crypto

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

Tax Considerations: Moving from Canada to the UAE

KEY TAKEAWAYS Canadians relocating to the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) must carefully assess their global tax obligations and formally establish non-residency in Canada to avoid

UK’s New Staking Approach: Exemption of Crypto Staking from CIS Regulations

KEY TAKEAWAYS The UK Treasury has amended the FSMA to exempt “qualifying crypto asset staking” from CIS regulations, effective 31 January 2025. Staking will no longer be classified as

New Publication Alert: Arbitration a Challenged Forum for Crypto Disputes

We are proud to announce that our latest article, “The Fitness of Arbitration in Resolving Crypto Disputes: An Uneasy Fit,” has been published in Principia (Issue 10, 2024), the

From Chain to Claims: UK to put Crypto in Property Basket

KEY HIGHLIGHTS  The UK Law Commission’s 2024 Property Bill proposes recognising digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs, as personal property. The Bill introduces a third

Guarding against Hacks: UAE’s Cybersecurity Regulations Protecting Virtual Asset Companies and Customers

KEY TAKEAWAYS VARA and SCA establish stringent cybersecurity requirements, positioning the country as a global leader in safeguarding virtual asset companies. VARA mandates

Building the Digital Economy: UAE Free Zones for Virtual Asset Companies

KEY TAKEAWAYS The UAE has become a global hub for virtual asset companies, offering a progressive regulatory framework, strategic location, and business-friendly environment. Key

A New Block in the Chain: Exploring ADGM’s Transformative Consultation Paper

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) introduced Consultation Paper 11 of 2024, proposing significant amendments to its Virtual Assets framework to address risks and promote

DeFi Triumphs: Court Strikes Down SEC’s Overreaching Dealer Rule

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