Digital Assets
- Policies & Regulations
US Treasury and UAE Target North Korean Digital Assets Money Laundering Network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two individuals and one entity linked…
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Australia’s ASIC Proposes New Digital Asset Regulations for Clarity and Innovation
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a consultation paper proposing updates to its regulatory guidance on digital…
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Iran’s Central Bank Plans Digital Rial Launch and New Financial Strategies
The Central Bank of Iran is preparing to launch its digital currency, the Digital Rial, as part of a broader…
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South Korea’s Financial Watchdog Tightens Crypto ETF Restrictions
South Korea’s financial regulator has reinforced its restrictive stance on cryptocurrency by rejecting the launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied…
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ADGM’s IT Risk Management Guidance: Securing Digital Assets in MENA
As blockchain technology and digital assets continue to reshape the financial landscape, the risks associated with their adoption grow more…
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Goldman Sachs Plans Industry-Owned Blockchain Platform Spin-Out
Goldman Sachs Group Inc is in discussions with potential partners as it plans to transition its digital-assets platform into a…
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ADGM’s Virtual Asset Regulation Amendments Await Market Feedback
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued a new consultation paper as part of a broader regulatory update. This…
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Bahrain’s First Regulated Bank SGB Unveils Comprehensive Crypto-Compatible Services
Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), a digital bank supported by Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat and investment firm Whampoa Group, has…
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Emirates NBD Expands Digital Asset Lab with New ‘Future Leaders Outreach Program’
Prominent banking group in the MENAT region, Emirates NBD, has expanded its Digital Asset Lab to foster talent in academia…
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Denmark’s Tax Council Proposes Bill to Tax Unrealized Gains on Crypto
Denmark Tax Law Council has recommended a new bill that could introduce taxation on unrealized gains and losses for crypto…
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