African regulators published a guide on virtual asset regulation, leading to decisions classifying crypto assets as financial products in South Africa.

The entities involved

• Africa →

  continent

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• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
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• South African Reserve Bank →

  central bank

  • The South African Reserve Bank Governor announced a policy rate increase amid global supply chain disruptions and war-driven inflation.Mon 08:35
  • The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) operates as a central bank in South Africa, and Lesetja Kganyago serves as its Governor.Fri 23:43

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• The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has penalized Altvest Limited / Africa Bitcoin Corporation for market manipulation under South African financial law.Sep 4
• Draft regulations concerning stablecoins and property rights are currently under review, requiring passage through Parliament in South Africa.Sep 9
• A new initiative aims to establish a pan-African digital marketplace, with operations based in South Africa.Aug 5