Fractioned Logo
Regulatory Directory IconRegulatory Directory 2024

Tokenisation regulations:
a global overview for issuers.

Navigating the complex landscape of digital asset compliance across primary financial jurisdictions. A technical reference for institutional grade issuance.

Global regulations 3D visual
Last UpdatedOCT 24, 2024

European Union

MiCAR COMPLIANCE
European Union
Overview

Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) provides a unified legal framework across all 27 member states, categorising assets into ARTs, EMTs, and other crypto-assets.

Key Bodies

ESMA, EBA, National Competent Authorities (NCAs).

FRACTIONED Support

Automated whitepaper generation and passporting workflows for CASP compliance.

United States

REG D / REG S / REG A+
United States
Overview

Framework governed by the 'Howey Test'. Focuses on private placement exemptions for institutional and accredited investors under Securities Act of 1933.

Key Bodies

SEC, CFTC, FINRA.

FRACTIONED Support

Integrated Accredited Investor verification (Rule 506c) and automated Reg S non-US person tracking.

United Kingdom

FSMA & SANDBOX
United Kingdom
Overview

Transitioning towards a comprehensive regime via the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA). Focus on high-standard consumer protection.

Key Bodies

FCA, HM Treasury, Bank of England.

FRACTIONED Support

Direct integration with the UK Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) protocols.

Singapore

PS ACT & SFA
Singapore
Overview

Differentiates between Digital Payment Tokens (DPTs) and Capital Market Products. Highly advanced 'Project Guardian' framework.

Key Bodies

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

FRACTIONED Support

Compliance modules for the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and Singapore VCC structures.

UAE (Dubai/ADGM)

VARA & FSRA
UAE (Dubai/ADGM)
Overview

Bespoke virtual asset regulations in Dubai (VARA) and international-standard common law frameworks in ADGM.

Key Bodies

VARA, FSRA (ADGM), DFSA (DIFC).

FRACTIONED Support

Regional custody bridging and Sharia-compliant smart contract logic options.

Hong Kong

VATP LICENSING
Hong Kong
Overview

Focus on Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licensing and tokenisation of SFC-authorised investment products.

Key Bodies

SFC, HKMA.

FRACTIONED Support

Strict KYC/AML mapping to HK-specific regulatory technology standards.

Comparative Compliance Logic

JurisdictionAsset ClassRetail AccessPrimary ExemptionStatus
United StatesSecurity TokensRestrictedRule 506(b/c)ESTABLISHED
European UnionART / EMTPermitted*MiCAR Tier 1LIVE (2024)
SingaporeCapital Markets ProductsPermitted*SFA Part XIIIEVOLVING
United KingdomDigital SecuritiesUnder ReviewSandbox DSSEXPERIMENTAL

Why regulatory precision matters
in tokenisation.

Tokenisation is not merely a technical transformation of assets; it is a legal reconfiguration. For issuers, the choice of jurisdiction affects liquidity, tax treatment, and investor confidence. FRACTIONED provides the modular infrastructure to map these legal requirements directly into smart contract code—a concept we call Programmable Compliance.

Whether issuing real estate tokens in the EU or debt instruments in Singapore, our platform ensures that every transaction is validated against local parameters, providing a real-time audit trail for regulators.

The 'Restricted List' Engine

Our core protocol maintains a real-time updated list of restricted jurisdictions and investor types based on global sanctions and local securities laws.

check
OFAC Compliance
check
Travel Rule Support
check
Real-time KYS/KYB
check
Smart Prospectus

Request Compliance Audit

Schedule a consultation with our regulatory engineering team to review your tokenisation structure.

Download Resources