Topic
Virtual Assets
140 published works
Global Regulation Tomorrow
IOSCO consults on neo-brokers
On 12 March 2025, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) issued a consultation report on neo-brokers. Neo-brokers are a subset of brokers, characterized by providing online-only investment services and…
ContractsProf Blog
In Memoriam: Juliet Moringiello, by Chris Odinet
Memorial to Professor Juliet MoringielloIt is with immense sadness and a very heavy heart that I share the news of Professor Juliet Moringiello’s passing. The legal academy has lost a…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
SFC unveils new roadmap for further development of Hong Kong’s virtual assets regulatory framework
By Etelka Bogardi (HK), Jeremy Koo, Nina Stammbach
The Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) has on 19 February 2025 rolled out a new regulatory roadmap setting out its core guiding principles to continue Hong Kong’s development as a…
Overheard on the Block(chain)
New Italian Rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers
With new rules under Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation – MiCA), virtual asset service providers operating in Europe are looking for favorable jurisdictions to…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Hong Kong announces Stablecoin Consultation Conclusions and Sandbox Participants amid Web3 push
By Etelka Bogardi (HK), Daniel Cai, Nina Stammbach
Last week, two major stablecoin announcements were made to support Hong Kong’s efforts in facilitating the responsible development of its virtual asset ecosystem.[1] On 17 July 2024, the Financial Services…
Shufti Pro Blog
Taiwan and Singapore Strengthen AML Regulations for Virtual Asset Providers and Banks
By Richard M.
Taiwan and Singapore enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations for virtual asset service providers and banks, aiming to control the illicit flow of money through the country’s legal financial systems. Taiwan’s…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
SFC explains regulatory expectations of virtual asset trading platform applicants
By Etelka Bogardi (HK), Daniel Cai
On 12 June 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) held a briefing session to explain its regulatory expectations to the virtual asset trading platform (VATP) applicants that are now…
AWATIF Legal Blog
Regulating Unlicensed Virtual Asset Providers: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: In recent years, the world has witnessed rapid growth in the popularity and adoption of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and various other digital assets. With this…
The Divorce Report
The Division Of Virtual Property In Divorce
By MatadorAdmin
In today’s digital age, the division of assets in divorce extends beyond physical possessions to include virtual property such as digital accounts, cryptocurrency, and intellectual property. Navigating the division of…
The Divorce Report
Managing The Distribution Of Virtual Property In Divorce
By MatadorAdmin
In today’s digital age, the division of assets in divorce extends beyond physical possessions to include virtual property such as digital accounts, cryptocurrency, and intellectual property. Navigating the division of…