Summary: Dubai and the UAE have updated regulations in June 2025, requiring any digital asset service provider to obtain a license from VARA. Date: June 20, 2025 Category/Tags: MENA, Regulation From June 1, 2025, all crypto companies in Dubai are required to obtain a VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) license. Requirements include strong KYC/AML compliance, disclosure of custody standards, and robust operational controls. Source: VARA Dubai – Official Site Executive C

The SEC has opened up the US market for institutional investment by approving direct trading spot ETF products for Ethereum. Date: August 9, 2025 Category/Tags: US, Regulation August 2025 marked the approval of the first US spot-based Ethereum ETFs by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This movement raises custody, audit, and reporting standards for large investors and funds. Source: SEC Press Release 2025 Executive Consultation Hub Comment: Do you hold institution

Summary: The 19th package of EU sanctions prohibits most licensed European crypto services from working with Russian passport holders, including EU residency permit (residence card) holders, unless they have a second citizenship or official tax residency in the EU. Date: October 22, 2025 Category/Tags: EU, Regulation On October 22, 2025, the EU adopted an updated sanctions package—Regulation 833/2014—which explicitly bans European licensed crypto exchanges and wallets from se