South Africa: Cryptocurrency advertising regulation in Code of Advertising Practice
Progress
Current status
adopted
23 Jan 2023 adopted
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced expansion of Code of Advertising Practice including crypto regulation
On 23 January 2023, the South African Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) announced it was broadening the scope of its "Code of Advertising Practice" (ARB Code). In particular, the ARB Code introduces new regulations for advertisements of crypto asse…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body