Judgment adds to uncertainty over crypto’s exchange control status
The High Court backs the SARB’s position that moving Bitcoin to foreign exchanges can amount to an unlawful export of capital.
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Crypto payment-type activity may fall under FAIS, say regulators
Crypto assets fall outside the NPS Act, but intermediary-led payment-type activity involving crypto may still trigger a licensing requirement.
CPD deadline days away: MBSE highlights immediate-access course options
Professionals still have time to complete any outstanding hours, but they should avoid leaving enrolment to the weekend.
National Treasury defends draft capital flow regulations
Treasury and the SARB say the proposals are not intended to criminalise crypto possession and have extended the deadline to comment.
Commentators flag key uncertainties in draft exchange control proposals
Exchanges say the draft could affect routine crypto use, while one legal analysis questions whether the framework is truly more permissive.
CPD deadline looms – make the final hours count where it matters
With 31 May approaching, advisers face a tighter window and higher stakes – choosing CPD that delivers practical value, not just compliance.
New regulations will bring crypto into exchange control framework
National Treasury releases the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations to replace the Exchange Control Regulations.
New CPD courses tackle crypto advice and real-world ombud lessons
MBSE launches two practical CPD programmes to help advisers meet crypto compliance requirements and learn from ombud rulings shaping the financial services industry.
CARF expands SARS’s visibility over crypto transactions, says PwC
The new reporting regime, effective from 1 March, increases the information available to SARS through third-party reporting and international data exchange.
Ruling leaves key exchange control questions unresolved in crypto arbitrage dispute
The case focuses attention on how the exchange control framework applies to crypto platforms that facilitate offshore trading through loans.
Key fintech policy developments to watch in 2026
Regulatory initiatives across payments, digital assets, open finance and embedded finance are expected to progress this year.
FSCA licenses most crypto provider applicants – as enforcement tightens
The rising number of investigations and inspections underline a shift from registration to active supervision.
Stricter reporting obligations for crypto-asset transactions
From 1 March, new frameworks will impose expanded due diligence and information-exchange obligations on exchanges, custodians and banks.
SARB adds crypto and stablecoins to new financial-stability risk category
Top domestic Bitcoin wallets moved nearly R63bn offshore since 2019, spurring the SARB and Treasury to develop a cross-border crypto transaction framework.
FSCA seeks fresh data to guide crypto regulation
The Authority has told all crypto asset service providers to complete a comprehensive questionnaire on their business activities and risk management practices.
FSCA collects R119m in fines amid record enforcement year
In response to South Africa’s greylisting, the Authority has grown its AML/CFT team, increased on-site inspections, and ramped up fines.
How FSPs and consumers can fortify against online risks
Nine steps financial services and crypto asset providers can take to curb the deceptive use of their name and branding.
