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October 2, 2024
Digital-Assets Regulation (WEF) – Industry Report | Tokenyze
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World Economic Forum
Digital Assets Regulation: Insights From Jurisdictional Approaches

The World Economic Forum's recent report, "Digital Assets Regulation: Insights from Jurisdictional Approaches," provides a comprehensive analysis of regulatory landscapes across nine key jurisdictions. At Tokenyze, we find this report crucial for understanding the evolving global regulatory environment for digital assets.

Key takeaways from the WEF report:

1. Regulatory approaches vary significantly across jurisdictions, with some focusing on comprehensive frameworks (e.g., EU's MiCA) and others on specific aspects of digital assets.

2. Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer regulations are a primary focus across all examined jurisdictions.

3. Regulatory sandboxes are emerging as valuable tools for fostering innovation while ensuring compliance.

4. Decentralized Finance regulation is still in early stages, with many jurisdictions exploring approaches to balance innovation and risk mitigation.