Virtual asset service providers operating across the United Arab Emirates are being required to strengthen their compliance infrastructures in line with the latest anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing guidance issued by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The updated regulatory expectations compel firms to conduct comprehensive evaluations of operational vulnerabilities in order to reduce exposure to financial crime, terrorist financing activities

More than one hundred days after the outbreak of the war involving Iran, Europe finds itself confronting a difficult reality that calls into question the foundations of the energy strategy adopted in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While the continent’s efforts to reduce reliance on Russian natural gas and expand the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) succeeded in mitigating one major vulnerability, recent developments suggest that a new form of dependence has

Brazil's progress in regulating its betting industry has significantly strengthened its position as one of the world's most attractive iGaming markets. During the SBC Summit Americas 2026, executives, investors, industry specialists, and market leaders repeatedly identified the country as one of the most promising destinations for future expansion within the global gaming sector. The growing attention is driven by several factors, including Brazil's large and engaged user

The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau in Macau (DICJ) has issued a public warning urging people not to trust or circulate online allegations claiming that card shoe devices in Macau casinos have been tampered with, stating that such content spreading on social media is likely fraudulent. The regulator responded after posts appeared on mainland Chinese social media platforms alleging that electronic card shoes used in Macau gambling venues had been manipulated. Accor