Effective
Jan 1, 2026
UK CARF rules requiring reporting cryptoasset service providers to collect user and transaction data, report to HMRC, register,...
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Market Structure & Regulatory Perimeter
Crypto law profiles, official sources, milestones, and related coverage for Market Structure & Regulatory Perimeter.
Partially effective
Oct 25, 2027
UK regime designating cryptoasset insider dealing, unlawful disclosure and market manipulation as market-abuse activities, with FCA rulemaking and...
Effective
Jun 25, 2018
AML/CFT Custody Licensing & Registration +2 more
ADGM FSRA guidance and rulebook framework for virtual asset activities in ADGM, covering FSP authorisation, Accepted Virtual Assets,...
Effective
Nov 1, 2022
DFSA regime for Crypto Token activities in or from DIFC. Effective Nov. 1, 2022 and updated Jan. 12,...
Effective
Mar 11, 2022
AML/CFT Custody Licensing & Registration +2 more
Dubai’s 2022 Virtual Assets Law established VARA and a permit-based regime for virtual asset services across Dubai, including...
Repealed
May 15, 2023
AML/CFT Custody Disclosure & Marketing +2 more
UAE SCA resolution that set operating, listing, custody, transparency and trading-system duties for virtual asset platform operators. It...
Repealed
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AML/CFT Custody Licensing & Registration +2 more
Amended the UAE SCA Financial Activities Rulebook to integrate virtual asset services, licensing, custody, conduct and capital rules....
Effective
Jun 25, 2018
AML/CFT Consumer protection Custody +2 more
ADGM’s FSRA regulates digital-asset activities through an active framework covering Virtual Assets, FRTs, Digital Securities, derivatives, funds, custody,...
Effective
Jan 14, 2023
Delegates specified federal virtual-asset regulatory powers to Dubai’s VARA for Dubai and its non-DIFC free zones, including VASP...
Effective
Jan 14, 2023
UAE federal resolution establishing the regulatory perimeter for virtual asset activities and VASPs, including licensing, AML/CFT, cybersecurity, local-authority...
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