# Regulation & Compliance Editorial collection Clear guidance on regulatory scope, compliance systems, AML/CFT and operating expectations for digital-asset businesses. Search the blog [Licensing](https://ape.law/blog/category/licensing) [Tokenization & Real-World Assets](https://ape.law/blog/category/tokenization-real-world-assets) [Structuring & Market Entry](https://ape.law/blog/category/structuring-market-entry) [Regulation & Compliance](https://ape.law/blog/category/regulation-compliance) [Disputes & Asset Recovery](https://ape.law/blog/category/disputes-asset-recovery) [Funds, Finance & Transactions](https://ape.law/blog/category/funds-finance-transactions) [Legal Teams & Advice](https://ape.law/blog/category/legal-teams-advice) 10 articles 10 articles ## Questions in this collection. ![Five linked source records surrounding a central due-diligence file](https://ape.law/assets/blog/uae-vasp-licence-tracker-september-2026.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [What do UAE crypto licence changes in September 2026 mean for you?](https://ape.law/blog/uae-vasp-licence-tracker-september-2026) Five older withdrawn records entered Ape Law's tracker in September. Two existing ADGM records changed status. Here is what tokenization buyers should check. ![Portrait of Stephan Roberto](https://ape.law/brand/stephan-roberto-square.png) Stephan Roberto5 October 20265 min read ![Ape Law UAE VASP Licence Tracker showing Binance FZE, VARA and a link to the official regulator source](https://ape.law/assets/blog/check-crypto-company-licensed-uae.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [How can I check if a crypto company is licensed in the UAE?](https://ape.law/blog/check-crypto-company-licensed-uae) Check the legal entity, regulator, permitted activities, status and official source before relying on a UAE crypto licence claim. ![Portrait of Stephan Roberto](https://ape.law/brand/stephan-roberto-square.png) Stephan Roberto14 September 20267 min read ![Decentralized finance network representing UAE legal risk analysis.](https://ape.law/assets/blog/legacy/c390017e3462b38d87e1a3611a90c74c82befdf6d4b0d71f3a9a060bb12b98c1.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [Which UAE Legal Risks Apply to Your DeFi Protocol?](https://ape.law/blog/defi-legal-advisory-uae) A control-and-activity framework for assessing DeFi licensing, governance, custody, AML/CFT and cross-border risk in the UAE. ![Portrait of Victoria Wells](https://ape.law/brand/victoria-wells-square.png) Victoria Wells9 March 20263 min read ![Humanoid robot holding a glowing token at a desk overlooking Dubai.](https://ape.law/assets/blog/legacy/3ae93b49a09411f8ac7cb32d83fa896b5b0140b1586891107d85cd8623336e69.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [What AI and blockchain rules apply to your UAE business?](https://ape.law/blog/ai-blockchain-compliance-uae) Map the activity, location and data flows before applying VARA, ADGM, DIFC or federal rules to an AI or blockchain product. ![Portrait of Stephan Roberto](https://ape.law/brand/stephan-roberto-square.png) Stephan Roberto19 January 20263 min read ![Open compliance ledger beside a secure vault overlooking Dubai.](https://ape.law/assets/blog/legacy/5867591c1532a1ce2570ddce6610814d79de3c627bec8c2b18eef593758f3e73.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [What UAE crypto tax and reporting rules might apply to you?](https://ape.law/blog/crypto-tax-reporting-rules-uae) Separate corporate tax, natural-person business income, VAT and CARF reporting before making a UAE crypto tax decision. ![Portrait of Stephan Roberto](https://ape.law/brand/stephan-roberto-square.png) Stephan Roberto18 January 20262 min read ![Dubai tower with an approved security shield for VASP standards.](https://ape.law/assets/blog/legacy/318fe1990c615d5790e672d07a968ed8ba04f3694d7742712ffcfa8e80a8d593.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [What security rules should your VARA-licensed VASP follow?](https://ape.law/blog/vara-security-standards-vasps) Use VARA’s actual cyber governance and notification rules instead of unsupported fixed password, MFA or breach deadlines. ![Portrait of Stephan Roberto](https://ape.law/brand/stephan-roberto-square.png) Stephan Roberto5 January 20262 min read ![Graphic reading ‘CBDCs Killed by Trump Order’ with a gravestone icon.](https://ape.law/assets/blog/legacy/0559df3b3a747a1f2ac0a1813be193f101bda021a85ddf5c978942de2931bc14.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [US CBDC Projects In Memoriam](https://ape.law/blog/us-cbdcs) Trump's Executive Order terminates US CBDC projects. Explore OpenCBDC, Project Cedar, Project Agorá and other initiatives affected by the 2025 ban. ![Portrait of Victoria Wells](https://ape.law/brand/victoria-wells-square.png) Victoria Wells3 February 20253 min read ![Graphic reading ‘Crypto Policy Shift: Trump Admin’ with Donald Trump holding an order.](https://ape.law/assets/blog/legacy/4a1831ae019a0b53065668c533e8d69e04f3f961ad107c98be7ba0a8cceebcba.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [Trump’s Executive Order Will Shake Up Crypto Regulation Globally](https://ape.law/blog/executive-order-jan-2025) Trump's crypto Executive Order reshapes global regulation, legalizes digital assets, bans CBDCs, and promotes USD stablecoins worldwide. Game-changer. ![Portrait of Victoria Wells](https://ape.law/brand/victoria-wells-square.png) Victoria Wells2 February 20257 min read ![Graphic reading ‘Trump Pro Crypto: Is this the final boss?’.](https://ape.law/assets/blog/legacy/6cb1af9517532e619cb1e56ad81db33a7f4b811923fdeda68a13d496a106fdad.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [Crypto's New Dawn: How Trump's Pro-Crypto Era is going to be a game changer](https://ape.law/blog/crypto-new-dawn) Trump's pro-crypto administration signals a new era. Legal framework coming July 2025. David Sacks appointed crypto czar. Game on for crypto businesses. ![Portrait of Victoria Wells](https://ape.law/brand/victoria-wells-square.png) Victoria Wells13 December 20244 min read ![Graphic asking whether to leave after the ASIC INFO 225 update.](https://ape.law/assets/blog/legacy/5fca4dcb3c64a685cf2a51bf490560e19e54233d474bd49bcbecc343c704c9be.webp) Regulation & Compliance ### [Build an Ark? INFO 225 Receives a Facelift. Is It Time to Leave?](https://ape.law/blog/info-225) ASIC updates INFO 225 for crypto regulation. New guidance on digital assets, financial products, stablecoins, and exchange licensing requirements. ![Portrait of Victoria Wells](https://ape.law/brand/victoria-wells-square.png) Victoria Wells4 December 20248 min read Canonical page: https://ape.law/blog/category/regulation-compliance