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Coindirect on the international radar with Bitcoinist

As part of a feature on the South African Cryptocurrency landscape, Coindirect was recently featured as the prefered platform for South Africans looking for a diverse trading portfolio. This is what they had to say about our platform: “For South Africans who prefer to diversify their cryptocurrency trading portfolio, platforms like Coindirect enable them to buy […]

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Ethereum World News raises Condirect in Examining SA’s Thriving BTC Market

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The adoption of Bitcoin in South Africa is growing; with many locals buying cryptocurrencies using their local fiat currency. In fact, Ethereum World News recognises cryptocurrencies as “thriving in Africa’s second-largest economy.” Along with this, local cryptocurrency exchanges are receiving patronage; and according to Ethereum World News, Coindirect is at the top of the South […]

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Coindirect is Scaling Crypto in Africa & MyBroadband has Noticed

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One of South Africa’s largest news platforms, MyBroadband, speaks about major players in the country’s crypto industry and the “massive drop in digital currency prices” which have caused mainstream interests to decline. However, in identifying that “local players are beginning to build global products”, MyBroadband features Coindirect as a cryptocurrency exchange option for South Africans […]

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Introducing Stephen Young, our Chief Product Officer

Stephen has been building products for financial organisations since 1999. His career started in the UK as a software consultant and since then has built software for large international banks, asset managers and fintech startups. His broad work experience as a software architect, marketing manager and design team lead at a large asset manager, along […]

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Introducing Attila Bernariusz, our Chief Operations Officer

With over 20 years of experience in online media, Attila strengths lie in digital operations, technology and consumer loyalty. As Chief Operations Officer of Coindirect, he leads a multi-skilled team to push Coindirect’s brand to a global market. He oversees the strategic marketing direction, global brand management, localisation and content management for Coindirect, by providing […]

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Introducing Donald Jackson, our Chief Technology Officer

Over the course of the last decade, Donald has founded and exited several profitable technology companies where he has provided the technical direction from concept to conclusion. He specialises in enterprise-grade systems with extensive experience with highly available, high transactional, back-end systems and solutions. As CTO of Coindirect, he drives API innovation to keep Coindirect […]

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Introducing Jesse Hemson-Struthers, our Chief Executive Officer

Jesse is an entrepreneur with a passion for building the next wave of innovative companies through his technology group, Balfour VC. He grew up in the UK and South Africa and has a proven track record of launching high growth digital facing companies across retail, lead generation, sports betting, property and education. His group provides investment, […]

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Bitcoin Exchange Guide features Coindirect’s Marketing Advisor, Ran Neu-Ner

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Coindirect’s Ran Neu-Ner received an exclusive feature on Bitcoin Exchange Guide after becoming the comprehensive cryptocurrency platform’s new Marketing Advisor. Popular within the crypto community and on CNBC Africa, Ran Nue-Ner is also the founder of OnChain Capital and co-founder of the Creative Counsel. Bitcoin Exchange Guide also quotes, “Coindirect allows consumers to buy and […]

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Coindirect’s Stephen Young Gives Insight on The Current Bitcoin Price For Express UK

Our Chief Product Officer, Stephen Young, was pressed on the most recent Bitcoin price dip by Express UK. His view took into account a long history of dips and recoveries and suggested the “long-term outlook is positive”. Stephen said “The death of bitcoin has been called 319 times already. While this correction has been severe and long it’s […]

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Coindirect’s Stephen Young on Forbes To Weigh in on Blockchain Meets Mobile

Our Chief Product Officer weighs in on the conversation around how mobile will have a big impact on blockchain technology going forward. He sees Africa as a continent open to the adoption of blockchain technology. Stephen added, “We’ve seen the continent leapfrog traditional banking through newer mobile technologies, making it well placed for widespread adoption […]

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