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This statute makes it a federal crime to operate a money transmitting business without the appropriate state license or federal registration.

This guidance establishes a task force to provide clarity on applying federal securities laws to crypto assets. It aims to recommend policies, draw clear regulatory lines, and create paths to registration.

This statute governs the secondary trading of securities in the U.S. It establishes registration and reporting requirements for exchanges, brokers, dealers, and issuers.

The law establishes a licensing and supervision regime for digital financial asset companies serving California residents. It also imposes specific obligations on crypto kiosk operators.

This guidance consolidates existing Money Services Business (MSB) registration and AML rules for various crypto business models. It clarifies the application of the Bank Secrecy Act, including the Travel Rule, to convertible virtual currencies (CVCs).

The Act gives the CFTC jurisdiction over commodity derivatives, such as futures and swaps. It also provides anti-fraud and anti-manipulation authority over the spot markets for commodities, including certain crypto-assets.

This law establishes a federal licensing framework for payment stablecoin issuers, known as Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs). It mandates 1:1 reserves, monthly public reserve reporting, and par value redemption.

This case law establishes the 'Howey Test,' a legal test to determine if a transaction qualifies as an 'investment contract' and is therefore considered a security subject to registration requirements.

This guidance addresses securities tokenisation, the distribution of virtual asset (VA) investment products, and VA asset management. It also covers the authorization of VA ETFs for retail investors on the SEHK.

This is Hong Kong's general Companies Ordinance. It governs the formation, registration, and general operation of companies and does not contain specific rules for crypto-assets.

The text is a sitemap of the SFC website, which indicates a licensing regime for intermediaries, including virtual asset trading platform operators.

This norm establishes a licensing regime for stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong. It covers licensing criteria, reserve management, redemption rights, and AML/conduct rules.

This document proposes a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for centralized virtual asset trading platforms operating in or marketing to Hong Kong. It covers requirements for custody, AML/CFT, token admission, and introduces investor protection measures to allow access for retail investors.

This ordinance establishes a licensing regime for operators of stored value facilities (SVFs) and designates payment systems in Hong Kong.

This ordinance establishes a mandatory licensing regime for issuers of specified stablecoins in Hong Kong. It also regulates the offering, advertising, and fraudulent activities related to these assets.

This ordinance establishes the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and governs the registration and professional conduct of accountants. It does not contain any provisions related to crypto-assets.

This text describes the SFC's general licensing and supervision framework for financial intermediaries in Hong Kong's securities and futures markets. It does not contain specific rules for virtual assets.

This is the foundational statute of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), establishing its general powers over financial institutions. The text does not contain specific provisions for crypto-assets.

This program provides a provisional licensing pathway for crypto firms to operate in a supervised sandbox. It acts as a transitional gateway to the market while final digital asset rules are developed.

The law establishes the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to license and regulate VASP activities in the Emirate of Dubai. Activities like exchange, transfer, and custody services require prior authorization from VARA.

This regulation establishes a licensing and registration framework for payment token (stablecoin) services in the UAE. It covers issuance, custody, and conversion, distinguishing between AED-backed tokens (licensed) and foreign currency-backed tokens (registered).

This law establishes the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and a mandatory licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Dubai, excluding the DIFC.

The Financial Institutions Act (FinIA) establishes a licensing regime for financial institutions, including a specific FinTech license. A proposed reform will replace this with new categories for payment and crypto institutions.

This text announces the implementation of the EU's MiCA regulation in Italy, establishing an authorization regime for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). It sets a deadline for existing Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to obtain a CASP license.

This decree implements the EU's Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) into Italian law. It regulates the authorization, operation, and supervision of managers of alternative investment funds (AIFs).

This law establishes a preferential tax rate for MiCA-compliant E-Money Tokens denominated in euro. It is a tax provision, not a comprehensive operational or licensing framework.

