Crypto assets – Regulators propose a robust regime
For some time now the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has warned the public against the risks associated with crypto assets and cautioned that there...
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Consultation paper on crypto assets drawn up
A consultation paper on crypto assets has been released.
In a statement, national treasury indicated that the consultation paper is the product of a collaborative effort involving the Financial Intelligence Centre, Financial Sector Conduct Authority, South…
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Blockchain – Friend or foe of the patent system?
The rise of blockchain technology, and particularly cryptocurrencies, has influenced various aspects of the global economy and the technological landscape. The concept of a blockchain...
Cryptocurrencies and tax
The advent of cryptocurrencies, and in particular the substantial gains that are associated with investments in cryptocurrencies, caught the attention and interest of the world...
Blockchain and trade marks, what’s that all about then?
Blockchain is very much in the news these days, most often in the context of Bitcoin. But people are also talking about blockchain in the...
SARS issues media release on tax implications of cryptocurrencies
With the increased interest in cryptocurrency trading in South Africa and globally, National Treasury has been considering the provisions of South Africa tax laws in relation to their application to cryptocurrency trading. The view of government is that cryptocurrencies…
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Cryptocurrency transactions
In South Africa, as with most other countries around the world, there is no guidance and regulation regarding cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The Budget Review...
Budget 2018 tax highlights
The Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba, delivered South Africa’s 2018 Budget speech to Parliament on 21 February 2018. In his speech the Minister noted that...
Budget 2018 – Key changes
The 2018 Budget was presented by Minister Malusi Gigaba before parliament on 21 February 2018.
The 2018 tax proposals are projected to raise ZAR36 billion.
The key...
Everything you need to know about South African crypto regulation
The South African government is looking into regulating the cryptocurrency industry. Is there anything you need to know about cryptocurrency regulations in South Africa? This...
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Financial Product Wrappers: A regulatory home for the wayward BitCoin?
As crucial as BitCoin may be to the growing global financial markets and as much as it may revolutionise concepts relating to payment and economic...
Blockchain technology is set to improve trust in international trade transactions
The age old problem of low levels of trust between importer and exporter when it comes to payment looks set to be alleviated by the...
Is Bitcoin legal in South Africa?
What is a Bitcoin?
A Bitcoin is a crytpic and controversial little bundle of data that has been used to make digital payments since 2009. It...
