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A South African court granted liquidators of Africrypt, a collapsed bitcoin investment company, the power to locate missing investor funds. Africrypt liquidators now have the power to sell assets and properties belonging to the company as part of the court’s decision.

Africrypt’s Evidence Under the Microscope

According to a report, the court decision follows recent claims that Raees Cajee, one of the collapsed firm’s directors, is opposing the final liquidation of Africrypt from his hideout in Tanzania. As doubts mount over the claims by Africrypt directors of being hacked by Ukrainian hackers, this latest South Africa court decision comes at a time when there are more questions.

For instance, Ruann Kruger (liquidators’ legal representative) is said to have released a statement in which he delves into Africrypt’s questionable business model. The statement, which questions Africrypt’s business model, also targets the evidence used by the firm’s management to support the hacking claims.

After examining Africrypt’s claims, Kruger’s statement goes on to repeat earlier allegations that Raees and his brother, Ameer, may have had a hand in the disappearance of investor funds. The statement reads

There is no evidence that this was indeed a hack of the Africrypt systems, and in support thereof, it seems that funds were depleted from the Africrypt wallets four months before the alleged hack.

Soon after Africrypt abruptly stopped operating back in April 2021, a group of investors immediately applied for the court to grant a liquidation order against the investment company. According to the report, a provisional order was duly granted on April 26, while parties to the final liquidation proceedings are now expected to argue their cases in September.

Tracking down Africrypt Assets

The report also quotes liquidators who explain the significance of the court’s decision giving them additional powers. The liquidators stated:

With the liquidator’s extended powers, they will be able to investigate and interrogate the relevant parties, directors, and their related companies during the enquiry to uncover the mystery behind this ostensible bitcoin heist. The main purpose of the liquidator is to locate assets and attempt to access Africrypt systems. They will also be able to retrieve bitcoin wallets and other funds that investors have invested.

To aid in the recovery process, the liquidators confirmed the hiring of a forensic auditor to examine the affairs of Africrypt as well as related parties.

Do you agree that these additional powers are going to be useful to the liquidators’ cause? Let us know what you think below.

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Introducing iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 – MENA’s No.1 B2B & B2C online trading event

Be part of the ultimate gathering of industry professionals in Dubai Mark your calendars! MENA’s most popular online trading event – iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 – returns to the region, with the latest instalment promising to be the biggest and best one yet. Taking place between January 14-16, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre,…


Be part of the ultimate gathering of industry professionals in Dubai

Mark your calendars! MENA’s most popular online trading event – iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 – returns to the region, with the latest instalment promising to be the biggest and best one yet.

Taking place between January 14-16, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the 2+ day exhibition is one of the largest B2B and B2C expos of its kind anywhere in the world, bringing together key players from across the globe. 

Whether you are a seasoned trader, new to the industry, or a business looking to grow your presence in MENA, iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 is set to be an unmissable event, with 7k+ professionals from 120+ countries set to be in attendance.

Building on the huge success of last year’s event, passholders will be able to access 13+ hours of insightful content across three stages, Speaker Hall, Idea Hub, and Traders Arena, featuring a stellar lineup of influential experts and visionary thinkers.

A must-attend event for traders 

iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 has cemented its reputation as a global meeting point for the online trading community, offering traders the chance to experience unparalleled networking opportunities and cutting-edge industry insights. 

It is a gateway to learning and growth, with all areas of the venue providing fantastic learning opportunities. The main expo floor will serve as the primary marketplace where traders can network with top brokers, access industry leaders, and explore the latest trading platforms and state-of-the-art technologies.

As well as the insightful speaker sessions, Q&As, and panel discussions featured at the Speaker Hall and Idea Hub, traders will be able to head to the Traders Zone, comprising the exclusive Traders Lounge and Traders Arena. 

The Traders Lounge serves as an important hub for collaboration, where traders from around the world can exchange insights, build relationships, and keep updated with the latest industry trends in a more informal setting. 

Meanwhile, the Traders Arena provides a dynamic stage for trading education and community building, offering an ideal environment for traders to learn, share, and grow within the world of online trading.

Business sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities

iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 presents FX and fintech firms with a unique opportunity to showcase their business to a target audience of thousands of attendees from across the industry, including brokers, traders, affiliates and IBs, liquidity providers, fintechs, prop firms, institutional investors, and more.

From start-ups to established companies, the event offers the ideal platform to promote their offerings and put their brand on the map through a range of exclusive sponsorship and exhibitor packages.

By becoming an official sponsor or exhibiting at a booth, companies can not only boost their visibility but also unlock greater opportunities to form strategic partnerships, generate leads, and drive business growth.

Due to high demand, there are limited booths and sponsorship slots available, meaning interested parties are encouraged to get in touch with the event organisers quickly to avoid disappointment.

For more information about how to sponsor or exhibit as a business, click here

Counting down to Dubai 

The excitement is already building, with January fast approaching. iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 is gearing up to be the biggest online trading event of the year in MENA, offering unmatched opportunities for traders and businesses alike. 

Early bird registration is now open, so don’t miss the chance to secure a spot at the event everyone will be talking about. To guarantee attendance at iFX EXPO Dubai 2025, click here.


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Uniswap unveils own layer-2 network Unichain, UNI price soars 11%

Uniswap has launched its layer-2 network called Unichain The OP Stack-powered L2 is in testnet and is designed to improve transaction speed, lower costs, and boost liquidity UNI token’s price surged to $8.14, its highest level in over two months Uniswap, a leading decentralized exchange platform, has announced a major development for its network and…


  • Uniswap has launched its layer-2 network called Unichain
  • The OP Stack-powered L2 is in testnet and is designed to improve transaction speed, lower costs, and boost liquidity
  • UNI token’s price surged to $8.14, its highest level in over two months

Uniswap, a leading decentralized exchange platform, has announced a major development for its network and ecosystem.

The news helped Uniswap’s native token UNI to soar double digits on Thursday.

On October 10, the Uniswap team revealed that the DEX platform was looking to launch its layer-2 network on Ethereum. The L2, dubbed Unichain, is earmarked for decentralized finance (DeFi).

Per the Uniswap Labs announcement, its a solution to transaction speed and costs for the exchange’s users. Also key to the launch is the question of liquidity.

Introducing @unichain — a new L2 designed for DeFi ✨

Fast blocks (250ms), cross-chain interoperability, and a decentralized validator network

Built to be the home for liquidity across chains pic.twitter.com/lqfJh6Ltio

— Uniswap Labs 🦄 (@Uniswap) October 10, 2024

Unichain is powered by Optimism’s OP stack and offers one-second block times. Sub-block times of 200-250 milliseconds is also part of the development.

Uniswap Labs wrote on X:

“This type of speed isn’t just great for UX, it also improves market efficiency and lowers value lost to MEV.”

Uniswap has partnered with OP Labs for native interoperability, with this enabling implementation of cross-chain messaging and cross-chain liquidity. The platforms plan to bolster the ecosystem’s connectivity with cross-chain swapping across the Uniswap interface and wallet.

According to details in today’s announcement, the Unichain testnet is live, while the mainnet will go live later in Q4, 2024.

UNI price soars 11%

Native Uniswap DEX token UNI is among the top gainers in the crypto market. This follows a price explosion for the cryptocurrency after the news emerged.

With most altcoins down on the day or struggling for upside, UNI spiked more than 11% to hit highs last seen in July 2024. The token’s surge to the multi-month high of $8.14 saw Uniswap rank as the top performing coin among top 100 coins by market cap.

UNI traded around $8.05 at the time of writing, still up by more than 9%.


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