regulations

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

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.

Case Study: Addressing Gaps Lists for a Successful Licensing Process 

Introduction  The client is a company, in the process of obtaining a licence from a regulator (“Client”). Our team’s engagement with the Client focused on reviewing and refining their

Dubai Court Ruling on Crypto Trading: What Is and Isn’t Prop Trading

KEY TAKEAWAYS In Case 452/2024 (Criminal Cassation), the Dubai court clarified the distinction between personal and commercial cryptocurrency trading activities. Personal trading

Coining Stability: ADGM Opens Doors for Stablecoin Issuance

Key takeaways ADGM has amended the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015 to regulate Fiat-Referenced Tokens. Issuing FRTs is now a regulated activity requiring Category

We Can DAO It! Navigating Legal Challenges and Solutions for Decentralised Autonomous Organisations

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Andrew Samuels v. Lido DAOcase highlights the risk of DAO participants being held personally liable under state partnership laws. Unincorporated DAOs are exposed

Navigating the Rise of Crypto Cards: Legal Regulations and Implications

This article has been written jointly by the teams at TLP Advisors and OL Consulting. Key Takeaways: The rise of crypto payment cards, such as Revolut’s virtual card, enables users

Seoul Sees All – South Korea’s Next Level of Oversight Over Virtual Assets

Key Takeaways: South Korea is rapidly advancing virtual asset regulation, specifically to monitor cross-border transactions and address a “blind spot” in oversight that has facilitated

Trumping the Crypto Landscape: Could a Second Term Reshape the Future of Crypto in the US?

KEY TAKEAWAYS The crypto market reacted positively to Donald Trump’s election win, with Bitcoin rising to $75,000 due to anticipated pro-crypto policies. Despite previously being