Government policy, laws and regulation shaping digital assets and the future of money.
VARA’s 2026 guidance sorts token issuance into three pathways — licensed (stablecoins/asset-backed), distribution-gated, and exempt. Here’s how Dubai classifies your token and what each path requires.
The CLARITY Act crypto market-structure bill stalls in the Senate near 40% odds as a $1.4B Trump crypto-income disclosure fuels an ethics fight in 2026.
Dubai regulator VARA says RWA tokenization and stablecoins now drive the strongest virtual-asset licence demand as the Digital Dirham nears launch.
The House Financial Services Committee convened a July 17 field hearing in New York on the CLARITY Act as the crypto market structure bill stalls in the Senate ahead of the August recess.
The UAE Central Bank has cleared the DDSC dirham stablecoin for VARA-regulated exchanges, moving the IHC and FAB-backed token from institutional pilots to retail.
Japan’s Upper House has approved legislation reclassifying crypto as financial instruments under the FIEA – cutting the top tax rate from 55% to a flat 20%, banning insider trading, and clearing the runway for spot Bitcoin ETFs on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as early as 2027.
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has granted Revolut in-principle approval for broker-dealer, exchange, and management and investment services, moving the 75-million-customer fintech one step from a full UAE crypto launch.
UAE Crypto Regulation 2026- In 2026, regulatory compliance has transitioned from a future checklist item into an absolute prerequisite for survival in the global Web3 ecosystem. UAE Crypto Regulation 2026- The international regulatory landscape is executing a synchronized tightening: The 2026 Global Paradigm Shift: US and EU Diverge As capital flows globally, understanding the two … Read more
Despite having the world’s highest number of crypto wallet holders, India continues to lag in regulation and mainstream adoption. In a candid Aura8 conversation, legal expert Suril highlights how fear-based policymaking is driving talent, capital, and innovation away from the country. Table of Contents India’s Crypto Paradox The Role of Fear in Regulation Missed Opportunities … Read more
CLARITY Act Sheriffs – The Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) has dropped its opposition to the CLARITY Act and moved to a neutral position. In a letter dated July 3, 2026, the group cited additional clarity on Section 604 following discussions with the administration. The sheriffs now seek a formal role in Treasury studies … Read more