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The global regulatory landscape for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) is changing faster than ever. With regulators sharpening their focus on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing obligations, the...more
The body in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) that regulates crypto-assets and related services is the Financial Services Commission (FSC). As the principal regulator of the financial services industry in the BVI, the FSC's...more
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has announced the launch of a new National Risk Assessment (NRA) toolkit aimed at enhancing countries' ability to identify and address money laundering risks. The toolkit supports a...more
On August 4, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued Notice FIN-2025-NTC1 (the “Notice”) to address mounting concerns over regulatory risks related to convertible virtual currency (“CVC”) kiosks, also...more
On August 18, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Request for Comment, inviting interested members of the public to provide input on innovative methods to detect and mitigate illicit finance risks involving digital...more
On August 18, the Treasury issued a request for public comment on technologies and strategies to help financial institutions identify and mitigate illicit financial risks involving digital assets. The notice solicited...more
On August 18, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Request for Comment (RFC) in a direct step toward implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) and in support...more
This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets....more
Welcome to the latest edition of our Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review. In this issue, we explore key regulatory updates and emerging trends to help you stay informed and ahead in today’s dynamic compliance environment. The...more
La regulación global de las criptomonedas ha pasado de la teoría a la aplicación real. El Marco de Reporte de Criptoactivos (CARF) de la OCDE y los estándares reforzados para Proveedores de Servicios de Activos Virtuales...more
Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more
The rise of crypto assets and decentralized finance has challenged traditional regulatory frameworks, particularly in the area of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism ("AML/CFT")....more
On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed the Guaranteed Essential National Infrastructure for U.S. Act (the “GENIUS Act”) into law, marking the first comprehensive U.S. federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. ...more
On 21 May 2025, the Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the much-anticipated Stablecoins Bill (“Bill”), now citable as the Stablecoins Ordinance (“Ordinance”), marking a significant milestone in the city’s ambition to become...more
- What is new: The U.S. Congress has passed the GENIUS Act, establishing the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, addressing consumer protection, financial stability and AML compliance. - Why it...more
On 18 June 2025, the UK Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published a threat assessment (the Assessment) on compliance with UK sanctions and money laundering law for art market participants (AMPs) and high...more
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published its sixth targeted update on the implementation of its standards for virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs), alongside an updated webpage. The...more
The BVI is a preferred international jurisdiction for fintech businesses as it is a well-established investment centre with a comprehensive, commercial virtual assets regime, which provides businesses with legal certainty. ...more
On 10 February 2025, the law of 6 February 2025 regarding, notably, digital finance was published in the Official Journal of Luxembourg (the “Law”)....more
The UAE has continued to implement significant legislative and structural reforms during 2024 in areas including financial crime compliance, whistleblowing, and virtual assets regulation. These improvements demonstrate the...more
Regulatory clarity in the digital assets and crypto space continues to be a moving target. Yet, the interest among policymakers and regulators worldwide has never been more pronounced. In the United States, 2024 was a pivotal...more
Chris Duncan and Alistair Russell have authored the Cayman Islands chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the Cayman legal requirements relating...more
The government of the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) and the BVI Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) – the principal financial services regulator – have progressed important initiatives in recent years that demonstrate the...more
Strategy Touts Regulations on Beneficial Ownership, Real Estate and Investment Advisers, but Bemoans Lack of Supervisory Resources for Non-Bank Financial Institutions...more
Hosted by the Canadian Institute, the 23rd Annual Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime returns for another exciting year. The event features carefully curated programming providing practical guidance...more