Jul 31, 2025Why the UAE could become the Global Hub for Virtual Asset Proprietary Trading: A Practical Guide with Jurisdictional Comparisons to Singapore and Switzerland
KEY TAKEAWAYS INTRODUCTION Virtual asset proprietary trading (“Prop Trading“), where firms trade digital assets using their own capital, has gained significant traction amid the global rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based financial systems. Clear regulatory frameworks, investor-friendly policies, and cutting-edge infrastructure are foundational to attracting high-value Prop Trading activity. Unsurprisingly, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE“), Singapore, […]
Jul 21, 2025Bridging Worlds: Real-World Assets and the Future of Decentralised Finance
KEY TAKEAWAYS In the evolving world of on-chain finance, two terms are increasingly shaping the conversation: DeFi and tokenised RWAs. While DeFi originated as an experiment in disintermediation, built around transparent, on-chain protocols that seek to remove traditional central authorities in finance, allowing self-custody and open access. The movement is now entering a more complex […]
Jun 2, 2025EU vs. Crypto Anonymity: What You Need to Know
KEY TAKEAWAYS INTRODUCTION The European Union (“EU“) is stepping up its fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. In 2024, it introduced a major set of new rules for financial institutions, including Crypto-Asset Service Providers (“CASPs“). One of the biggest changes is a ban on anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coins, which will come into […]
May 6, 2025Google’s MiCA Ad Policy: A Misstep for Crypto Innovation?
KEY TAKEAWAYS INTRODUCTION Starting from 23 April 2025, Google has implemented a significant update to its cryptocurrency advertising policy within the European Union (“EU”). Under this new directive, only entities licensed as Crypto-Asset Service Providers (“CASPs”) in accordance with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”)1 are permitted to advertise cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets on Google’s platforms. This article […]
Apr 26, 2025Banners, Disclaimers, and Common Sense: Your Ticket to a Fine-Free Token2049
Quick checklist for Marketing at Token2049 Sl. No. Topic Quick Tip 1. User Onboarding Do not onboard users based in the UAE. if the project is not VARA-licensed. Restrict all marketing activities strictly to the Token2049 events. 2. Risk Warning Include a clear and visible disclaimer on all marketing materials, such as: “Crypto is volatile. […]
Apr 8, 2025Regulatory Compliance of Multi-Chain Wallet Tracking Solutions: Navigating AML/KYC in a Cross-Chain World
KEY TAKEAWAYS INTRODUCTION – MULTI CHAIN WALLET TRACKING SOLUTIONS Wallet-tracking solutions are blockchain analytics tools that monitor and analyse the activity of cryptocurrency wallets across one or more blockchain networks. These platforms identify wallet addresses, trace transaction histories, and map relationships between wallets and entities. By aggregating this data, they can flag suspicious patterns like […]
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