Fintech Kastelo weighs walking away from appealing blocking order
The FSP has paused its crypto-arbitrage service after the High Court upheld the SARB’s order, finding reasonable grounds to suspect exchange control contraventions.
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SARB proposes ARP regime to formalise alternative remittance channels
The draft ARP Manual introduces licensing, capital, and AML/CFT obligations for informal remittance providers.
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.
SARB softens exchange control rules, but barriers for non-residents remain
The Reserve Bank has partially reversed its exchange control changes, removing tax-clearance requirements for some non-resident income flows. However, restrictions on rental income and directors’ fees remain in place.
High Court ruling on crypto exchange control suspended pending appeal
Until the appeal is resolved, the operation of the exchange control rules remains unchanged, and market participants should err on the side of compliance.
Cryptocurrencies outside Exchange Control Regulations, court rules
Legal experts anticipate a legislative response to plug the loophole and safeguard against large‐scale capital flight via digital assets.
