Regulating decentralized finance: Can S.Africa strike the right balance?
Awelani Rahulani, Department Head: Financial Technology, Financial Sector Conduct Authority joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:50:15 GMT
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AI Generated Summary
- DeFi market gaining traction in South Africa, attracting retail investors and promising benefits like financial inclusion and lower transaction costs.
- Profile of DeFi users predominantly Gen Z, tech-savvy individuals with high-risk appetite, engaging in lending and trading on platforms like Aave and decentralized exchanges.
- Regulatory challenges in monitoring and safeguarding DeFi sector, highlighting the need for consumer education and enhanced oversight to protect investors.
In a recent survey conducted by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa, 21 crypto asset providers responded substantively, shedding light on the emerging trends in the decentralized finance (DeFi) market. Awelani Rahulani, Department Head of Financial Technology at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, shared key insights from the survey in an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa. The survey aimed to identify the currency value of crypto assets locked in smart contracts and analyze the implications for the market. Rahulani highlighted the importance of understanding and regulating DeFi to ensure consumer protection and market stability. As DeFi gains traction globally and in South Africa, regulators face the challenge of striking the right balance between innovation and oversight to mitigate risks and promote financial inclusion.
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