South African tax authorities have started requesting user data from crypto exchanges

Oct 14, 2024

South African tax authorities have started requesting user data from crypto exchanges

To avoid consequences, the agency encouraged taxpayers to participate in a voluntary disclosure program

South African authorities impose mandatory licensing of crypto exchanges

Jul 4, 2023

South African authorities impose mandatory licensing of crypto exchanges

20 companies have already submitted applications to the regulatory body

South African regulators equate cryptocurrencies with financial products

Oct 20, 2022

South African regulators equate cryptocurrencies with financial products

Local and international companies licensed by the regulator will be able to offer crypto assets

University in South Africa to begin issuing blockchain-based certificates to graduates

Apr 23, 2022

University in South Africa to begin issuing blockchain-based certificates to graduates

Such a certification system will prevent document forgery and fraud

South Africa Treasury expects to finalize cryptocurrency regulation development in 2022

Feb 27, 2022

South Africa Treasury expects to finalize cryptocurrency regulation development in 2022

The regulator has said that it expects cryptocurrencies to be declared financial products

​South Africa's finance minister may ban pension funds from investing in cryptocurrency

Nov 1, 2021

​South Africa's finance minister may ban pension funds from investing in cryptocurrency

Before the offer announced by the official, pension funds could invest up to 2,5% of existing assets