compared to the dollar over the past few years! In simple terms, this means that the currency we hold can purchase fewer goods and services.
  • INFLATION/HYPERINFLATION – Bitcoin has a set supply of 21 million coins. This means that Bitcoin is not affected by inflation or hyperinflation because of this unique property. The South African Rand has an annual inflation rate of over 5%, while Bitcoin has an inflation rate of 1.82%, and this will continue to decrease as time goes on.
  • BANK THE UNBANKED – Over 11 million South Africans don’t have access to a bank account. By using Bitcoin we could allow for all these people to participate in the economy. Bitcoin is free for anyone to use, all you need is a simple device and an internet connection. Bitcoin also allows people to send money to anyone, anywhere in the world instantly and for a cheap fee. This will allow many people in Africa to easily send money home to family members that live in a different province or country.
  • INVESTMENT/SPECULATION – Although Bitcoin fixes all these problems, it is still bought by people as a speculative investment. Many believe that Bitcoin will continue to increase in price as time goes on. Just like it has in the past.
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It is safe to say that Bitcoin has gained a lot of traction here in South Africa, and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon.

Why should I get involved in Bitcoin?

We cannot tell you whether you should or shouldn’t get involved in Bitcoin. However, what we can tell you is that you may miss out on a big opportunity by ignoring Bitcoin. Bitcoin was declared as the best performing asset of the last decade. The cryptocurrency rose by over 9 000 000%. Going from R0 to nearly R200 000 per coin at today’s current price.

How To Buy Bitcoin in South Africa

Now that you’re ready to buy Bitcoin you’ll need to find a local exchange or broker. Exchanges can be very complicated and difficult to use, especially if you are new to crypto. For this reason, we’d recommend going with a local broker, such as Easy Crypto South Africa 🙂

Easy Crypto makes it easy and quick for any South African to buy Bitcoin, no matter how much experience you have with cryptocurrencies. Follow these steps to get started with Easy Crypto:

  1. Sign up

    Sign up and create your account. You can do this with your email address, Google account, Twitter account or your Facebook account.

  2. Verify your account

    Once you’ve created your account you’ll need to get it verified. To do this head on over to the verify page, and choose either Sumsub verification or manual verification. This should only take a couple of minutes. (Manual verifications will take longer).

  3. Buy Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies

    Once your account has been verified you’re all good to go! You can now purchase Bitcoin or any of the other 70+ cryptocurrencies we have listed on our site.

Why should I use Easy Crypto?

  • Easy Crypto has some of the most competitive prices and fees in South Africa.
  • We deliver your Bitcoin to your wallet within minutes.
  • We are a non-custodial broker, meaning we don’t hold your crypto or private keys for you and your funds are in your control at all times.
  • Easy Crypto makes it easy for anyone in South Africa to sign up and buy Bitcoin within minutes.
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Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance with anything or have any questions, we’d be more than happy to help!

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The Best Crypto Exchange to Buy Altcoins in South Africa https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/best-crypto-exchange-to-buy-altcoins-in-south-africa/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:36:26 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=2075 To buy altcoins in South Africa is not complicated. First, when people mention altcoins, they are simply referring to any coin other than Bitcoin (BTC). Second, nowadays you can buy altcoins through many platforms that already exist. But since thousands of cryptocurrencies are circulating on the internet, it can be understood why buying altcoin is…

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To buy altcoins in South Africa is not complicated. First, when people mention altcoins, they are simply referring to any coin other than Bitcoin (BTC). Second, nowadays you can buy altcoins through many platforms that already exist. But since thousands of cryptocurrencies are circulating on the internet, it can be understood why buying altcoin is not always an easy job.

Trying to navigate through cryptocurrency space can be a daunting task. You need to consider a lot of things before making the decision. Luckily, in this guide, we’ll be sharing everything that you need to know about buying altcoins in South Africa and which exchanges you should consider using. 

What are altcoins?

Before you read this article, you’ve probably heard the term “altcoin” at least once, even if you are new to cryptocurrency. Altcoins, or alternative coins, refers to every cryptocurrency that isn’t Bitcoin. Thousands of altcoins have been created since Bitcoin first started in 2009. In fact, there are still over 5000 cryptocurrencies in existence today, you can check them out on CoinMarketCap.

