Regulation & Policy
UAE Digital Asset Ecosystem Builds Through Pressure as Financial System Holds Strong
Walid Abou ZakiMarch 18, 2026
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Investors sue JPMorgan over a $328M crypto fraud scheme, alleging the bank ignored red flags linked to Goliath Ventures and failed to prevent investor losses.
South Korea fines Bithumb $24 million and imposes a six-month partial suspension after millions of AML violations tied to unregistered crypto platforms.
Georgia is moving toward a more formal stablecoin environment as the National Bank of Georgia develops rules for the initial offering of stable virtual assets under the country’s broader VASP framework.
The US, UK, and Canada launch Operation Atlantic to combat crypto fraud, targeting phishing scams, protecting users, and strengthening cross-border efforts.
The SEC proposes limiting OTC Rule 15c2-11 to equities, raising new questions about how disclosure frameworks could apply to crypto assets and other markets.
The Bank of England says it is open to revising proposed stablecoin holding limits after industry criticism ahead of new UK digital asset regulations.
A US federal court in Alabama dismissed Anti-Terrorism Act claims against Binance, marking the exchange’s second legal victory in similar lawsuits in one week.
Kazakhstan launches a presidential plan to strengthen and grow its cryptocurrency industry, attracting innovation and global investment.
The Clarity Act, a key U.S. crypto market structure bill, may face delays as Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggests it is unlikely to advance before April.
Investors sued JPMorgan over its alleged role in a $328M crypto Ponzi scheme run by Goliath Ventures, claiming the bank ignored suspicious transactions.
The CBUAE allows banks to host disaster-recovery data outside the UAE on a case-by-case basis as part of efforts to maintain stability in the banking system.
SEC and CFTC sign a coordination pact to align oversight of crypto and financial markets, aiming to reduce regulatory fragmentation and support innovation.
U.S. senators are negotiating a compromise on stablecoin rewards within the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act amid concerns from banks over potential deposit outflows.
US banking groups are considering legal action against the OCC over crypto trust bank charters granted to firms like Ripple and Paxos.
US lawmakers are considering allowing crypto exchanges to temporarily freeze suspicious digital assets to combat fraud and money laundering.
A U.S. federal court has dismissed all Anti-Terrorism Act claims against Binance, marking a significant legal victory for the crypto exchange.
More than $3 billion in digital assets in 2025 were linked to networks associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
VARA warns crypto exchange MEXC may be offering services without a license, urging investors to verify providers under the emirate’s regulatory framework.
The SEC seeks to settle its case against Justin Sun, proposing a $10M penalty for BitTorrent developer Rainberry while dropping claims against TRON affiliates.