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The regulatory status quo of cryptocurrency exchanges

The South African cryptocurrency marketplace is currently facing scrutiny and a fair amount of uncertainty as a result of First National Bank (FNB) announcing on 20 November 2019 that they would be shutting down all bank accounts associated with cryptocurrency…

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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...

by Bridget King

Crypto assets – Regulators propose a robust regime

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...

by Hugo Biermann

Blockchain – Friend or foe of the patent system?

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...

by Doelie Lessing

Cryptocurrencies and tax

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...

by Ilse du Plessis

Blockchain and trade marks, what’s that all about then?

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...

by Eversheds Sutherland

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...

by Chetan Vanmali

Cryptocurrency transactions

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...

by Tanya Pollak and Mmueledi Monatisa

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...

by Natalie Napier

Budget 2018 – Key changes

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...

Everything you need to know about South African crypto regulation

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...

by Seshree Govender

Bitcoin regulatory framework

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...

International Trade Transactions

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...