This law establishes the general framework for financial instruments and intermediaries in Italy. It applies to crypto-assets that qualify as financial instruments (security tokens), subjecting them to licensing and conduct rules.

This is Canada's Income Tax Act. The provided text does not contain substantive rules, only metadata and a list of amendments.

This guidance defines Money Services Businesses (MSBs), including virtual currency dealers, and details their AML/CFT obligations in Canada. Requirements include registration with FINTRAC, implementing a compliance program, KYC, transaction reporting, and record-keeping.

This guidance outlines the registration regime for Crypto Asset Trading Platforms (CTPs) operating in Canada. All CTPs, including foreign platforms serving Canadians, must register with securities regulators and adhere to investor protection conditions.

This act establishes a mandatory licensing regime for money-services businesses (MSBs) operating in Quebec. The scope explicitly includes the operation of cryptoasset automated teller machines.

This is the foundational statute for licensing and regulating financial advisory and intermediary services (FSPs) in South Africa. It was amended in 2022 to bring crypto-asset service providers under its scope.

This norm amends rules under the Customs and Excise Act, relating to the licensing of entities that remove goods in bond. The text does not pertain to crypto-assets.

This law is the Organic Charter of the Central Bank of Uruguay. It was amended to bring Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) under its regulatory scope, requiring them to obtain authorization to operate.

This is a proposed regulation for Virtual Asset Service Providers (PSAVF). It establishes a prior authorization regime with minimum capital, guarantee, cybersecurity, custody, and AML requirements.

This law establishes a registration regime for the public offering of securities in Uruguay, supervised by the Superintendency of Financial Services (SSF). It was updated to explicitly cover securities issued on DLT, treating them as a form of book-entry security.

This act establishes a licensing regime for the business of pawnbroking in Singapore. The regulation does not apply to crypto-assets.

This act establishes a licensing regime for physical casino operations, employees, and gaming equipment in Singapore. The text does not mention or regulate crypto-assets.

This act establishes a licensing and control regime for finance companies in Singapore. The provided text does not mention crypto-assets or related activities.

The Act establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for payment service providers, including those dealing with Digital Payment Tokens (DPTs), and the oversight of payment systems.

This Act establishes a licensing regime for persons providing financial advisory services in Singapore. It applies to advice on digital tokens that are classified as capital markets products under the Securities and Futures Act 2001.

This Act establishes a general requirement for any person or firm carrying on business in Singapore to register their business name. It is not specific to the crypto-asset industry.

This act regulates the licensing of newspaper companies and printing presses. It does not pertain to crypto-assets or related activities.

The norm establishes a licensing regime for Digital Token Service Providers (DTSPs), including those based in Singapore but only serving overseas clients.

These regulations are subsidiary legislation to the Payment Services Act 2019. They specify licensing conditions, capital requirements, safeguarding rules, and operational duties for licensees.

This framework applies to single-currency stablecoins (SCS) issued in Singapore and pegged to the Singapore Dollar or any G10 currency. It establishes requirements for reserve assets, capital, redemption, and disclosure.

This text describes the role of the KoFIU in administering South Korea's AML/CFT framework. This includes receiving Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and managing the registration of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

This regulation establishes an authorization regime for UK payment institutions. It sets out operational, safeguarding, and conduct of business requirements for payment services, which can include those related to e-money tokens.

This regulation establishes an authorization and prudential supervision regime for electronic money issuers. It applies to fiat-referenced crypto-tokens if they meet the legal definition of e-money.

This is the UK's foundational financial services law, establishing the general prohibition on conducting regulated activities without authorization. Its perimeter already covers activities involving security tokens and crypto-derivatives.

This consultation paper proposes a regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins in the UK. It focuses on prudential requirements like backing assets, capital, and redemption rights to ensure financial stability.

This Act is an enabling framework that defines 'cryptoasset' and empowers HM Treasury to bring cryptoassets and stablecoins into the UK's financial services regulatory perimeter. It also grants the Bank of England powers over systemic payment systems, including those using stablecoins.

