Fais Ombud now able to take on crypto asset complaints
Following the classification of crypto assets as a financial product.
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Following the classification of crypto assets as a financial product.
Without the resources required for modern policing, criminals will continue to exploit investigative weaknesses and cryptocurrency.
Fais Ombud's latest annual report also highlights the total reliance by some FSPs on risk-profiling questionnaires, to clients' detriment.
Customers now have a degree of protection: the Fais Ombud has jurisdiction to hear crypto-related complaints up to an R800 000 monetary cap.
Described as a watershed moment for cryptos in SA, industry leaders say it will allow for mass adoption, including from institutional players, while making it easier to snuff out scams.