23/06/2026
Cryptocurrency & Exchange Control β do I need SARB approval to transfer cryptocurrency offshore?
South Africa operates a complex exchange control regime, governed primarily by the Currency and Exchanges Act, 1933 and the Exchange Control Regulations, 1961. The principle object of the exchange control regime is to regulate inward and outward flows of βcapitalβ from South Africa, each of which are subject to the oversight of the South African Reserve Bank.
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https://bdplaw.co.za/2026/06/17/cryptocurrency-exchange-control-do-i-need-sarb-approval-to-transfer-cryptocurrency-offshore/