Altcoins can come into existence in a few different ways. A few of these include:

What are the best altcoins to invest in?

Deciding which coins you should buy is something that only you can decide on. We’ve included a brief description of the top 3 altcoins below:

  • ETHEREUM
    Ethereum aims to be the worlds biggest decentralized computer that is capable of running and executing complicated smart contracts and run tokens on top of it. We’d recommend taking a look at Ethereum official website for further information.
  • XRP (RIPPLE)
    XRP is a coin developed by a company called Ripple. Ripple aims to help drastically improve global settlement time by allowing banks and financial institutions to use their coin to settle international transactions in a matter of seconds. Check out Ripple’s official website for more information on XRP.
  • LITECOIN
    Litecoin is one of the older altcoins, which went live in October 2011. Litecoin is very similar to Bitcoin because it is a fork of Bitcoins codebase. The only difference is that Litecoin has shorter block times (2.5 minutes compared to Bitcoins 10 minutes), and it has lower transaction fees.
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*Please make sure you do your research before buying any altcoins to make sure you understand what you are buying and to avoid any scams

How to choose the right place to buy altcoins in South Africa?

Now that you know what altcoin is and its many types are, the next question would be how to choose the cryptocurrency exchange to buy altcoins in South Africa. Choosing the right cryptocurrency exchange can be a difficult and confusing task. Here are some tips on what to look for when choosing a crypto exchange:

  • FEES
    This tends to be the make or break when people are looking for an exchange to use. Unfortunately, it’s just about impossible to find any exchange that has 0 fees. Of course, you want to use an exchange with competitive and low fees. It’s up to you to decide how much you are willing to pay towards fees, in our opinion anything under 2.5% is a decent exchange fee.
  • EASE of USE
    Many crypto exchanges are quite complicated and are nearly impossible to use if you are new to the cryptocurrency industry. Most people will look for an exchange that has a clean and easy to use interface.
  • VERIFICATION PROCESS
    Any exchange that supports fiat currencies (such as the Rand) will require KYC/AML (Know Your Customer/Anti Money Laundering). It is however still possible to find cryptocurrency exchanges that do not support any fiat deposits/withdrawals that will allow users to trade completely anonymously. It is always best to find an exchange that has a simple and quick sign up and verification process.
  • COINS LISTED
    One of the big things that people look for when trying to find an exchange is the coins that they have listed. This is something that will be different for everyone, but if you are planning on purchasing multiple altcoins try to find 1 exchange that has all/most of them rather than having to sign up and deposit funds onto multiple exchanges.

Where can I buy altcoins in South Africa?

The front page of Easy Crypto South Africa website

You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for the best exchange to buy Bitcoin and altcoins in South Africa! Here, Easy Crypto makes it quick and easy for any South African to purchase over 70 cryptocurrencies in the world!

Why should I use Easy Crypto?

  • Easy Crypto has some of the most competitive pricing and fees in South Africa.
  • Easy Crypto makes it extremely easy for anyone in South Africa to purchase Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, even if you have no experience.
  • We deliver coins to your wallet within minutes.
  • You are in control of your funds at all times.
  • We have over 70 different cryptocurrencies listed on our site.

How can I buy altcoins with Easy Crypto?

As we mentioned earlier, to get started with Easy Crypto is easy. Here, you can follow these simple steps:

  1. Sign up

    Head over to Easy Crypto’s sign up page and log in using your email address, Facebook account, Google account or Twitter account.

  2. Verify your account

    Once you’ve logged in you’ll need to verify your account. This should only take a couple of minutes.

  3. Buy your altcoins

    Once your account has been verified you’re all good to go! You can now purchase any cryptocurrency that we have listed on our site. You can buy Bitcoin and you can buy any altcoin in South Africa.

If you need any help with setting up your account, verify your account, placing an order, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact Easy Crypto team, we’d be more than happy to help!

Now, are you interested in buying Ethereum, or any other altcoin in South Africa?

