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South African Regulator Investigates 30 Cases of Unlicensed Crypto Operations

The Enforcement Division within South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has formed a team to investigate individuals or entities operating crypto financial services without proper licenses. Currently, 30 cases…

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NYSE Partners With Coindesk for Bitcoin-Tracking Financial Products

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has teamed up with Coindesk Indices to develop cash-settled options contracts that track bitcoin prices. These contracts, based on the Coindesk Bitcoin Price Index…

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Finder.com sued by Australian regulator over its crypto yield product

ASIC claimed a crypto yield-bearing product from Finder’s registered exchange was unlicensed, the firm disagreed but refused to say if it would fight the suit.

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South African Treasury on Crypto Regulations: Amendments to Relevant Laws to Be Finalized in 2022

The South African Treasury says it expects the amendments to the country’s financial laws — that will see crypto asset service providers being included as accountable institutions — to be…

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Crypto Complaints Have Increased Significantly Says South Africa Financial Sector Ombud

Nonkumbulo Tshombe, an advocate with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Ombud, recently revealed that her office has noted a significant increase in the number of cryptocurrency-related complaints during…

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