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Google’s MiCA Ad Policy: A Misstep for Crypto Innovation?

KEY TAKEAWAYS Google’s MiCA-aligned crypto ad policy favors large, licensed platforms and hardware wallet providers, marginalising smaller startups and open-source projects due to

Banners, Disclaimers, and Common Sense: Your Ticket to a Fine-Free Token2049

Disclaimer: Please note that the below is intended to be an illustrative guide and not to constitute legal advice. The regulations for the marketing of virtual assets are extensive, and we

Regulatory Compliance of Multi-Chain Wallet Tracking Solutions: Navigating AML/KYC in a Cross-Chain World

KEY TAKEAWAYS Wallet tracking solutions monitor wallet activity across multiple blockchains, linking addresses to real-world entities and identifying suspicious patterns. In the

Mining for Clarity with the Latest Statement on Crypto-Mining Activities from the SEC

Key Takeaways: The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a Statement on Proof-of-Work (PoW) Mining, opining that certain mining activities do not constitute securities

Crypto gets a New Lira of Scrutiny: An Analysis of Turkey’s new Crypto Asset Framework

KEY TAKEAWAYS New communiqués by the Capital Markets Board, Turkey have been published to introduced strict rules for CASPs to enhance market stability, security, and transparency,

UAE & Singapore: Advancing AML/CFT Standards for Financial Integrity

KEY TAKEAWAYS Singapore has introduced new AML/CFT regulations for Market Operators, while the UAE continues to enforce a broader framework covering financial institutions, DNFBPs, and

Corporate Migration into the Free Zones in the UAE: A Strategic Legal Perspective

KEY TAKEAWAYS Migrating businesses must assess the need for a mainland presence, particularly in sectors that require local partnerships or direct market access. Companies should

Stablecoin Frameworks in Queue: The US Approach to Regulating Stablecoin Issuers

KEY TAKEAWAYS The US has historically regulated stablecoins through fragmented enforcement efforts but is now moving towards dedicated legislation with two new bills: the GENIUS Act

Compliance and Risk Management for Virtual Asset Entities

KEY TAKEAWAYS VASPs must adhere to evolving global regulations under SCA, MiCA and FATF guidelines. Obtaining the necessary licenses is crucial for legal operation and market

Security in Code, Compliance in Law: SCA’s New Era for Tokenised Assets in the UAE

KEY TAKEAWAYS The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority has released draft regulations for security tokens and commodity token contracts, aiming to regulate digital assets and