
Virtual Asset Service Providers
NYDFS gets additional oversight authority over digital currency firms
The New York financial watchdog was assigned the responsibility of developing a new assessment mechanism for VASPs in the state’s...
Singapore scales digital currency regulations as MAS gets additional power
Digital asset firms registered in Singapore but operating outside the country will now be under the jurisdiction of the Monetary...
Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines for digital asset AML, CFT
The central bank’s guidelines will potentially open up the banking system to the nascent sector, with banks not allowed to...
Dubai sets up watchdog as part of landmark digital assets law
The newly formed Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority will oversee the industry in all emirate’s special development and free zones, except...
UAE to license digital currency firms as local market skyrockets by 1,500%
According to sources from within the government, a licensing regime for VASPs will be ready by the end of the...
Monetary Authority of Singapore bans digital currency ads in public places
VASPs must not advertise on public transport venues, broadcast media, third-party websites, or roadshows and must not turn to influencers...