[2016-02-03] SA Bitcoin adoption set to soar

[shane]

Van Rooyen says markets on either end of the wealth spectrum are starting to grasp the potential of cryptocurrencies. “Since Bitcoin is currently seen as a bit of a luxury, we see the majority of trading and investment currently happening in richer countries, notably the US. Those markets already have excellent, established financial services – which Bitcoin certainly can complement – but we expect the biggest benefits will accrue to users in emerging markets, where Bitcoin can solve real pain points.”
http://it-online.co.za/2016/02/03/sa-bitcoin-adoption-set-to-soar/

[Kprawn]

I was hoping to see a major announcement that BitX was partnering with a big merchant.

I visit that country a lot on my way through to Africa and I am still looking for big merchants on the airport to accept Bitcoin. I want to pay for lunch or

buy a beer when I pass through there, but nobody accepts Bitcoins. I also looked on the internet and they do not even have one Bitcoin ATM in that

country. It is very sad.