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New head of cryptoassets regulator lays foundation for legal framework

Earlier this month, the head of South Africa's Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG), Olaotse Matshane, published a long-awaited report on the regulation of crypto-assets in South Africa, in what was his first public act since he took on this role in April. [...]

Published on 25/06/2021 at 06:00 GMT

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Arif Ismail
Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group
International Monetary Fund
Olaotse Matshane
South Africa Reserve Bank

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Xolisile Khanyile aims to strengthen financial scrutiny despite contradictory ANC messages

South Africa's Financial Intelligence Centre, which is currently being audited by the Financial Action Task Force, has been caught up in the score-settling inside the presidential ANC party. It is trying to forge closer links with the banks so as to better keep tabs on politicians and influential business leaders.

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The Financial Intelligence Centre has reminded accountable institutions that they remain liable for their compliance obligations regardless of any outsourcing arrangements.

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The leaking of nearly 2,000 suspicious activity reports that were sent from international banks to FinCen, the US Treasury's financial intelligence unit, has put African intelligence services in a delicate position since a large number concern transactions in Africa.

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Cryptocurrency: Covid-19 pandemic prompts Binance to move into Africa

Having set up shop in Ugandan and Nigeria, Binance, one of the world's largest crypto trading platforms, is lobbying hard in South Africa. The crypto industry there enjoys support from President Cyril Ramaphosa's son, who has a passion for digital assets.

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Arif Ismail
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