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Topics · Safeguards · Systemic and prudential

Insolvency, resolution and client asset priority.

When an exchange or issuer fails, the question is whether client assets are protected from creditors and how quickly they come back.

Trust structures, redemption rights and recovery plans are the tools regulators use.

By market · 28 sources across 12 markets

East Asia

  • Mongolia5 sources
    • Regulation on Virtual Asset Service Provider Operations (FRC Resolution No. 258)In forceFinancial Regulatory Commission (FRC) · 25 Jun 2026

      Current rulebook (Mongolian), published by the FRC on 27 August 2026: MNT 400 million capital per service, a board of at least five with two independent members, ISO 27001 security, listing and market abuse policies, a 100x custody cap and Travel Rule data from MNT 3 million.

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    • Regulation on Off-site and On-site Supervision of VASP Operations (FRC Resolution No. 305)SupersededFinancial Regulatory Commission (FRC) · 25 May 2022

      Set how the FRC monitored VASPs' compliance through reports and inspections. Repealed by FRC Resolution No. 216 of 11 June 2026, entered in the state register of administrative acts on 20 July 2026.

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    • Regulation on Restriction, Suspension, and Deregistration of VASP Operations (FRC Resolution No. 306)SupersededFinancial Regulatory Commission (FRC) · 25 May 2022

      Set the grounds and procedure for the FRC to restrict, suspend or deregister a VASP (FRC English translation). Repealed by FRC Resolution No. 657 of 27 December 2024; the power itself sits in Article 11 of the VASP law.

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    • Regulation on Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration (FRC Resolution No. 174)SupersededFinancial Regulatory Commission (FRC) · 6 Apr 2022

      The first registration rules: MNT 400 million of cash share capital per service, fit-and-proper owners and officers, and the filing list (FRC English translation). Repealed by FRC Resolution No. 657 of 27 December 2024.

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    • Regulation on Virtual Asset Service Providers Operations (FRC Resolution No. 175)SupersededFinancial Regulatory Commission (FRC) · 6 Apr 2022

      The first operating regulation, which capped custody at 100 times a VASP's own equity and introduced the MNT 3 million Travel Rule threshold. Repealed by FRC Resolution No. 657 of 27 December 2024; Resolution No. 258 of 2026 is the current text.

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  • South Korea1 source
    • Sale of Virtual Assets by Non-profit Corporations and Exchanges will be Allowed From JuneGuidanceFinancial Services Commission (FSC) · 2 May 2025

      Phase 1 guidelines letting audited non-profits liquidate donated crypto and exchanges sell top-20 assets to cover costs through real-name accounts.

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Southeast Asia

  • Philippines1 source
    • Memorandum No. M-2025-031: Continued Enforcement of the Moratorium on the Issuance of New Licenses for VASPIn forceBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) · 20 Aug 2025

      Under Monetary Board Resolution 848 of 20 August 2025, the freeze on new VASP licences continues from 1 September 2025 with no end date, subject to reassessment.

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  • Singapore2 sources
    • Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Payment Services Act 2019 for Stablecoins RegulationConsultationMonetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) · 1 Sep 2026

      Draft law creating a stablecoin issuance licence, with an interest ban, stress testing, recovery plans and recognition of some foreign stablecoins. Comments close 16 October 2026.

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    • MAS Finalises Stablecoin Regulatory FrameworkGuidanceMonetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) · 15 Aug 2023

      Sets the MAS-SCS framework for single-currency stablecoins pegged to the Singapore dollar or a G10 currency. Covers reserves, capital, redemption at par within five business days and disclosure.

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  • Vietnam3 sources
    • Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP on the pilot implementation of the crypto asset market in Vietnam (English translation)In forceGovernment of Vietnam (published by the State Securities Commission) · 9 Sep 2025

      Effective on issue for a five-year pilot. It sets the licensing conditions for up to five service providers, limits new tokens to real-asset-backed issues sold only to foreign investors, and requires settlement in dong.

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    • Resolution No. 222/2025/QH15 on the International Financial Centre in VietnamIn forceNational Assembly · 27 Jun 2025

      Passed 27 June 2025 and effective 1 September 2025, creating an international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang with special mechanisms. Officials have named it as a possible home for further digital asset pilots.

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    • Law on Anti-Money Laundering (Law No. 14/2022/QH15)In forceNational Assembly · 15 Nov 2022

      Passed 15 November 2022 and effective 1 March 2023. Resolution 05 applies its customer due diligence rules to crypto providers, with identification required for occasional transactions of US$1,000 or more.

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Central Asia

  • Kazakhstan3 sources
    • Rules for conducting strategic digital mining (Government Resolution No. 638)In forceGovernment of Kazakhstan, via the Adilet legal information system · 18 Jul 2026

      Creates strategic digital miner status: approved miners get 10-year power contracts and contribute 10% of mined digital assets, net of the cost of electricity and its delivery, to the National Strategic Cryptoreserve.

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    • Rules for the activities of unsecured digital asset exchange operators (NBK Resolution No. 45)In forceNational Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK), via the Adilet legal information system · 29 Apr 2026

      Sets the licensing procedure, qualification requirements, trading and wallet rules, transaction monitoring and client limits for onshore crypto exchange operators. In force from 1 May 2026.

