Regulation of crypto assets might come into force within the next nine to 15 months, said Reserve Bank deputy governor Kuben Pillay.
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The South African Reserve Bank has taken a step closer to creating a national digital currency. This is after it took the wraps last week off the second phase of Project Khokha.
More engagement with the fintech industry is needed before distributed ledger technology can be incorporated into South Africa’s financial markets, according to a new report.
The Reserve Bank raised its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, citing inflation risks linked to the war in Ukraine.
Consumer inflation quickened faster than expected in December to 5.9% year on year, from 5.5% in November, setting the stage for another rate hike.
South Africa recorded R557.9-billion of foreign direct investment inflows in the third quarter of 2021.
South Africa’s financial regulator is planning to unveil a regulatory framework covering cryptocurrencies early next year.
The South African Reserve Bank raised its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% on Thursday, citing increased inflation risks.
The Bank for International Settlements will test the use of central bank digital currencies with South Africa and other countries in an experiment that could lead to a more efficient global payments platform.
South Africa is moving with more urgency to stiffen oversight of cryptocurrency assets after a proliferation of scams.