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Hong Kong Regulators Target 2026 Legislation for Virtual Asset Dealer and Custodian Rules
25.12.2025
The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year
Hong Kong proceeds with licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians
24.12.2025
Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will introduce licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms, expanding the city’s policy push that already includes a stablecoin licensing blueprint and tokenization guidance
Bybit Secures UAE’s First Virtual Asset Platform Operator License
9.10.2025
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued its first full Virtual Asset Platform Operator License to cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, marking a regulatory milestone in the United Arab Emirates’ expanding digital asset framework. UAE Issues First Comprehensive Crypto License to Bybit...
Bybit Snags UAE’s Virtual Asset Platform Operator License
9.10.2025
ByBit says it’s the first crypto exchange to get this nod from UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority
Bank of Korea to Establish Virtual Asset Team as Lee Looks to Shape Crypto Regime: Report
30.7.2025
The team will be responsible for monitoring the digital asset market and holding discussions on crypto-specific legislation
Bank of Korea to launch virtual asset committee to monitor crypto
30.7.2025
The Bank of Korea has also renamed its CBDC research and development teams to reflect their focus on practical business department
Nauru Appoints Australian Brian Phelps as CEO of New Virtual Asset Authority
15.7.2025
Following the recent passage of legislation to regulate virtual assets, including cryptocurrency, Nauru’s government has appointed Australian banking and financial markets executive Brian Phelps as the inaugural CEO of the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA). President David Adeang...
Hong Kong to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors: Report
4.6.2025
Hong Kong reportedly plans to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors and expand its fintech ecosystem
Hong Kong to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors: Report
4.6.2025
Hong Kong reportedly plans to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors and expand its fintech ecosystem
Vaulta, Fosun Team Up to Power Blockchain Infrastructure in Hong Kong
29.5.2025
The partnership centers around FinChain, a virtual asset business launched by Fosun Wealth Holdings
Dubai’s VARA Releases Version 2.0 of Virtual Asset Regulation Rulebook
20.5.2025
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai has announced the release of Version 2.0 of its activity-based Rulebooks. The updated Rulebooks enhance supervisory mechanisms for various regulated virtual asset activities, including advisory services, broker-dealer services, custody...
Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration
13.5.2025
Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — TheBlock, the International Chamber of Virtual Assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Cointelegraph, the world’s leading Web3 media platform. The collaboration brings together two major players in the blockchain and virtual asset space, with...
Cointelegraph and TheBlock. announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration
13.5.2025
Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — TheBlock., the International Chamber of Virtual Assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Cointelegraph, the world’s leading Web3 media platform. The collaboration brings together two major players in the blockchain and virtual asset space, with...
Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration
5.5.2025
Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — TheBlock, the International Chamber of Virtual Assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Cointelegraph, the world’s leading Web3 media platform. The collaboration brings together two major players in the blockchain and virtual asset space, with...
Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration
5.5.2025
Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — TheBlock, the International Chamber of Virtual Assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Cointelegraph, the world’s leading Web3 media platform. The collaboration brings together two major players in the blockchain and virtual asset space, with...
KuCoin, MEXC and 12 Crypto Exchanges' Apple Apps Blocked in South Korea
14.4.2025
South Korean regulators will continue to block unreported virtual asset operators from accessing domestic sites, a statement said
Hong Kong Regulator Releases Crypto Staking Rules for Licensed Exchanges
7.4.2025
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has given a green light for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) and authorized virtual asset funds to offer staking services
SEC Nigeria to Regulate Virtual Asset Service Providers Under New Law
1.4.2025
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards regulating cryptocurrencies with the signing of the Nigerian Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 into law. Cryptocurrency Officially Recognized As Asset Class The Nigerian Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, recently signed into law...
Argentina finalizes rules for virtual asset providers
14.3.2025
Argentina’s securities regulator has finalized rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), which cover general codes of conduct and custody requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other platforms facilitating digital asset transactions. The regulations were published...
Hong Kong’s SFC Grants License to Bullish For Virtual Asset Trading
19.2.2025
Hong Kong’s regulator, Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted a license to Bullish, a leading virtual asset…