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Cryptocurrencies have gained significant popularity and attention in South Africa in recent years. With a growing interest from both investors and regulators, it’s crucial to understand the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations in the country. In this Cryptopolitan guide, we will dive into the key aspects of crypto regulations in South Africa, from introducing the Crypto Asset Declaration to the impact on users, businesses, and the economy. Cryptocurrencies are not regulated by a central authority such as a bank, as they cannot meet the definition of legal tender, as provided by the South African Reserve Bank Act. Any supplier may refuse cryptocurrencies as payment without breaching the law. However, things are looking up for cryptocurrencies, as some banks are now recognizing the significant role cryptocurrencies play in massive financially excluded communities. For one, Standard Bank Group’s Head of the Blockchain Centre of Excellence, Ian Putter, discussed the effects of regulatory clarity on crypto adoption in South Africa and the opportunities blockchain offers to the African continent. He specified that South African regulators are keen specifically for working on industry stablecoins. The crypto asset declaration and regulatory framework The introduction of the Crypto Asset Declaration by the FSCA in October 2022 marked a significant milestone in South Africa’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation. This declaration, issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), outlined a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets within the country. Under this framework, the term “crypto assets” was officially defined as “a digital representation of value that is not issued by a central bank but is capable of being traded, transferred, or stored electronically by natural and legal persons for the purpose of payment, investment, and other forms of utility. It applies cryptographic techniques and uses distributed ledger technology.” One of the primary impacts of the Crypto Asset Declaration…

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