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Bahamas introduces digital assets bill

News Team, 12/11/2020

The Bahamas has introduced a “bold” piece of legislation that will regulate digital assets and registered exchanges.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. K Peter Turnquest introduced the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Bill, 2020 in the House of Assembly earlier this month. The Bill covers crypto-assets and digital tokens.

He said the legislation will provide the legal framework for a new, well regulated industry in The Bahamas.

It should: expand the regulated financial service sector in the jurisdiction; create financial technology, or fintech opportunities for entrepreneurs and ...


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