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South Africa Sets Deadline for Crypto Exchanges to Obtain Licenses

by Dan K
Jul 5, 2023 - 11:48 am
in Regulation
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South Africa’s financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has delivered a significant update in its ongoing efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. As part of this initiative, all crypto exchanges operating in the country are required to obtain licenses by the end of the year, marking a pioneering move in cryptocurrency regulation on the African continent.

The Deadline for License Applications

The FSCA, according to a report by Bloomberg, has received approximately 20 license applications since its recent opening. The authority expects this number to surge as the November 30 deadline approaches. FSCA Commissioner Unathi Kamlana emphasized the regulator’s intent to take enforcement action against exchanges operating without a license after the deadline, which could lead to fines or even the closure of non-compliant firms.

A Sensible Approach to Protect Financial Customers

The adoption of a regulatory framework for crypto products is a prudent measure due to the potential risks and serious harm that financial customers could face. Commissioner Kamlana has voiced the need for a gestation period to ascertain the effectiveness of the measures taken. Furthermore, he has assured ongoing collaboration with the industry to refine and implement necessary changes.

Impact on Major Crypto Trading Platforms

This regulatory move is set to impact several major crypto trading platforms that originate from South Africa, including Luno, owned by Digital Currency Group, and Pantera-backed VALR. Global platforms such as Binance, which have a significant presence in the country, will also need to comply with these regulations.

Collaborative Effort in Regulating Crypto

The FSCA has been an active participant in the crypto and fintech regulation space, working alongside an “inter-governmental fintech working group.” This group comprises significant financial sector regulators and policymakers, such as the National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank.

A Global Trend Towards Stricter Regulation

South Africa is not alone in tightening regulations around the cryptocurrency sector. Recently, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced its requirement for crypto service providers to place customer assets into a statutory trust by year-end. This move signifies a global shift towards more stringent regulation in the cryptocurrency domain, underlining the importance of secure storage for digital assets.

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