Why SA needs stablecoin regulations – and fast

About this episode

Wiehann Olivier discusses the need for expedited stablecoin regulations in South Africa.

Wiehann Olivier, partner and global co-head of digital assets for Forvis Mazars, explains what new stablecoin regulations will look like and why SA needs to speed up its regulatory reform. Moneyweb Crypto news articles

People in this episode

Guest: Wiehann Olivier

Topics covered

• stablecoin regulations
• regulatory reform
• digital assets
• financial regulation
• South Africa

Keywords

• stablecoin
• regulations
• South Africa
• digital assets
• financial reform

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Forvis Mazars

Places: SA

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