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    • Law on amendments on regulation and development of the financial market, communications and bankruptcy (No. 259-VIII)In forceParliament of Kazakhstan, via the Adilet legal information system · 16 Jan 2026

      Rewrote the Digital Assets Law to create digital financial assets, money-backed stablecoins and three types of NBK-supervised service providers. Signed 16 January 2026; the licensing regime applied from 1 May 2026.

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  • Kyrgyzstan3 sources
    • Cabinet Resolution No. 516 on the authorised body for supervision and control of virtual assetsIn forceCabinet of Ministers, via the Ministry of Justice legal database · 30 Jul 2026

      Names the FSA as the supervision and control body for virtual assets, covering licence compliance and AML monitoring, removes its licensing role, and repeals the KGS 10 billion exchange capital clause. It applies from 9 June 2026.

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    • Regulation on virtual asset trading operators (crypto exchanges) and their registerIn forceCabinet of Ministers (Resolution No. 514), via the Ministry of Justice legal database · 30 Jul 2026

      Rules for crypto exchanges, as amended by Resolutions No. 625 (2025) and No. 516 (2026): fit-and-proper owners, AML and travel rule duties and service to residents and non-residents. Resolution No. 516 removed the KGS 10 billion capital clause; the minimum is now set by presidential decree.

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    • Stricter requirements for virtual asset service providers (Cabinet Resolution No. 625)In forceFinancial Market Regulation and Supervision Service (FSA) · 30 Sep 2025

      Explains Resolution No. 625: mandatory AML/KYT screening through approved providers, bans on anonymous wallets, NFTs and high-risk assets, sanctions checks on key staff and annual audits.

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  • Uzbekistan4 sources
    • Resolution PP-143 on creating a special mining zone in the Republic of KarakalpakstanIn forcePresident of the Republic of Uzbekistan, via the National Database of Legislation (lex.uz) · 17 Apr 2026

      In force from 20 April 2026: makes Karakalpakstan the Besqala Mining Valley, exempts residents' mining income from taxes and fees until 1 January 2035 for a 1% monthly payment, and lets them sell mined crypto abroad with proceeds credited to Uzbek banks.

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    • Resolution PP-359 on measures to further develop the financial technology sectorIn forcePresident of the Republic of Uzbekistan, via the National Database of Legislation (lex.uz) · 27 Nov 2025

      From 1 January 2026 allows tokenised shares and bonds, requires exchanges to set up platforms for them, and opens a NAPP and Central Bank sandbox for currency-backed tokens.

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    • Resolution PP-3832 on measures to develop the digital economy and the sphere of crypto-assets turnover (unofficial English translation)In forcePresident of the Republic of Uzbekistan, via the National Database of Legislation (lex.uz) · 3 Jul 2018

      The founding act, as amended to April 2026: defines crypto-assets, service providers and mining, exempts crypto transactions from tax, and requires residents to deal only through national providers.

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    • Resolution PP-3832 (official Russian text)In forcePresident of the Republic of Uzbekistan, via the National Database of Legislation (lex.uz) · 3 Jul 2018

      The authoritative consolidated text of PP-3832 on the official legal database.

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Middle East

  • Bahrain1 source
    • CBB Rulebook Volume 6, Module SIO: Stablecoin Issuance & OfferingIn forceCentral Bank of Bahrain (CBB) · Jul 2025

      Licensing regime for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers: BD 250,000 base capital, reserves of at least 100% of stablecoins in circulation with monthly independent audit reports, and redemption at par within five business days. First issued July 2025; the current version applies from 6 May 2026.

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  • Turkey2 sources
    • Crypto Asset Service Providers: Liquidation List (provisional)GuidanceCapital Markets Board (CMB/SPK) · 21 Sep 2026

      Lists the 56 firms that will not continue crypto services in Turkey and are winding down, so customers can check whether to withdraw assets.

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    • Announcement on Crypto Asset Service ProvidersGuidanceCapital Markets Board (CMB/SPK) · 2 Jul 2024

      Explains the transition: existing firms had until 2 August 2024 to declare they would seek a licence or wind down, with liquidation decisions due by 2 October 2024.

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  • UAE1 source
    • The CMA Issues the Virtual Assets Framework, Establishing an Integrated Regulatory Regime Comprising Five Core Modules and Eight Regulated ActivitiesIn forceCapital Market Authority (CMA) · 13 Apr 2026

      Announces the federal framework for virtual asset service providers and alternative trading system operators (CMA Resolution No. (04/Chairman) of 2026): five modules and eight activities, from dealing and custody to advice, portfolio management and operating a trading facility.

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Offshore hubs

  • Bermuda2 sources
    • Guidance Note: Digital Asset Business, Guidance for Prospective Applicants for LicensingGuidanceBermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) · Sep 2025

      Sets out what the BMA expects in a DABA licence application, from the legal vehicle, head office and staffing to outsourcing, insurance, capital and custody. It names SAC, ISAC and trust structures as bankruptcy-remote options firms have used.

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    • Digital Asset Business Single Currency Pegged Stablecoins (SCPS) GuidanceGuidanceBermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) · Nov 2024

      Sets the BMA's expectations for licensed stablecoin issuers: segregated, high-quality liquid backing assets at least equal to coins in issue, monthly attestations, a published white paper, stress testing and recovery planning. Published with a stakeholder letter on 3 December 2024.

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