Fintech is booming – but regulation, risk, and trust will decide who wins
Rapid growth in South Africa’s fintech sector is giving way to a tougher phase shaped by regulation, competition, and the race for customer trust.
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Trust, not tech, will decide Africa’s digital-asset future
Research across five countries finds consumers prefer banks over crypto platforms, citing security, regulation, and protection from scams.
After FATF delisting, can South Africa catch the PAPSS wave – or miss it?
South Africa has a two-year window to leverage FATF delisting and integrate with PAPSS, unlocking faster, cheaper cross-border payments – or risk missing the opportunity.
Absa partners with Ripple to offer cryptocurrency custody services in SA
The partnership positions Absa among South African banks exploring blockchain infrastructure, offering secure custody for cryptocurrencies.
High Court slams SARB over R200m block on Steinhoff successor’s funds
Judge finds the Reserve Bank acted without evidence or legal basis in freezing funds Ibex needed to repay offshore creditors.