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Cryptocurrency: How Will You Benefit from It? https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/cryptocurrency-how-will-you-benefit/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:29:56 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=2061 One of the most prevalent uses for blockchain technology is cryptocurrency. It is the digital record of money that creates a unit of exchange that is earned or spent or saved between the users of the cryptocurrency community, much like traditional money, but digitally. The community has a consensus mechanism through which they reach agreement…

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One of the most prevalent uses for blockchain technology is cryptocurrency. It is the digital record of money that creates a unit of exchange that is earned or spent or saved between the users of the cryptocurrency community, much like traditional money, but digitally. The community has a consensus mechanism through which they reach agreement on what is acceptable or not on the platform. Blockchain technology is the backbone of the cryptocurrencies.

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that upgrades old school fiat currencies like Dollar, Rands and Pounds. By placing digital currency on the blockchain, it has the following advantages over fiat currencies.

What are the benefits of cryptocurrency?

  • Instant Payment Globally
    As how many online payment systems work, cryptocurrency users can pay for their coins anywhere, as long as they have internet access. The difference is, your identity and personal information are not necessary.
  • Fraud Reduction
    It is impossible to reverse a cryptocurrency transaction due to the blockchain architecture.
  • Lower Fees
    Since cryptocurrency transactions have no intermediary institutions or government agencies involved, the costs of every transaction are low.
  • You Are Your Own Bank
    Cryptocurrency users have full control in how they want to spend their own currency independently, without dealing with intermediary institutions, for instance, a bank or a government agency.
  • Strong Security
    The technology is based on a decentralised network which makes it has strong cryptography methods.
  • Irreversible
    Once you confirm a transaction, there would be no way to reverse it. Not even government agencies.
  • Adaptable
    The technology can be used for all types of fintech solutions.

The first and most common example of cryptocurrency is Bitcoin. Other examples include Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.

The concept of cryptocurrency is becoming more popular than blockchain technology and this is because it deals with the financial activities and transactions which people tend to use more frequently. Blockchain technology, however, is used in more than just cryptocurrencies world and financial services. Almost all sectors and industries like agriculture, engineering, international trade, and healthcare all embed the blockchain technology into their operations to make their process more efficient and effective.

Easy Crypto is a digital currency exchange service that provides a service to our customers to convert fiat money like Rands and US Dollars to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or else which use blockchain tech. With a minimum transaction size of R300 or $20, we make it very easy to open an account and buy your first cryptocurrency.

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What Is USDT: Where & How to Buy USDT in South Africa? https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/buy-tether-usdt-in-south-africa/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:28:00 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=1998 Are you looking for an easy, fast, ultra-secure way to buy USDT (Tether) in South Africa? You have come to the right place at the right time. As today we’re going to talk about USDT in South Africa. USDT (USD Tether) is the world’s biggest and most popular stablecoin. Thanks to Tether being backed by…

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Are you looking for an easy, fast, ultra-secure way to buy USDT (Tether) in South Africa? You have come to the right place at the right time. As today we’re going to talk about USDT in South Africa.

USDT (USD Tether) is the world’s biggest and most popular stablecoin. Thanks to Tether being backed by the U.S. Dollar, cryptocurrency investors can use Tether to protect their existing wealth from market downturns and volatility. Best of all, you too can now start using Tether, by buying USDT in under 2-minutes, right here at Easy Crypto. Or, by swapping other crypto coins that you already own before.

But first, let us inform you on everything you need to know about USDT.

What is USDT (Tether) used for?

How Tether works and why people use it is simple. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have value because they grow scarcer over time. The value of 1 BTC, therefore, rests on factors like how many coins are in circulation, and supply and demand.

Tether is wholly different. This is thanks to the fact that 1 USDT will always have equivocal value to 1 United States Dollar. Tether can’t, therefore, be used for investment purposes. However, it can be used to protect your existing cryptocurrency wealth during market downturns.

It is also possible to use USDT as a digital alternative to the U.S. Dollar and other fiat currencies. This means that it is possible to conduct business in Tether, as well as and transfer money locally and internationally, similar to how you might real U.S. Dollars.

Who buys USDT (Tether) in South Africa?

At present, Tether is the world’s most popular stablecoin and the 3rd biggest cryptocurrency. As a result, USDT is purportedly used in 40% to 80% of all cryptocurrency transactions.

