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A comparative appraisal of the regulation of cryptocurrency in South Africa
Dissertation (LLM (Mercantile Law))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/103416 A comparative appraisal of the regulation of cryptocurrency in South Africa Van Heerden, C.M. (Corlia) u18087664@tuks.co.za Mnisi, Ntokozo UCTD Regulation of cryptocurrencies Crypto Assets Regulatory Working Group (CARWG) Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) CASPs South Africa Dissertation (LLM (Mercantile Law))--University of Pretoria, 2023. In recent years, South Africa has faced several challenges, including rising unemployment and inflation. These economic pressures have led an increasing number of South Africans to explore alternative sources of income and investment opportunities. Among the most promising of these alternatives is cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies are decentralised virtual currencies that use blockchain technology to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. They are created and managed through the internet using open-source applications within a peer-to-peer network. Due to their innovative nature, cryptocurrencies offer numerous advantages and have been hailed as one of the most significant financial innovations of the 21st century. However, cryptocurrencies are also associated with a range of risks and challenges, both for individual users and for the broader financial system. One of the primary concerns is the attraction of criminal activities, which has led to increasing calls for regulatory intervention. The collapse of FTX and other cryptocurrency enterprises in 2022 has further emphasised the urgent need for robust regulation to protect consumers within a highly volatile and decentralised financial ecosystem. As a result, there is a pressing need for comprehensive regulatory measures governing cryptocurrencies, both locally and internationally. If cryptocurrencies are to achieve widespread adoption, as current trends suggest, their regulation must be prioritised. Furthermore, the introduction of such regulation is expected to bring much-needed stability to an otherwise volatile industry, helping to mitigate the risks that cryptocurrencies pose to financial stability. This dissertation aims to provide a critical analysis of South Africa’s proposed approach to cryptocurrency regulation, with a comparative assessment of Singapore’s regulatory framework. Additionally, it seeks to clarify the nature and functionality of cryptocurrencies, along with their associated benefits and drawbacks. Finally, the study will evaluate whether South Africa’s regulatory stance is optimal and explore opportunities for improvement by drawing lessons from Singapore’s approach. Mercantile Law LLM (Mercantile Law) Unrestricted Faculty of Laws SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 2025-07-16T14:01:11Z 2025-07-16T14:01:11Z 2025-09 2023-10 Mini Dissertation * S2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/103416 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.29534441 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Regulation of cryptocurrencies Crypto Assets Regulatory Working Group (CARWG) Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) CASPs South Africa A comparative appraisal of the regulation of cryptocurrency in South Africa |
| title | A comparative appraisal of the regulation of cryptocurrency in South Africa |
| title_full | A comparative appraisal of the regulation of cryptocurrency in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | A comparative appraisal of the regulation of cryptocurrency in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comparative appraisal of the regulation of cryptocurrency in South Africa |
| title_short | A comparative appraisal of the regulation of cryptocurrency in South Africa |
| title_sort | comparative appraisal of the regulation of cryptocurrency in south africa |
| topic | UCTD Regulation of cryptocurrencies Crypto Assets Regulatory Working Group (CARWG) Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) CASPs South Africa |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/103416 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.29534441 |