Crypto Regulations And Risks

Summary

Crypto asset service providers in South Africa are accountable under FICA. Security rights depend on the principal debts validity. Mechanics dont automatically get a tacit hypothec for unpaid repairs. Credit cards arent negotiable instruments under the Bills of Exchange Act. World of Warcraft Gold isnt a centralized non-convertible virtual currency. EFT transactions are automated. Using unlawfully obtained money for property purchases is an offense under POCA. Estate agents must report suspicious activities under FICA. Mortgagors retain property ownership until foreclosure. Three-party credit card agreements dont include cardholder-supplier agreements. Real security involves property, not third-party obligations. All virtual currencies are digital. Attachment orders secure rental arrears. Ripple is decentralized, not a centralized convertible currency. Cryptocurrency risks include fraud, unauthorized use, and infrastructure failures.

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True or False: In both cases of real and personal security, the right of security is an accessory right. That means that the right is independent from the principal debt and will therefore be valid even if the principal debt is invalid. --------------------------------------- Waar of Onwaar: In die geval van beide saaklike sekerheidstelling en persoonlike sekuriteit is die reg op sekuriteit ‘n aksessore reg. Dit beteken dat die reg onafhanklik is van die hoofskuld en daarom geldig sal wees selfs al is die hoofskuld ongeldig. Question * Answer a. False / Onwaar b. True / Waar
The correct answer is:
a. False / Onwaar
In both cases of real and personal security, the right of security is indeed an accessory right. This means that the right is dependent on the principal debt and will not be valid if the principal debt is invalid.
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True or False: Andy was recently involved in a car accident in which his car sustained severe structural damage. He sent his car to Zoe Mechanics Ltd for repairs. If Andy does not pay for the repairs, Zoe Mechanics will automatically obtain a tacit hypothec over the vehicle. --------------------------------------- Waar of Onwaar: Andy was onlangs in 'n motorongeluk betrokke waarin sy motor ernstige strukturele skade opgedoen het. Hy stuur sy motor na Zoe Mechanics Bpk. vir herstelwerk. As Andy nie vir die herstelwerk betaal nie, kry Zoe Mechanics outomaties 'n stilswyende hipoteek oor die voertuig. Question * Answer a. True / Waar b. False / Onwaar
The answer is b. False / Onwaar. In South African law, a tacit hypothec (a security right over a debtor's property) does not automatically arise in favor of mechanics for unpaid repairs. Specific legal action is required to secure such a right.
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True or False: Credit cards are negotiable instruments and are, therefore, regulated by the Bills of Exchange Act * of *. --------------------------------------- Waar of Onwaar: Kredietkaarte is verhandelbare instrumente en word dus gereguleer deur die Wisselwet * van *. Question * Answer a. False / Onwaar b. True / Waar
The correct answer is a. False / Onwaar. Credit cards are not considered negotiable instruments and are not regulated by the Bills of Exchange Act * of *. They are generally governed by different sets of regulations and consumer protection laws.
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Choose the correct option: Which one of the following is not an example of a centralised non-convertible virtual currency? --------------------------------------- Kies die korrekte opsie: Watter een van die volgende is nie ‘n voorbeeld van ‘n gesentraliseerde nie-omskepbare virtuele geldeenheid nie? Question * Answer a. Q Coins b. WebMoney c. None of the other options / Nie een van die ander opsies nie. d. World of Warcraft Gold
The correct answer is:
d. World of Warcraft Gold
World of Warcraft Gold is a virtual currency used within the World of Warcraft game, but it is not centralized nor non-convertible in the same way as the others listed.
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True or False: In the context of EFT transactions, both the transfer of funds and the payment of third parties occur through automated transactions as the payer’s instruction is executed by the bank’s computer without human intervention. --------------------------------------- Waar of Onwaar: In die konteks van EFT transaksies vind beide die oordrag van fondse en betaling van derde partye plaas deur middel van geoutomatiseerde transaksies as die betaler se instruksies uitgevoer word deur die bank se rekenaar sonder menslike betrokkenheid. Question * Answer a. False / Onwaar b. True / Waar
The correct answer is b. True / Waar. In the context of EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) transactions, both the transfer of funds and the payment to third parties typically occur through automated processes, executed by the bank’s computer without human intervention.
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True or False: A person who buys property on behalf of someone else and suspects that unlawfully obtained money is used to pay therefor, will be guilty of an offence. --------------------------------------- Waar of Onwaar ‘n Persoon wat eiendom koop namens iemand anders en wat vermoed dat onregmatig bekomde geld gebruik is om daarvoor te betaal, sal skuldig wees aan ‘n misdryf. Question * Answer a. True / Waar b. False / Onwaar
The answer to your question is a. True / Waar. In South Africa, under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), a person who knowingly assists in transactions involving proceeds of unlawful activities can indeed be guilty of an offence.
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True or False: In terms of FICA, estate agents have a legal duty to report illegal or suspicious activity. --------------------------------------- Waar of Onwaar: Ingevolge FICA het eiendomsagente ‘n regsplig om onwettige of verdagte aktiwiteite te rapporteer. Question * Answer a. True / Waar b. False / Onwaar
True. In terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) in South Africa, estate agents do have a legal duty to report any illegal or suspicious activity. This is part of their obligation as accountable institutions under the Act.
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True or False: A mortgagee retains the ownership in, as well as the use of, the property until the mortgage bond is foreclosed or cancelled. --------------------------------------- Waar of Onwaar: ‘n Verbandhouer behou die eienaarskap oor, sowel as die gebruik van, die eiendom totdat die verbandlening opgeroep of gekanselleer word. Question * Answer a. False / Onwaar b. True / Waar