In simple terms, this means that every day, 40% to 80% of all cryptocurrency traders use Tether. Most do so to protect trading profits from upcoming digital asset price swings. But, many traders also use USDT to transfer capital between exchanges.

USDT (Tether) is illustrated as a physical coin and lies on an electric circuit

How safe is USDT (Tether)?

Fixing the value of Tether to the U.S. Dollar means that any wealth you store in USDT is generally safe. Although, Tether also has a habit of not publicly auditing its accounts. Thankfully, if you have concerns about Tether, there is an alternative stablecoin available in the form of USDC (USD Coin).

Where can I buy USDT (Tether) in South Africa?

Do you lose sleep every time Bitcoin or other digital assets you own start falling in value? If so, it might be time to secure your crypto wealth using a stablecoin.

As the world’s most popular stablecoin, it is possible to convert cash to Tether to deposit at exchanges that do not support fiat cash deposits. It is also possible to instantly swap coins like Bitcoin for an equivocal amount of USDT.

At Easy Crypto, we give you both of these options. You can either buy USDT (Tether) in South Africa directly through our site, or you can instantly swap coins like Bitcoin for USDT.

  • If you think cryptocurrency you own might be about to fall in value, you can use Easy Crypto to instantly swap coins for USDT.
  • We make swapping coins easy. Tell us how much of a coin like Bitcoin you want to swap. When you deposit coins, we’ll then deliver your new Tether to your USDT wallet address.
  • At Easy Crypto, you can swap Tether back for Bitcoin (or one of 70+ other altcoins) at any time.
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Now that you finally know everything about USDT (Tether), how do you feel about trying it? Do not hesitate to contact Easy Crypto team if you want to buy USDT or other cryptocurrencies in South Africa.

We are always ready to help.

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What Is USDC: Where & How to Buy USDC in South Africa? https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/where-can-i-buy-usdc-in-south-africa/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:28:00 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=2008 Are you looking to buy USDC in South Africa? If that’s the case, you can buy USDC or swap other crypto coins you already own for USDC, right here at Easy Crypto. Here, we’ll look at how, as well as which option might be right for you. But first, let’s have some introduction with USDC.…

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Are you looking to buy USDC in South Africa? If that’s the case, you can buy USDC or swap other crypto coins you already own for USDC, right here at Easy Crypto. Here, we’ll look at how, as well as which option might be right for you. But first, let’s have some introduction with USDC.

USDC (USD Coin) is a stablecoin that benefits from one-to-one backing by the U.S. dollar. As a crypto investor, you can, therefore, buy USD Coin, to protect your crypto wealth from diminishing during market downturns.

What is the purpose of buying USDC in South Africa?

USDC Coin is not a digital asset that you invest in like Bitcoin. This is because the purpose of the two coins is entirely different.

As it stands, there are two main use cases for USDC in South Africa. As a cryptocurrency trader or investor, you can use USDC Coin solely to protect your cryptocurrency wealth from major market downturns.

If you own $1,000 (U.S.) in BTC and swap this for $1,000 in USDC at Easy Crypto, you will still have $1,000 in USDC tomorrow, even if Bitcoin crashes to zero in the interim.

Sadly, if Bitcoin goes up in value after you swap BTC for USDC Coin, you won’t make any gains. For this reason, South African cryptocurrency traders usually swap coins like Bitcoin for USDC repeatedly, depending on cryptocurrency market conditions.

Can I use USDC as digital dollars?

As well as using USDC to protect your existing crypto wealth from cryptocurrency market downturns, it is also possible to use USDC as a digital U.S. dollar.

Many South Africans use cryptocurrency in business contexts to settle international transactions quickly. Many others use cryptocurrency to transfer money quickly to family members living outside of South Africa.

In both cases, it is possible to use USDC as a replacement for other cryptocurrencies. Transactions still settle quickly. All that you don’t have to worry about is sudden coin price fluctuations. As is often the case like with coins like Bitcoin.

The logo of USDC is printed in a big white flag

What is the difference between USDT and USDC?

At present, an alternative to USDC Coin exists in the form of Tether (USDT).

