Tag: CryptoAssets

Looking ahead to 2026, fintech will transform how financial services are delivered and accessed. Rapid technological innovation and shifting market dynamics drive this change. Key areas include machine learning, payments, crypto and blockchain, open finance, embedded finance and investment platforms.

When the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) hears the Standard Bank vs SARB appeal in 2026, the court will decide whether the 1961 Exchange Control Regulations can stretch to cover Bitcoin. This moment will define whether a borderless digital asset fits inside legislation written before computers existed. The stakes sit high, especially as the crypto crackdown intensifies across South Africa.