# Blog: digital asset regulation in Africa | Arrel

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> Explainers on African digital asset regulation for institutions: the FSCA CASP list, the Travel Rule under FIC Directive 9 and CARF in South Africa.

# African digital asset regulation, explained.

Short, careful explainers for banks, payment providers and asset managers in Africa. Not legal advice.

[ Regulation · South Africa The FSCA CASP licence list, explained 512 applications, 300 approved, 14 declined, 121 withdrawn: what South Africa's crypto asset service provider list tells an institution choosing a partner. Read the article](https://arreltech.com/resources/blog/fsca-casp-licence-list) [ Compliance · South Africa Travel Rule in South Africa: FIC Directive 9 Live since 30 April 2025. What the Travel Rule asks of South African institutions, and how a check before funds move makes it routine. Read the article](https://arreltech.com/resources/blog/travel-rule-south-africa-fic-directive-9) [ Tax reporting · South Africa CARF in South Africa: the dates that matter Live from 1 March 2026, first return due 31 May 2027. The timeline and the records institutions should already be keeping. Read the article](https://arreltech.com/resources/blog/carf-south-africa-dates)