At face value, both USDC and USDT offer similar benefits. Each coin benefits from 1:1 backing by the U.S. Dollar. Each is also accepted worldwide by a growing number of users, businesses, and cryptocurrency exchanges.

The main difference between USDC and Tether rests with the fact that USDC is made available by the JP Morgan company, Circle. As a result, regular audits ensure that every USDC in circulation is backed by a real U.S. Dollar.

By comparison, Tether does not make audits available to the public. As a result, some question whether USDT is really backed by real U.S. Dollar reserves.

Why should you buy USDC?

If you are looking to use a stablecoin to protect your cryptocurrency wealth from market downturns, USDC is likely your best option. Regular audits by Circle mean that funds you store in USDC are always 100% safe. This is slightly different from when using USDT, given current auditing doubts.

How to buy USDC in South Africa?

Do you already own Bitcoin or other top market cap cryptocurrencies? Have you ever tried to sell or exchanged Bitcoin for South African Rand? If that’s the case, you will know just how quickly coins like Bitcoin can fall in value.

Thankfully, it is now possible to use Easy Crypto to lockdown your crypto wealth.

At Easy Crypto, we make it easy to buy USDC Coin directly in South Africa. However, we also make it easy to instantly swap Bitcoin (or other altcoins you own) for an equivocal amount of USDC.

  • Protect your existing crypto wealth by instantly swapping Bitcoin for USDC before market downturns.
  • Swap coins back or swap USDC for other altcoins at any time.
  • If you don’t already own coins like Bitcoin, you can buy USDC in under 2-minutes through Easy Crypto.
Easy Crypto as the best place to buy USDC in South Africa

At Easy crypto, we are the only exchange where you can buy USDC Coin or swap other coins for USDC in under 2-minutes. We also offer the lowest local fees in South Africa on all coin transactions.

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Why Do People Buy Cryptocurrency in South Africa? https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/why-do-people-buy-cryptocurrency-in-south-africa/ Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:27:46 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=2018 The number of people who buy cryptocurrency in South Africa continues to grow. At present, South Africa is home to more cryptocurrency investors per capita than any other country. Every day, also sees more South Africans buy cryptocurrencies at exchanges like Easy Crypto. The only question is, “Why?” Why do people buy cryptocurrency in South…

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The number of people who buy cryptocurrency in South Africa continues to grow. At present, South Africa is home to more cryptocurrency investors per capita than any other country. Every day, also sees more South Africans buy cryptocurrencies at exchanges like Easy Crypto. The only question is, “Why?”

Why do people buy cryptocurrency in South Africa? Do people in South Africa buy cryptocurrency just as an investment? Or does buying cryptocurrency have a more practical purpose? At Easy Crypto, we believe that the latter is the case.

Here’s why the number of people who buy cryptocurrency in South Africa continues to grow

Contrary to what you might think, not everyone who buys cryptocurrency in South Africa does so to invest. In fact, at present, South Africa is one of just a few places in the world, where cryptocurrency is used just like regular currency. Now, let’s look one by one the reasons why South Africans start to adapt with cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency combats high South Africa remittance fees

Every year, thousands of South Africans with transferable work skills seek work in more affluent countries. At the same time, there is a high level of immigration into South Africa from surrounding countries to fill skilled worker shortages.

Having a large diaspora population means that money transfers in and out of South Africa are common. At present, though, remittance fees on South African money transfers are some of the world’s highest.

  • When sending money to South Africa, remittance fees can equal up to 12% of the amount of cash being transferred.
  • On average, most remittances to South Africa in 2019, saw South Africans pay fees equivocal to 7.3% of transaction amounts.
  • High remittance fees still apply when sending money to or from neighbouring African countries.

Thankfully, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin provide a solution to South Africa’s remittance fee problem. This is thanks to the fact that using coins like Bitcoin to transfer cash, can cost South Africans as little as a few cents.

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Many businesses in South Africa have started using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

In South Africa, high local remittance fees don’t just affect individuals receiving money from overseas. As well as this, high-fees also affect local businesses.

At present, the volatility of the South African rand puts South African businesses at a disadvantage when buying or selling goods overseas. This is why several South African businesses have already started to accept Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as a payment method.

