The South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority has published its December 2025 register of Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) licensed under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002 (FAIS Act), setting out which providers are authorised to offer crypto-related financial services and highlighting subsequent changes to prior approvals. Section A lists 291 licensed CASPs, with each entry showing the Financial Service Provider (FSP) number, FAIS licence category (including Category I, II, IIA and III) and authorised activities such as advice, intermediary services, investment management and administrative services. The register includes firms such as First National Bank (a division of FirstRand Bank Limited), Luno, VALR, Altcoin Trader, OVEX, ChainEX, Rainfin and Yellow Card Financial South Africa. Separate sections flag seven providers with product categories removed after previous approval (Wealth Tap, Intelligent Asset Minders, Roseland, Salvo Capital, Integral Wealth Management, Legen Capital and Simpson Consulting), one licence that has lapsed (Kaon Investment Management), and one licence that has been provisionally withdrawn (Nessfin Investments and Finance Group).
South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority 2025-12-18
South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority publishes December 2025 list of licensed crypto asset service providers and post-approval changes
The South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority released its December 2025 register of Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) licensed under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002. The register details 291 licensed CASPs, including major firms like First National Bank and Luno, and notes changes such as the removal of product categories for seven providers and the lapse or provisional withdrawal of two licences.