The UAE is one of the first countries to establish a dedicated regulator for virtual assets, providing legal clarity, investor protection, and regulatory innovation in a rapidly evolving industry. Dubai has rapidly become a global hub for virtual assets and blockchain...
FiveComply is a global consultancy group with local presence in Cyprus, Dubai, Seychelles and Mauritius, specialising in international licensing, setting up corporate/group structures, and operations of Investment Firms, Crypto Asset Service Providers, E-Gaming, Payment...
On 28th February 2025, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Seychelles released Circular No. 3 of 2025, delivering important updates for Securities Dealers offering Contracts for Differences (CFDs) with Cryptocurrencies as underlying assets. With the world of digital finance...
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Seychelles has issued Circular No. 1 of 2025, to notify licensees that the Securities (Amendment) Act, 2024, which was assented on December 13, 2024, along with the following regulations enacted by the Minister of Finance on December...
The Consolidated Directive for the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) integrates key provisions from R.A.D. 269/2021, R.A.D. 384/2021, and R.A.D. 343/2023. It establishes a robust framework to...
On December 13, 2024, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) released the Policy Statement (PS-03-2024) on the fees payable and information required for entities falling under the scope of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This publication follows...
As the financial industry continues to evolve, staying compliant with regulations is more critical than ever. At FiveComply, we specialize in providing comprehensive compliance support tailored to your business needs. On the 6th of August 2024, the Cyprus Securities and...