RSA FSCA Crypto Asset Providers

Published on: Oct 9, 2025

On Oct. 6, RSA FSCA issued information request (FAIS)/questionnaire.

  • RSA FSCA published information request 2 of 2025 (FAIS) and questionnaire relating to an official request from FSCA regarding crypto asset-related activities performed by licensed Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) in compliance with Financial Advisory Intermediary Services Act 37/2002.
  • Information Request
  • The information gathered will assist RSA FSCA in understanding the scope, nature and risks associated with crypto asset-related activities.
  • CASPs are licensed entities providing financial services related to crypto assets under the FAIS Act and exemptions in FSCA FAIS Notice 90 of 2022.
  • RSA FSCA declared crypto assets as financial products under FAIS Act in Oct. 2022.
  • This request builds on prior data collection efforts to enhance regulatory development, consumer protection, and market integrity; FSCA seeks updated/detailed information on crypto asset services to better understand the domestic crypto ecosystem.
  • Failure to comply constitutes an offence under the Financial Sector Regulation Act.
  • Questionnaire contains full list of info request questions for reference purposes.
  • Effectiveness
  • CASPs must complete an online questionnaire with information as of Jun. 30, 2025; and submit it by Dec. 5, 2025.
Regulators
RSA FSCA
Entity Types
B/D; Depo; Exch; MSB
Reference
RN, 10/6/2025; Act 37/2002;
Functions
Compliance; Cyber; Financial; Legal; Market Conduct; Risk; Technology
Countries
South Africa
Category
State
N/A
Products
Cryptocurrency; Custody; Derivatives; Payments; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
EMEA
Rule Date
Oct 6, 2025
Effective Date
Dec 5, 2025
Rule ID
271833
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Oct 6, 2025
Report Section
International