South Africa News News South Africa » Cryptocurrencies: Crypto not subject to exchange controls – for now
Cryptocurrencies are not subject to South African exchange control regulations, according to a recent Pretoria High Court case brought by Standard Bank against the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb).
News South Africa » Cryptocurrencies: Report: South African Financial Institutions Will Soon Offer Services Related to Cryptocurrencies
According to Tarris Arnold, the business development manager at the crypto exchange Luno, a majority of the entities that have applied for licenses to offer crypto-related products are financial ...
News South Africa » Cryptocurrencies: The Top Crypto Exchanges in South Africa to Buy and Sell BTC and Altcoins
South Africa is one of Africa's most active cryptocurrency markets, with a growing range of platforms catering to both beginner and experienced traders. This guide breaks down the top exchanges ...
News South Africa » Cryptocurrencies: South Africa’s central bank flags crypto, stablecoins as financial risk
The South African Reserve Bank issued its second financial stability report for 2025, identifying digital assets and stablecoins as a new risk as the number of users in the country continues to grow.
News South Africa » Cryptocurrencies: What reforms from SA, Rwanda and Zimbabwe mean for crypto regulation in Africa
When Webber Wentzel published its Virtual Assets Regulation Across Africa guide, the continent’s regulatory landscape was still taking shape. While many jurisdictions had begun considering how to ...
News South Africa » Cryptocurrencies: Increasing role of cryptocurrencies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Recently a growing number of blogs and articles have been published focussing on the increased adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in Africa especially in Sub Saharan Africa.
News South Africa » Cryptocurrencies: What to do about cryptocurrencies?
There is a growing push to embrace cryptocurrency in Africa. While governments are still weighing up the pros and cons of adopting moving in this direction, start-ups and actors in the informal ...