南非的加密貨幣許可製度不太可能在即將到來的選舉中動搖

產業觀察家表示，南非即將於 5 月 29 日舉行的選舉不太可能影響其加密貨幣許可製度。該國將在未來幾週內分發 60 個加密貨幣許可證，專家認為政治不會阻礙該國的數位資產議程。金融部門行為監理局 (FSCA) 已經建立了加密貨幣監管框架，儘管政治存在不確定性，但監管格局預計將保持穩定，因為 FSCA 和南非儲備銀行的運作不受政治影響。

South Africa's Impending Elections Unlikely to Derail Crypto Licensing Regime

南非即將舉行的選舉不太可能破壞加密貨幣許可製度

As South Africa prepares for its general elections slated for May 29th, industry observers are closely monitoring the country's crypto licensing framework, which is expected to grant licenses to numerous firms in the coming weeks.

隨著南非為定於 5 月 29 日舉行的大選做準備，行業觀察家正在密切關注該國的加密貨幣許可框架，預計該框架將在未來幾週內向眾多公司授予許可證。

Crypto Industry Confident in Policy Stability

加密產業對政策穩定性充滿信心

Despite the upcoming political transition, members of the crypto community have expressed optimism that the country's agenda for digital assets will not be compromised.

儘管即將到來的政治過渡，加密社群成員仍樂觀地認為該國的數位資產議程不會受到損害。

"We've been pretty stable over the past 30 years when it comes to ensuring the [South African Reserve Bank] and FSCA are independent of politics," said Mpumelelo Ndamane, CEO of South Africa-based crypto wallet provider Nuud Money. "It won’t affect the crypto policy."

南非加密錢包提供商 Nuud Money 首席執行官 Mpumelelo Ndamane 表示：“過去 30 年來，我們在確保南非儲備銀行和 FSCA 獨立於政治方面一直相當穩定。” “這不會影響加密貨幣政策。”

South Africa's Crypto Regulatory Landscape

南非的加密貨幣監管格局

In recognition of the growing importance of cryptocurrencies in modern finance, South Africa recently established a licensing regime for crypto assets, becoming one of the first African nations to do so. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is expected to issue 60 licenses to crypto firms under this framework, with Luno, Zignaly, and VALR among the initial recipients.

由於意識到加密貨幣在現代金融中日益增長的重要性，南非最近建立了加密資產許可製度，成為最早這樣做的非洲國家之一。金融部門行為監理局 (FSCA) 預計將在此框架下向加密貨幣公司頒發 60 份許可證，Luno、Zignaly 和 VALR 是首批獲得者之一。

In 2022, the country brought crypto providers under the ambit of its Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, enabling the regulation of digital assets as financial products.

2022 年，該國將加密貨幣提供者納入《金融諮詢和中介服務法》的範圍內，從而實現了對數位資產作為金融產品的監管。

Government's Focus on Digital Asset Use Cases

政府對數位資產用例的關注

In a further indication of its forward-thinking approach, South Africa's National Treasury recently announced that the nation's Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group will explore use cases for stablecoins and consider a corresponding policy and regulatory response this year.

南非國家財政部最近宣布，該國政府間金融科技工作小組將探索穩定幣的用例，並在今年考慮相應的政策和監管回應，這進一步表明了其前瞻性思維。

The group will also examine the impact of tokenization, the representation of real-world assets on a blockchain, on domestic markets and plans to publish a discussion paper outlining the regulatory implications of tokenization and blockchain-based financial market infrastructure by December.

該小組還將研究代幣化（區塊鏈上現實世界資產的表示形式）對國內市場的影響，並計劃在12 月之前發布一份討論文件，概述代幣化和基於區塊鏈的金融市場基礎設施的監管影響。

"I think that in South Africa, in particular, the work that has been done on digital assets has been to address problems that in many respects are apolitical, and the approach they've taken has been apolitical as well," John McCarthy, general counsel for global regulatory affairs at Fireblocks, said in an interview.

「我認為，特別是在南非，在數位資產方面所做的工作一直是為了解決在許多方面與政治無關的問題，而且他們採取的方法也是與政治無關的，」約翰·麥卡錫(John McCarthy) 將軍說。

International Recognition and Collaboration

國際認可與合作

South Africa's progressive stance on crypto regulation has not gone unnoticed by the international community. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental body that sets global standards for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism, has recognized South Africa's efforts and included the country in its network of member states.

南非在加密貨幣監管方面的進步立場並沒有被國際社會忽視。金融行動特別工作小組（FATF）是一個制定反洗錢和打擊資助恐怖主義全球標準的政府間機構，它認可了南非的努力，並將該國納入其成員國網絡。

As the world continues to grapple with the regulatory challenges posed by cryptocurrencies, South Africa's experience and leadership in this field provide valuable lessons for other nations seeking to embrace digital asset innovation while safeguarding financial stability.

隨著世界繼續應對加密貨幣帶來的監管挑戰，南非在該領域的經驗和領導地位為其他尋求擁抱數位資產創新同時維護金融穩定的國家提供了寶貴的經驗教訓。

Political Uncertainty Unlikely to Impact Long-Term Crypto Agenda

政治不確定性不太可能影響長期加密議程

Despite the political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming elections, industry experts are confident that South Africa's commitment to fostering a robust and well-regulated crypto ecosystem will remain a priority.

儘管即將到來的選舉存在政治不確定性，但行業專家相信，南非致力於培育強大且監管良好的加密生態系統的承諾仍將是首要任務。

The African National Congress (ANC), the dominant political party for the past 30 years, may face a challenge to its majority, potentially leading to the formation of a coalition government. However, observers believe that the independence of the South African Reserve Bank and FSCA from political influence will ensure continuity in the country's crypto policy.

過去 30 年來佔據主導地位的政黨非洲人國民大會 (ANC) 可能會面臨對其多數席位的挑戰，從而有可能組成聯合政府。然而，觀察家認為，南非儲備銀行和 FSCA 不受政治影響的獨立性將確保該國加密貨幣政策的連續性。

Conclusion

結論

As South Africa embarks on its electoral process, the crypto community remains cautiously optimistic that the country's progressive approach to digital asset regulation will continue regardless of the political outcome. The upcoming elections represent an opportunity for the nation to reaffirm its commitment to innovation and economic growth in the rapidly evolving realm of cryptocurrencies.

隨著南非開始選舉進程，加密貨幣界仍然謹慎樂觀地認為，無論政治結果如何，該國對數位資產監管的漸進方式都將持續下去。即將到來的選舉為該國提供了一個機會，可以重申其在快速發展的加密貨幣領域對創新和經濟成長的承諾。