VARA Pushes Dubai Crypto Firms to Track FATF Blacklists, Sharpening Risk Controls

Key Takeaways VARA released strict AML guidelines in 2026 requiring Dubai crypto firms to use data-driven risk models. Crypto businesses must now update their risk profiles at least every 3 months or face regulatory action. The UAE expects compliance officers to take full accountability for AI and transactional risks moving forward. New Framework Demands Quantitative…

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BSP Bans Privacy Coins, Issues Token Listing, Delisting Guidelines for VASPs

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued new guidelines requiring all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to establish rigorous due diligence and accreditation processes for listing and trading virtual assets on their platforms. The regulatory expectations, detailed in Memorandum No. M-2026-023, aim to promote financial stability and protect consumer welfare by ensuring virtual asset…

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