
The South African Reserve Bank cites booming digital asset use and regulatory gaps as potential threats to the nation's financial stability.
The South African Reserve Bank has warned that rapid growth in cryptocurrency and stablecoin use, combined with insufficient regulation, could pose material risks to South Africa’s financial stability. The bank previously estimated 7.8 million users and 25.3 billion rand in crypto assets by December 2024, and is working with the Finance Ministry to develop new regulatory frameworks to mitigate systemic threats.