Foreign Exchange Controls
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India's central bank has relaunched its "currency defense battle," directly supplying foreign exchange to oil majors and cutting speculative forex purchases by 95% starting October 12.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a package of rupee defense measures over the weekend, effective October 12, 2026. It will open a special window to directly provide foreign exchange to three
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South African Court Rules Bitcoin as Capital and Currency: Cross-Border Transfers Face Stricter Regulation
On June 1, 2026, the Johannesburg High Court of Gauteng, South Africa, ruled that Bitcoin is both "currency" and "capital," overturning a previous judgment that cryptocurrency was not subject to foreign exchange controls. This ruling stems from a case involving the cross-border transfer of 1,680 Bitcoins, signaling South Africa's determination to integrate crypto assets into its existing foreign exchange control framework. The South African Reserve Bank and the National Treasury are pushing for stricter reporting and authorization regulations, with violators potentially facing hefty fines and imprisonment, underscoring the complexity and uncertainty of the country's cryptocurrency regulatory environment.
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India's central bank has relaunched its "currency defense battle," directly supplying foreign exchange to oil majors and cutting speculative forex purchases by 95% starting October 12.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a package of rupee defense measures over the weekend, effective October 12, 2026. It will open a special window to directly provide foreign exchange to three
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South African Court Rules Bitcoin as Capital and Currency: Cross-Border Transfers Face Stricter Regulation
On June 1, 2026, the Johannesburg High Court of Gauteng, South Africa, ruled that Bitcoin is both "currency" and "capital," overturning a previous judgment that cryptocurrency was not subject to foreign exchange controls. This ruling stems from a case involving the cross-border transfer of 1,680 Bitcoins, signaling South Africa's determination to integrate crypto assets into its existing foreign exchange control framework. The South African Reserve Bank and the National Treasury are pushing for stricter reporting and authorization regulations, with violators potentially facing hefty fines and imprisonment, underscoring the complexity and uncertainty of the country's cryptocurrency regulatory environment.
Foreign Exchange Controls
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