The correct answer is a. False / Onwaar. In South Africa, the mortgagor (borrower) retains ownership and use of the property, while the mortgagee (lender) holds a security interest in the property. The lender does not obtain ownership unless foreclosure occurs.
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Choose the correct option: Which one of the following agreements does not form part of a three-party credit card agreement? a. An agreement between the issuer and the supplier in terms of which the issuer undertakes to reimburse the supplier on certain conditions and against payment of a certain percentage.. b. An agreement between the issuer and the cardholder in terms of which the cardholder undertakes to reimburse the supplier on certain conditions and against payment of a certain percentage. c. An agreement between the cardholder and the issuer in terms of which the holder can make purchases within a limit at suppliers who accept the card.. d. An agreement between the cardholder and the supplier for purchasing goods or rendering services.
The correct answer is:
d. An agreement between the cardholder and the supplier for purchasing goods or rendering services.
This type of agreement is not typically part of a three-party credit card agreement, which usually involves the issuer, the cardholder, and the supplier.
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True or False: In the case of real security, a third party undertakes to fulfil the debtor’s obligation if the main debtor fails to do so. --------------------------------------- Waar of Onwaar: In die geval van saaklike sekerheidstelling onderneem ‘n derde party om die skuldenaar se verpligting na te kom indien die hoofskuldenaar versuim om dit te doen. Question * Answer a. True / Waar b. False / Onwaar
The correct answer to your question is:
b. False / Onwaar
In the case of real security, it is typically the property or asset that serves as security for the debt, not a third party. A third party undertaking to fulfill the debtor’s obligation if the main debtor fails is more characteristic of personal security, such as suretyship.
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True or False: All virtual currencies are digital currencies. --------------------------------------- Waar of Onwaar: Alle virtuele geldeenhede is digitale geldeenhede. Question * Answer a. False / Onwaar b. True / Waar
True or False: All virtual currencies are digital currencies.
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Waar of Onwaar: Alle virtuele geldeenhede is digitale geldeenhede.
Answer:
b. True / Waar
Virtual currencies are a subset of digital currencies. All virtual currencies exist in digital form, but not all digital currencies are virtual (e.g., central bank digital currencies).
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Choose the correct option: The following is an example of security through operation of a. Alec rents an apartment in Stellenbosch but falls behind with his rental. Sipho, the lessor, was successful in applying for the attachment of Alec’s moveable property in the apartment and the sherriff of the court already executed the order of court. b. Matt had a better sound system installed in his car by BoomBoomSound (Pty) Ltd. Matt has not yet paid the full amount for the upgrade, but he has already fetched the car. BoomBoomSound (Pty) Ltd can now insist that Matt brings back the car so that they can keep it until the outstanding amount has been paid. / c. Mary and Bill upgraded their kitchen through KitchenWow (CC). There is still an amount outstanding and KitchenWow (CC) removes the fridge and loose-standing stove from the kitchen to take back to their business premises as security until Mary and Bill pays the outstanding amount. /
The correct option is:
a. Alec rents an apartment in Stellenbosch but falls behind with his rental. Sipho, the lessor, was successful in applying for the attachment of Alec’s moveable property in the apartment and the sheriff of the court already executed the order of court.
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Choose the correct option: Which one of the following is not an example of a centralised convertible virtual currency? --------------------------------------- Kies die korrekte opsie: Watter een van die volgende is nie ‘n voorbeeld van ‘n gesentraliseerde omskepbare virtuele geldeenheid nie? Question * Answer a. Second Life Linden dollars / Second Life Linden doller b. PerfectMoney c. Ripple d. WebMoney
The correct answer is:
c. Ripple
Ripple is a decentralized cryptocurrency, which means it is not a centralized convertible virtual currency.
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Choose the correct option: Which one of the following is not an example of a centralised convertible virtual currency? --------------------------------------- Kies die korrekte opsie: Watter een van die volgende is nie ‘n voorbeeld van ‘n gesentraliseerde omskepbare virtuele geldeenheid nie? Question * Answer a. Second Life Linden dollars / Second Life Linden doller b. PerfectMoney c. Ripple d. WebMoney
The correct answer is:
c. Ripple
Ripple is generally considered a decentralized cryptocurrency, not a centralized virtual currency.
Do you have any other questions about virtual currencies or any other legal matters?
Choose the correct option: Various consumer risks may flow from the use of cryptocurrencies. These risks include(s): --------------------------------------- Kies die korrekte opsie: Verskeie verbruikersrisikos mag voortvloei uit die gebruik van kriptogeldeenhede. Hierdie risikos sluit in: Question * Answer a. Fraud / Bedrog. b. Unauthorised use of the user's ownership credentials. / Ongemagtigde gebruik van die gebruiker se eienaarskap inligting. c. Infrastructure failures. / Infrastruktuur mislukkings. d. All the other options. / Al die ander opsies.
The correct answer is:
d. All the other options / Al die ander opsies.
Cryptocurrencies come with various consumer risks including fraud, unauthorized use of ownership credentials, and infrastructure failures.
Do you have any other questions about cryptocurrencies or related legal issues?
Choose the correct option: Various consumer risks may flow from the use of cryptocurrencies. These risks include(s): --------------------------------------- Kies die korrekte opsie: Verskeie verbruikersrisikos mag voortvloei uit die gebruik van kriptogeldeenhede. Hierdie risikos sluit in: Question * Answer a. Fraud / Bedrog. b. Unauthorised use of the user's ownership credentials. / Ongemagtigde gebruik van die gebruiker se eienaarskap inligting. c. Infrastructure failures. / Infrastruktuur mislukkings. d. All the other options. / Al die ander opsies.
The correct option for the consumer risks associated with the use of cryptocurrencies is:
d. All the other options. / Al die ander opsies.
These risks include fraud, unauthorized use of ownership credentials, and infrastructure failures.
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