At present, notable businesses using cryptocurrency in South Africa  include:

  • RunwaySale – South Africa’s largest online fashion sales store offering members exclusive 70% discounts on major fashion labels.
  • Earthchild – A homegrown South African fashion retailer specializing in organic cotton casual wear.
  • Cape Coffee Beans – South Africa’s most popular online coffee bean distributor.
  • weFix – South African repairers of all kinds of consumer smart devices, including popular Apple products.
  • Takealot.com – South Africa’s largest homegrown e-commerce store.

In the majority of cases, businesses don’t just invite consumers to pay with cryptocurrencies. As well as this, businesses like weFix use cryptocurrency to source inventory from overseas suppliers. In doing so, they significantly reduce their inventory procurement costs.

Promising asset for investment and trade in South Africa

Globally, the majority of people who buy cryptocurrency do so to invest or trade cryptocurrency. However, in South Africa, people don’t just buy coins like Bitcoin in the hope to get rich one day.

At Easy Crypto, we see many people buy coins like Bitcoin to safeguard the value of wealth they have already.

Where is the best place to buy cryptocurrency in South Africa?

Easy Crypto as the best place to buy cryptocurrency in South Africa

Are you planning to buy Ethereum tokens or trying to get started with Bitcoin in South Africa or any other cryptocurrency? If so, at Easy Crypto you can do so in under 2-minutes. Best of all, because Easy Crypto is a local exchange, you can save on transaction fees while also buying coins for the best price possible.

Find out more about Easy Crypto now by visiting our website 🙂

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How to Buy Ethereum in South Africa https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/how-to-buy-ethereum-in-south-africa/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:59:31 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=1986 Many people are currently looking for guides on how to buy Ethereum in South Africa. It’s no surprise since Ethereum is the worlds second biggest cryptocurrency, after Bitcoin. The price of Ethereum has shot up over the past few years. The first recorded price of Ethereum was $0.30 when ETH had its ICO in 2015.…

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Many people are currently looking for guides on how to buy Ethereum in South Africa. It’s no surprise since Ethereum is the worlds second biggest cryptocurrency, after Bitcoin. The price of Ethereum has shot up over the past few years. The first recorded price of Ethereum was $0.30 when ETH had its ICO in 2015. At the time of writing the price is $235, and it reached a high of over $1400 during 2017!

What is Ethereum?

A developer named Vitalik Buterin created Ethereum in 2015. Ethereum is slightly different to Bitcoin. Rather than challenging the current financial system, Ethereum aims to be the worlds first decentralized platform than runs decentralized applications, also known as dApps.

Anyone in the world can develop and deploy decentralized applications and tokens on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Businesses have been showing a keen interest in Ethereum as it allows them to utilize blockchain technology without having to build and develop their own, unique blockchain.

What are the use cases of Ethereum

One of the biggest use cases is currently tokens running on the Ethereum blockchain, these are known as ERC20 tokens. These are essentially other cryptocurrencies built on Ethereum. If we take a look at CoinMarketCap, we can see that Ethereum is dominating in the token industry.

Another big use case is smart contracts. A smart contract is essentially a program or computerized contract that’ll execute once a certain task has been complete or a certain condition has been met. Some real world examples of how smart contracts can be used include:

  • Smart contracts can be used by insurance companies.
  • Smart contracts can be used for voting or elections.
  • They’re great for fundraising.
  • Companies trying to earn money through an ICO can use smart contracts.

How can I buy Ethereum in South Africa?

To buy Ethereum easily in South Africa you’ll need to setup an account with a local exchange or broker. Exchanges tend to be quite confusing and intimidating, especially if you’ve never used one before. Luckily, Easy Crypto is simple and easy to use for anyone in South Africa!

The homepage of Easy Crypto website, as the place to buy Ethereum in South Africa

Easy Crypto makes it easy for anyone in South Africa buys Ethereum instantly and over 70 other cryptocurrencies! Follow these simple steps to get started with Easy Crypto:

  1. Sign up

    Head over to Easy Crypto’s sign up page and create an account. You can create an account with your email address, Google account, Facebook account or Twitter account.

  2. Verify your account

    Get your account verified. This should only take a couple of minutes!

