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Crypto Crosses The Border: What Crypto Asset Service Providers Need To Know For 2026

South Africa's 2026 Budget marks a significant step forward in the regulation of crypto assets, particularly in relation to cross-border capital flows.

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FSCA And Prudential Authority Publish Landmark Report On AI In South Africa's Financial Sector

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority ("FSCA") and the Prudential Authority ("PA") released a first of its kind report on the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") in the South African financial sector on 24 November 2025...

South Africa Technology

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SARB's November Draft Authorisation Framework: Are Stablecoins Now "E Money"?

The South African Reserve Bank's November 2025 draft Directive in respect of specific payment activities makes a subtle but material change to the way "e‑money" is defined and supervised.

South Africa Technology

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The Fintech Future - Revolutionising The African Financial Services Landscape

Africa's fintech sector is evolving from isolated national systems into a regionally connected ecosystem which hope to bring the continent closer.

South Africa Technology

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Webber Wentzel

East Africa Trends (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Leave To Appeal Landmark Crypto Judgment Granted

South Africa Technology

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Painting The Future: NFTs And The New Canvas For African Artists

South Africa IP

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Inventa

Too Big To Ignore: Rethinking SIFI Designation In South Africa's Financial Landscape

South Africa Finance

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ENS

It Is Better To Travel Well Than To Arrive – The FICA Travel Rule

South Africa Finance

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Application For Leave To Appeal Landmark Crypto Judgment

South Africa Technology

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Standard Bank vs. SARB: Important Ruling On Cryptocurrencies And South African Exchange Controls

South Africa Technology

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In-Depth: Principled Negotiations After Your IP Portfolio Has Been Valued

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

High Court Delivers Watershed Ruling For Crypto In South Africa

South Africa Technology

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Andersen in South Africa

Has Accounting Technology Hit A Standstill?

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

I Am Seeing Private Capital Move Differently Across Africa

South Africa Commercial

Acuity Partners LLP

South Africa's Climate Change Framework: A New Operating Reality For Mining

South Africa Energy

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ENS

AI-driven Catfishing: The Rise Of Sophisticated Romance Scams

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Corporate Reputation Vindicated: High Court Grants Final Interdict Against Defamatory Social Media Campaign

South Africa Litigation

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The Dealmakers' Moment: Six M&A Trends Shaping 2026

Worldwide Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Digital Business Comparative Guide

Digital Business Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

South Africa Technology

Eversheds Sutherland

Fintech Year In Review 2025

The year 2025 is ear marked to be a landmark period for the fintech industry, marked by ground breaking innovations, regulatory milestones, and continued push towards financial inclusion.

South Africa Technology

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Webber Wentzel

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 132 | 2024-10

Below, please find issue 132 of ENS' Tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.

South Africa Tax

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ENS

SARS Intensifies Focus On Trading Of Crypto Assets

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has significantly escalated its efforts to enhance tax compliance in the crypto sector by issuing tax notices and clarifying exchange control regulations.

South Africa Technology

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The Sovereign Group

New Uniform Law On Banking Adopted Within The UMOA (FCFA-XOF) Monetary Zone: Current Developments And Impact On FinTechs

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Securing Your Digital Legacy: The Importance Of Digital Estate Planning

South Africa Family

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Regulating The "Tech" In FinTech

South Africa Technology

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ENS

Evil Twins In The Metaverse: A Safe Haven For Identity Theft And Fraud?

South Africa Technology

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ENS TMT ENSight

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

The Shifting Definition Of Security In The Cryptocurrency Era And The Impact Of The Insolvency Act

South Africa Insolvency

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ENS

ENSafrica Kenya In Brief

South Africa Privacy

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ENS

New Judgment Shows That Electronic Contracts Are Becoming More Acceptable In SA Law

South Africa Technology

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ENS

The Metaverse, Retail And Brand Protection

South Africa IP

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ENS

Recent Developments In The NFT, Metaverse And Web 3 Space

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

ENSafrica Kenya In Brief

Welcome to the second issue of ENSafrica's Kenya in brief, focusing on the latest legal and regulatory updates across Kenya's corporate commercial...

South Africa Privacy

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ENS

New Judgment Shows That Electronic Contracts Are Becoming More Acceptable In SA Law

On 1 June 2023, the Johannesburg High Court published its judgment in the matter of FirstRand Bank Limited t/a Wesbank v Leon Gregory Govendor...

South Africa Technology

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The Metaverse, Retail And Brand Protection

When first confronted with concepts such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs, it took most of us quite some time before we felt it was "safe enough" to make our first online purchase.

South Africa IP

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ENS

Recent Developments In The NFT, Metaverse And Web 3 Space

As technology continues to advance, the digital landscape is constantly evolving, presenting new opportunities and challenges for Intellectual Property (IP) law.

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

ESG Series | Crypto: Regulation To Watch (Video)

South Africa Technology

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ENS

New Accountable Institutions In Terms Of FICA

Amendments to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 ("FICA") (defining accountable institutions) were published on 29 November 2022.

South Africa Technology

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South Africa Declares Crypto Assets As A ‘financial Product'

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority published the Declaration of Crypto Assets as a Financial Product under the Financial Advisory & Intermediary Services Act 2002 on 19 October 2022.

South Africa Technology

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The Sovereign Group

The Metaverse, Cryptos, NFTs And IP

In recent articles, we've discussed some of the IP implications of the Metaverse, cryptocurrency, and non-fungible tokens ("NFTs"). But when it comes to securing IP protection, what is really involved?

South Africa IP

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ENS

Clarity For Crypto Asset Service Providers

Over the past few years, there has been a marked uptake in the trading of crypto assets, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Monero. These digital currencies often surpass regulatory scrutiny...

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

FSCA Declares Crypto-assets As Financial Products Under FAIS

South Africa Technology

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ENS

The Second Country In Africa To ‘Accept' Cryptocurrency?

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

Staying Classy. The Complexities Of Blockchain And Trademark Protection.

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

SA's One Size Fits All Approach To Crypto Risk Management Inadequate To Combat Terrorism

South Africa Technology

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ENS

A Token Approach – Web3 Domains

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

Taking A Look At Blockchain And How It Could Be Used Against Counterfeiters

South Africa Technology

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KISCH IP

Managing Cyber Risk As A Matter Of Governance

South Africa Technology

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ENS

What Is A Nft, And Is This Even Legal ?

South Africa Technology

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

NFT Now Recognised As Property In The UK – What Does This Mean For South Africa?

South Africa Technology

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

Block By Block: The Ups And Downs Of Blockchain

South Africa Technology

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ENS

He Who Controls The Spice Controls The Universe. But Not The Copyright.

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Tea On NFT's, IP And Web 3

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

What You Need To Know About NFTs And Smart Contracts

South Africa Technology

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ENS

NFTs: Fair Use, Or The Work Of Inglorious Basterds?

South Africa IP

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ENS

South Africa Technology

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ENS

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Aluko & Oyebode

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Financial Inclusion Through Fintech (Video)

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Orison Legal

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A ‘Triple Distilled' Summary Of Recent Trade Mark SCA Cases (Video)

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