This regulation establishes the UK's anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regime. It requires cryptoasset exchange providers and custodian wallet providers to register with the FCA.

This regulation establishes a mandatory registration regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Argentina. It imposes comprehensive duties including AML, cybersecurity, asset segregation, and public proof-of-reserves.

This resolution creates a mandatory registry for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating in Argentina or targeting its residents. Registration is required before operating and is for AML/CFT control purposes by the Financial Information Unit (FIU).

This law classifies the habitual or professional exchange of virtual assets as a 'vulnerable activity'. It imposes AML/CFT obligations, including registration, customer identification (KYC), and reporting to tax authorities.

This is Germany's Federal Data Protection Act, which complements the GDPR. It governs the processing of personal data, impacting crypto services during KYC and client onboarding.

This act establishes the prudential and licensing framework for investment firms in Germany. It includes specific provisions for firms providing crypto-asset services, such as qualified crypto custody.

This law governs the management, administration, and distribution of investment funds (UCITS and AIFs) in Germany. It sets out authorization and operational requirements for fund managers and depositaries.

This act implements the EU's MiCA regulation in Germany, designating BaFin as the competent authority. It defines supervisory powers, authorization procedures, and transitional rules for existing crypto service providers.

This is Germany's primary Banking Act, which defines crypto-assets (Kryptowerte) and establishes a licensing regime for financial services. It specifically regulates crypto-asset custody (Kryptoverwahrgeschäft) as a licensed activity.

This act regulates payment services and e-money business in Germany. It establishes a licensing and supervision framework for payment and e-money institutions, which applies to crypto-asset models that fall under these definitions.

This guidance outlines the technical and security framework for Brazil's National Financial System Network (RSFN). It covers data communication, accredited IT service providers (PSTIs), and systems like the Pix instant payment network.

This rule delegates authority to the CVM's Superintendence of Securities Registration (SRE) to grant exemptions from registration for public offerings of certain open-end FIDC quotas, provided they follow the rules for restricted effort offerings.

This resolution establishes a licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Brazil. It defines VASP categories, operational rules, governance, and asset segregation requirements.

This resolution establishes the guiding principles for operations in the foreign exchange market. It mandates that institutions must obtain prior authorization from the Central Bank of Brazil to operate.

This norm details the requirements for a mandatory technical certification by an independent firm. This certification is a prerequisite for entities seeking to provide crypto-asset intermediation and custody services in Brazil.

This instruction establishes a simplified regime for public offerings of specific securities with restricted distribution efforts. These offerings are exempt from full registration but are limited to qualified investors.

This regulation integrates Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) into Brazil's foreign exchange market framework. It establishes rules and reporting requirements for international payments and transfers involving virtual assets.

This 2004 instruction establishes the general rules for the constitution, administration, operation, and registration of traditional investment funds in Brazil. It does not apply to specific fund types like private equity or real estate funds.

This document is a catalog of technical specifications, manuals, and implementation timelines for services on Brazil's National Financial System Network (RSFN). It includes standards for systems like the Instant Payment System (SPI) and Pix.

This guidance outlines technical and security standards for Brazil's National Financial System Network (RSFN). It covers IT service providers (PSTIs), the Pix instant payment system, and communication protocols.

This rule governs public offerings of securities by small businesses conducted through electronic crowdfunding platforms, providing an exemption from standard registration requirements for the offering.

This 2005 deliberation delegates authority within the CVM to grant waivers for registration requirements related to public offerings of traditional securities. It does not apply to or regulate crypto-assets.

This deliberation establishes a temporary procedure for confidential analysis of registration requests for public offerings of traditional securities (shares). It does not regulate crypto-assets.

This resolution establishes the high-level guidelines for the Central Bank of Brazil to regulate, oversee, and supervise payment institutions and payment arrangements. It covers principles, authorization requirements, and risk management.

