There is a need for clear regulatory guidelines in the fast-evolving digital assets industry. This report, which builds on prior research by the World Economic Forum, provides a close analysis of the regulatory frameworks in nine jurisdictions and their unique approaches to policy creation and implementation.

By examining nine jurisdictions – the European Union; Gibraltar; Hong Kong SAR, China; Japan; Singapore; Switzerland; the United Arab Emirates; the United Kingdom; and the United States – this report draws key lessons from each approach and reveals the unintended consequences that may result from different regulatory frameworks. The analysis focuses on four pressing topics: anti-money laundering and know your customer; regulatory and technical sandboxes; decentralized finance; and privacy and security.

The report enables leaders to better predict trends and challenges in the digital assets landscape and supports both public- and private-sector stakeholders with actionable recommendations.