South Africa

Ethiopia pushes for domestic AI; S. Africa clears path for Starlink
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6 June, 2025

Ethiopia pushes for domestic AI; S. Africa clears path for Starlink

Elsewhere, South Africa requires telcos to have at least 30% black ownership to receive permit, but the gov’t is changing...
South Africa: Digital assets not subject to forex controls
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30 May, 2025

South Africa: Digital assets not subject to forex controls

In a case pitting South Africa’s largest bank against the central bank, a court ruled that digital assets are not...
This Week in AI: AI vs US Copyright Office; Grok under fire
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16 May, 2025

This Week in AI: AI vs US Copyright Office; Grok under fire

In other AI news, rumors are taking place that OpenAI is in talks for an IPO, and Grok came under...
South Africa implements FATF Travel Rule for digital assets
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9 May, 2025

South Africa implements FATF Travel Rule for digital assets

The Travel Rule took effect on April 30 and requires digital asset users to share information about their transaction counterparties...
Binance shores up compliance gaps in South Africa
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25 April, 2025

Binance shores up compliance gaps in South Africa

Binance said that users must now provide the details of senders and beneficiaries when depositing or withdrawing tokens amid rising...
South Africa’s taxman targets digital asset tax evaders
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11 April, 2025

South Africa’s taxman targets digital asset tax evaders

The SARS says it has invited exchanges and VASPs to register and file their taxes, warning that it will start...
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