  3. Start buying Ethereum

    Once your account has been verified you can start buying Ethereum or other cryptocurrencies. Simply go to our home page and enter the amount of Ethereum you’d like to buy.

  4. Provide your crypto wallet address

    Provide us with your Ethereum address where you’d like the coins to be delivered.

  5. Choose your payment method

    Pay for your order using SiD EFT or manual bank deposit.

  6. You’re all done!

    Now you can sit back and relax while you wait for your Ethereum to arrive.

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Investing in Crypto: How to Buy Crypto in South Africa? https://za.easycrypto.ai/learn/buy-crypto-south-africa/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:31:32 +0000 https://za.easycrypto.ai/?post_type=learn&p=1906 Buying crypto in South Africa is actually much easier than you may think. If you’re looking for a safe, cheap and easy place to buy crypto in South Africa you’ve come to the right place! How to buy crypto in South Africa To buy crypto in South Africa you’ll need to setup an account with…

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Buying crypto in South Africa is actually much easier than you may think. If you’re looking for a safe, cheap and easy place to buy crypto in South Africa you’ve come to the right place!

How to buy crypto in South Africa

To buy crypto in South Africa you’ll need to setup an account with a local exchange or broker. Although, exchanges tend to be quite confusing and intimidating, especially if you’ve never used one before. Luckily, Easy Crypto is simple and easy to use for anyone in South Africa!

Follow these steps to get started with Easy Crypto South Africa and start investing in crypto today

  1. Sign up

    Simply head over to Easy Crypto’s home page and choose to sign up using your email address, Google account or any of the other option we have available.

  2. Verify your account

    Before you can buy crypto you’ll need to get your account verified by Easy Crypto team. Verification is a quick and simple process, you should be good to go within 3 minutes.

  3. Prepare your crypto wallet

    The next step is to create a wallet. This is because the wallet will not only be the place to store the cryptocurrency but also the tool for you to control the money. There are some choices and you can choose the best cryptocurrency wallet that suits your needs in South Africa.

    Please note that Easy Crypto is a non-custodial service, this means that we do not hold your funds or have access to your wallet. It is important that you keep your wallet safe as if you lose this or anyone gains access to it, you will lose your funds.

  4. Choose the cryptocurrency that you’d like to buy

    Once your account has been verified and your wallet is ready, you can start buying any cryptocurrency that you are interested. Simply go to our home page and enter the amount of cryptocurrency you’d like to buy.

  5. Provide your crypto wallet address

    Provide us with your crypto wallet address where you’d like the coins to be delivered.

  6. Choose your payment method

    Pay for your order using SiD EFT or manual bank deposit.

  7. You’re all done!

    Now you can sit back and relax while you wait for your cryptocurrency to arrive.

The excellent review for Easy Crypto via Trustpilot as a recommended place to buy crypto in South Africa
The excellent review for Easy Crypto via Trustpilot

Why buy crypto through Easy Crypto South Africa?

There are many reasons as to why people prefer buying crypto through Easy Crypto. To name a few:

  • You can get your account verified and start buying crypto within minutes of signing up.
  • We offer over 70 different cryptocurrencies on our platform.
  • We offer a 100% funds safety guarantee across all orders.
  • You can have you crypto delivered to your wallet within minutes of making payment.

Why should I buy crypto?

Over the past few years, cryptocurrencies have exploded in value. In fact, Bitcoin was the best performing asset of the last decade! If history repeats itself, buying cryptocurrency now could be a profitable investment in a few years. Many people believe that cryptocurrencies are here to stay. If this is true, it means that we are still very early! Cryptocurrencies have only been around for 11 years now, with Bitcoin being the oldest, and only about 1-2% of the world population actually own crypto!

Which cryptocurrencies should I buy?

Well, that is entirely up to you. It is always recommended that you know what you’re investing in. By doing this you reduce the risk of investing in a potential scam and you’ll be able to pick the cryptocurrencies that seem the most promising to you. If you’re looking for a good place to get started consider checking out CoinMarketCap and the other articles we’ve written.

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Good luck on your journey in the crypto space, and if you need any help please feel free to contact Easy Crypto team! We are always ready to help 🙂

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