Crypto Assets Regulation & Compliance Conference 2026

It is now 3 years that crypto assets was declared as a financial product under section 1 of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act.

Much has changed over the last 3 years.

The risk and compliance approach of the different players in the crypto space, are different, but the rules and regulations are the same.

There are many challenges on the compliance front due to an ever changing regulatory environment.

Regulators are expected to keep on updating frameworks to address the evolving crypto environment. Transparency is very important while awaiting the introduction of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) to be released next year.

Key challenges to crypto asset compliance in South Africa include the inherent anonymity of transactions, the cross-border nature of assets, technology challenges, the significant cost and complexity of implementing compliance systems, and the need for businesses to navigate an evolving regulatory framework.

All the above issues amongst others be addressed at the Crypto Assets Regulation & Compliance Conferences 2026

The event taking place on 18 & 19 March 2026 in Johannesburg, follows in the footsteps of last year’s very successful first event that was attended by close to 200 attendees.

With excellent feedback received, the event is back on the calendar in 2026.

The programme will cover issues such as: regulation and compliance, risk management, money laundering, impact on financial institutions and technology.

As South Africa continues to navigate the evolving digital asset landscape, this conference provides a timely platform for key stakeholders—regulators, financial institutions, legal experts, fintechs and crypto assets service providers—to engage on the latest regulatory developments, compliance strategies, and emerging risks & opportunities in the crypto space.