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South Africa's push to regulate scientists mirrors a global pattern of governments tightening oversight across professions. For crypto, this is a reminder that regulatory clarity—or the lack thereof—remains a key theme, especially in jurisdictions that are still developing their digital asset frameworks. The lack of clarity in this law is a microcosm of the uncertainty crypto businesses often face.

South Africa proposes a law to require some scientists to register with a professional body, but the current version lacks clarity.