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Why the UAE could become the Global Hub for Virtual Asset Proprietary Trading: A Practical Guide with Jurisdictional Comparisons to Singapore and Switzerland

KEY TAKEAWAYS The UAE is emerging as a leading jurisdiction for virtual asset proprietary trading. VARA offers clear, activity-specific regulation for Prop Trading in Dubai.

Beyond the Howey Test: Why the SEC says that Staking aren’t Securities

KEY TAKEAWAYS The SEC has clarified that certain PoS activities are not securities, focusing on the ‘administrative vs. managerial’ distinction of the Howey test. This includes

The GENIUS Act Becomes Law: A Landmark in U.S. Stablecoin Regulation

Please note: TLP Advisors is not a regulated firm or service provider within the territory of the United States of America (“U.S.”). As such, the below should be read for informational

How To Finfluence Without Getting Fined: A Glimpse Into UAE’s Finfluencer Regulations

KEY TAKEAWAYS Anyone offering financial advice or investment recommendations in the UAE on any platform must be licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (“SCA”) and

Bridging Worlds: Real-World Assets and the Future of Decentralised Finance

KEY TAKEAWAYS Decentralised finance (DeFi) is evolving beyond a purely speculative, crypto-native activity into a more mature ecosystem that increasingly seeks sustainable yield and

VARA Rulebooks V2.0

VARA Rulebook Updates – Company and Compliance Rulebook

EU vs. Crypto Anonymity: What You Need to Know

KEY TAKEAWAYS Anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coins will be banned in the EU by 2027 under new AML rules (Regulation 2924/1624). CASPs must now follow strict anti-money

ADGM’s New Employment Regulations: An Alignment with Global Standards

KEY TAKEAWAYS The ADGM Employment Regulations 2024, effective 1 April 2025, replace the 2019 framework and introduce modernised standards aligned with global practices. The

FSRA Guidance on Listing Applications and Eligibility

[mfn]Paragraph 13 of the Guidance[/mfn] KEY TAKEAWAYS Securities must be listed on the Official List before being traded on any ADGM exchange. Issuers are encouraged to engage

Smart Contracts, Shifting Standards: Understanding the SEC’s New Disclosure Expectations for Tokens

Please note: TLP Advisors is not a regulated firm or service provider within the territory of the United States of America. As such, the below should be read for informational purposes only.