Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
56 events advancing 44 policy or regulatory changes:
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SEC amendments to the Criteria of the Digital Asset Exchange Center (Exchange Rules)
Implemented Criteria for Digital Assets as Means of Payment
On 6 September 2024, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) implemented new criteria for digital asset business operators. Specifically, the updates expand the scope of prohibited uses of digital assets as means of payment, improve access…
Prohibition of goods and services in Law on Digital Technology Industry
Closed consultation on Digital Technology Industry Law including the prohibition of goods and services
On 2 September 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) closes its public consultation on Digital Technology Industry Law. The law delineates the prohibited activities of AI in Article 80. In particular, AI systems that influence be…
Digital Asset Regulations 2024
Implemented Digital Asset Regulations 2024
On 1 September 2024, Qatar implemented the Digital Asset Regulations 2024, which are applicable in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). These regulations define the legal framework for digital assets within the QFC, including the ownership, transfer, a…
Investment Token Rules 2024
Implemented Investment Token Rules 2024
On 1 September 2024, the Qatar implemented the Investment Token Rules 2024. These rules empower the Regulatory Authority to prohibit certain activities related to investment tokens within the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) by designating excluded toke…
NPPA lists of approved domestic games
Issued NPPA August 2024 list of approved domestic games
On 30 August 2024, China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) issued the monthly set of approvals for domestic video game titles. The NPPA is responsible for approving video games by both domestic and foreign game developers prior …
SEC investigation into Abra over the alleged offer and sale of unregistered crypto asset securities
Announced settlement in SEC investigation into Abra over the alleged offer and sale of unregistered crypto asset securities
On 26 August 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it had entered into a settlement agreement with Abra for failing to register the offers and sales of its retail crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn, and for operat…
Operational license requirement in Cyber Security Act 2024
Implemented Cyber Security Act 2024 including operational license requirement
On 26 August 2024, the Malaysian Cyber Security Act 2024 entered into force. The Act outlines the specific aspects and responsibilities related to cyber security and aims to provide comprehensive coverage of cyber security management, enforcement, a…
Public lawsuit against Bit Trade by ASIC for alleged design and distribution failures
Issued ruling in public lawsuit against Bit Trade by ASIC for alleged design and distribution failures
On 23 August 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced a Federal Court had ruled in their favor in the public lawsuit filed against Bit Trade on 21 September 2023. Bit Trade is the Australian provider of the Kraken …
Operational license requirement in EU regulation 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information
Implemented EU regulation 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information including Operational license requirements
On 21 August 2024, the EU regulation 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information is fully implemented. The regulation requires Member States to designate a body tasked with the certification of platforms used for the processing of electron…
Abu Dhabi Regulatory Framework for the issuance of Fiat-Referenced Tokens
Opened consultation on Regulatory Framework for the issuance of Fiat-Referenced Tokens
On 20 August 2024, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) opened a consultation on a proposal for a Regulatory Framework for the issuance of Fiat-Referenced Tokens (FRT) until 3 October 2024. The proposa…