In a significant shift that could transform the banking sector’s interaction with digital assets, the US Federal Reserve announced on April 24, 2025, that it has withdrawn key supervisory guidance concerning cryptocurrency and stablecoin activities.
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced a regulatory framework for virtual assets, aligning with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidelines.
Vanuatu has enacted a law to regulate digital assets and establish a licensing system for crypto companies aiming to operate in the Pacific island nation, described as “very strict” by a government regulatory advisor.
Japan is set to officially recognize crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, marking a significant shift in digital asset regulation.
Argentina’s securities regulator has established rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), detailing conduct codes and custody requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset platforms.
Turkey has introduced new regulations for the crypto sector, as detailed in two key communiqués published in the Official Gazette on March 13, 2025.
President Donald Trump yesterday signed a new executive order which aims to support the growth of the digital asset industry in the United States.