This act is not related to crypto-assets. It cancels a previous 1999 act regarding the special registration of beverages for tax control purposes (IPI stamps).

This rule regulates public offerings of securities by small businesses through online investment crowdfunding platforms. It establishes an authorization regime for the platforms and a registration exemption for the offerings.

This law establishes a licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Brazil. It also criminalizes fraud involving virtual assets and subjects VASPs to national AML/CFT regulations.

This instruction from 2008 regulates a simplified registration procedure for public offerings of traditional securities. It delegates the preliminary analysis of offerings to authorized self-regulatory entities.

This act declares a specific non-crypto company's tax registration as unfit for not being located at its registered address. It is not related to crypto-assets.

This act is a specific administrative declaration that nullifies the corporate registration changes of a non-crypto company. It does not regulate crypto-assets.

This regulation governs the process for public offerings of securities in Brazil's primary and secondary markets. It establishes the registration requirements with the CVM to ensure investor protection through disclosure.

This resolution establishes the authorization and licensing process for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and other financial brokerage firms in Brazil.

This resolution regulates the Brazilian foreign exchange (FX) market. It was amended to include virtual asset services, establishing an authorization regime for VASPs to operate within the FX framework.

This law defines crimes against the Brazilian national financial system. It was amended to criminalize the operation of a virtual asset service provider (VASP) without prior authorization.

This decree designates the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) as the regulator responsible for authorizing and supervising virtual asset service providers, implementing Law 14,478/2022.

This law establishes the legal framework for payment arrangements and payment institutions, which require Central Bank authorization to operate within the Brazilian Payment System (SPB).

This decree establishes the application conditions for the French Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP/PSAN) regime, covering both mandatory registration (enregistrement) and optional licensing (agrément).

This law establishes the French PSAN (Digital Asset Service Provider) regime. It defines digital assets and services, and creates a dual system with mandatory AML registration and an optional, more comprehensive license (agrément).

This law created the French legal framework for Digital Asset Service Providers (PSAN). It defines digital assets and establishes a dual regime of mandatory registration and optional licensing for various crypto-asset services.

This ordinance adapts the French Monetary and Financial Code to the EU's MiCA regulation. It establishes the legal framework for the MiCA licensing regime in France and sets a transitional period for existing registered providers (PSANs).

This act regulates civil aviation in Japan, including aircraft registration, safety and airworthiness certification, airmen competence, and air transport services. It does not address financial services or crypto-assets.

The regulation establishes a registration system for Electronic Payment Service Providers, which offer payment initiation and account information aggregation services. It mandates contracts with banks and measures for user data security.

This is a general law from 1963 concerning the registration of commercial entities in Japan. It does not contain specific provisions for crypto-assets.

This act is not related to crypto-assets. It regulates the use of electronic records for document preservation by organizations involved in the registration of endangered species.

This act establishes a registration system to protect the intellectual property rights (layout-design licenses) for the creators of semiconductor integrated circuit layouts.

This act establishes a foundational framework for payment services in Japan. It defines 'Crypto Asset' and creates a registration regime for Crypto Asset Exchange Service Providers (CAESPs) under the Financial Services Agency (FSA).

This act establishes the licensing, operational, and supervisory framework for banks in Japan. It also regulates related entities like bank holding companies, bank agents, and electronic payment service providers.

This act regulates financial business conducted by cooperative organizations in Japan, such as credit cooperatives. It establishes rules for their authorization, management, accounting, and auditing to ensure sound management and protect depositors.

This law establishes a comprehensive licensing and supervision framework for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) in Türkiye. It empowers the Capital Markets Board to regulate their activities, with technical criteria for IT systems set by TÜBİTAK.

This law establishes a licensing framework for payment institutions and electronic money institutions in Turkey. It regulates payment services, systems, and the issuance of electronic money.

This law regulates the establishment, activities, corporate governance, and supervision of traditional banking and financial institutions in Turkey.