South Africa Crypto Regulation Timeline

Key dates for crypto licensing in South Africa under the FAIS Act.

1. 1 Jun 2023FSCA

   CASP Licensing Opens

   The FSCA begins licensing crypto asset service providers under the FAIS Act.

   Source: FSCA official

2. 30 Jun 2025Deadline

   Regulatory Exam Exemption Ends

   The exemption for CASPs and key individuals from regulatory exams, granted on 11 May 2023, was extended until 30 June 2025; no further extension.

   Source: FSCA official

3. 31 Mar 2026FSCA

   310 of 533 Applications Approved

   17 declined and 124 withdrawn; 81 investigations into unlicensed CASPs.

   Source: FSCA official

4. 15 Apr 2026FSCA

   FSCA Licensing Update

   The FSCA publishes its figures and the list of licensed CASPs (March 2026).

   Source: FSCA, List official