Policies & Regulations
Stay informed with the latest updates on cryptocurrency regulations and blockchain policies worldwide. Explore news on crypto compliance, taxation, and legal frameworks shaping the digital asset landscape.
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DMCC and VARA Partner to Advance Global Tokenized Commodities Framework
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the first free zone in the UAE to embrace crypto back in 2017–2018 and the…
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SEC to Introduce “Innovation Exemption” for Crypto and Blockchain Startups by Year-End
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to introduce an “innovation exemption” that could reshape the regulatory landscape…
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Triple A, TON DLT Foundation, and LBank Among Firms Penalized by VARA
For years, many firms in the digital asset industry have marketed themselves as headquartered in Dubai or actively operating from…
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VARA Penalizes 19 Unlicensed Firms, Issues Public Warning
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has intensified its enforcement measures, announcing penalties against 19 unlicensed firms operating in the…
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DFSA Issues Consultation Paper No. 168: Enhancements to Crypto Token Regulation
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has released Consultation Paper No. 168 (CP 168), seeking public feedback on proposed enhancements…
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U.S. Government Shutdown Freezes SEC Reviews, Puts Crypto ETFs on Hold
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun shutting down operations following a lapse in government funding, forcing most…
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White House Withdraws Brian Quintenz’s Nomination to Chair CFTC Amid Crypto Feud
The White House has withdrawn Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Politico reported, citing officials…
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SCA Opens CARF Public Consultation Amid UAE’s Push to Harmonize Crypto Oversight
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has opened a public consultation on the proposed Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), inviting industry…
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Europe’s Digital Euro and Stablecoins: Fighting U.S. Dollar Dominance with Blockchain Innovation
Europe is facing a critical moment in digital finance. The rise of U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins, such as Tether and Circle’s…
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ECB Pushes for Stricter Stablecoin Rules as Global Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies
The European Central Bank (ECB) is stepping up its call for stricter oversight of multi-issuance stablecoins, citing concerns that unchecked…
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