VARA Tokenization Fuels Dubai’s Virtual Asset Boom as RWAs Lead Licence Demand
Dubai regulator VARA says RWA tokenization and stablecoins now drive the strongest virtual-asset licence demand as the Digital Dirham nears launch.
Regulation
Government policy, laws and regulation shaping digital assets and the future of money.
CLARITY Act Hearing: House Takes Crypto Bill to Wall Street
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.
UAE Central Bank Clears DDSC Stablecoin for VARA Retail Exchanges
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 Crypto Reclassification Clears Upper House, Opening Path to Bitcoin ETFs
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.
Revolut Secures VARA In-Principle Approval for UAE Crypto Services
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: VARA, ADGM and the Global Rulebook
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
India Crypto Regulations 2026: Why Fear is Holding Back Massive Adoption
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
Major County Sheriffs of America Drop Opposition to CLARITY Act – Now Neutral
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
CLARITY Act Explained: US Crypto Regulation 2026
The CLARITY Act is the closest the United States has come to a single, comprehensive rulebook for crypto — and as of July 2026 it is stuck three disputes short of the finish line. If you hold, build, or trade digital assets, this is the bill that decides who regulates you and how. Here is … Read more
🚨 BREAKING: CLARITY Act Clears Major Hurdle – Senate Banking Committee Strikes Stablecoin Yield Deal
In a major breakthrough for the U.S. crypto industry, the Senate Banking Committee has reached a bipartisan compromise on the most contentious part of the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act (CLARITY Act) — the rules governing stablecoin yield. The compromise text, released yesterday, removes the final significant roadblock standing in the way of the landmark … Read more