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AltCoinTrader is a cryptocurrency company based in South Africa. The head office is in the country’s economic capital, Johannesburg.
AltCoinTrader allows users to purchase a number of cryptocurrencies directly using South African Rands, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, and a host of others. They were the first cryptocurrency exchange in South Africa to offer trading and purchasing of alternative cryptocurrencies (beyond Bitcoin) directly with South African Rand.
At AltCoinTrader we strive to provide you with a safe and secure trading platform.
During the development of our site, our developers have had one thing foremost in their minds and that is security, security and more security! We have taken more than reasonable care to ensure that you get the safety you deserve.
Safety is however so much more than a secure website. That is why we promise... "We at AltCoinTrader undertake to run our operation with honesty and integrity. We undertake to act in a reasonable manner and deliver to our clients the highest level of service!"
We are striving to build a trusted brand that will earn your loyalty as your preferred Crypto Currency partner.
We hope to build a relationship and keep our clients for many years.
AltCoinTrader allows users to purchase a number of cryptocurrencies directly using South African Rands, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, and a host of others. They were the first cryptocurrency exchange in South Africa to offer trading and purchasing of alternative cryptocurrencies (beyond Bitcoin) directly with South African Rand.
At AltCoinTrader we strive to provide you with a safe and secure trading platform.
During the development of our site, our developers have had one thing foremost in their minds and that is security, security and more security! We have taken more than reasonable care to ensure that you get the safety you deserve.
Safety is however so much more than a secure website. That is why we promise... "We at AltCoinTrader undertake to run our operation with honesty and integrity. We undertake to act in a reasonable manner and deliver to our clients the highest level of service!"
We are striving to build a trusted brand that will earn your loyalty as your preferred Crypto Currency partner.
We hope to build a relationship and keep our clients for many years.
Overview
Location
South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
Employees
11-50
Phone
+27 11 568 2684
Founded date
2012
Mentions in press and media 14
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| Sep 28, 2026 | Major bank joins fight against draft crypto rules | GoTyme Bank has confirmed it has signed up to Catastrophe, the industry coalition campaigning against draft rules that would bar South African companies from making cross-border payments in cryptocurrency, saying the country’s regulatory fr... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Reserve Bank says its approach to stablecoins is not settled | The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) says its approach to stablecoins has not been settled, in its first response to the public campaign launched on Wednesday, 9 September by South Africa’s largest regulated crypto platforms against its pr... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Coalition leads public revolt against treasury’s crypto draft | South Africa’s biggest regulated crypto platforms have taken their fight public, forming a coalition and launching a petition against draft rules that would bar local companies from making cross-border payments in crypto assets. The coaliti... |
| Jun 3, 2022 | SA crypto exchanges report brisk business amid Bitcoin dip | South African-based crypto-currency exchanges are witnessing increased transactions after the fall of the Bitcoin price. As the volatility of crypto markets continues, the value of Bitcoin − the world’s most popular digital currency − recen... |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Financial institutions hold the key to unlock crypto adoption | Most consumers believe it will be necessary for financial institutions to embrace crypto-currency for it to become widely accepted. This is one of the key findings in the Visa study, titled: “The Crypto Phenomenon: Consumer Attitude and Usa... |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Many crypto firsts achieved in 2021, say SA-based exchanges | For South African-based crypto-currency exchanges, 2021 has been a blockbuster year, with several milestones and records being reached. Among the major highlights for 2021, the exchanges say this year cryptos became a multi-trillion-dollar ... |
| Jul 4, 2021 | From Krugerrands to Ferraris, skateboards - you'd be surprised what you can buy with bitcoin in SA now | Getty Images. The Bitcoin price has been on a roller-coaster ride since last year when the global Covid-19 pandemic struck, with prices reaching 2017 levels when it last peaked. For those looking to spend their newfound wealth there are som... |
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FAQ about AltCoinTrader
When was AltCoinTrader founded?
AltCoinTrader was founded in 2012.
What has the press written about AltCoinTrader?
Parsers VC has collected 14 articles mentioning AltCoinTrader, among them “Major bank joins fight against draft crypto rules” (Sep 28, 2026) and “Reserve Bank says its approach to stablecoins is not settled” (Sep 9, 2026).
Is AltCoinTrader still active?
Yes, AltCoinTrader is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 5, 2026.