Nauru Establishes Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority For Growth

HomeNews* Nauru’s parliament approved the creation of a virtual asset regulatory authority (VARA).

• The new authority aims to oversee digital assets and prevent financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Nauru will introduce a licensing scheme for virtual asset service providers to register within the country.
• Government officials expect the move to attract investment, spur job creation, and support economic resilience.
• Leaders say this step is part of a strategy to position Nauru as a regional digital economy leader. On Thursday, the parliament of Nauru passed new legislation establishing a virtual asset regulatory authority (VARA). This move is intended to create a dedicated body to supervise the digital asset sector on the island and strengthen oversight in the Pacific region.

• Advertisement - < b >Nauru< /b > President David Adeang said in a statement that the legislation sets up a licensing framework. This framework will let virtual asset service providers register and operate from Nauru. The stated goal is to make Nauru a key player in the digital asset market.

Adeang explained, “This bold step aims to harness the potential of virtual assets to diversify revenue streams and fortify economic resilience.” The new rules are designed to stop illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing by setting standards for how digital asset businesses operate.

Commerce and Foreign Investment Minister Maverick Eoe added that the licensing system should bring Nauru in line with other countries with advanced digital economies. “The licensing framework … ensures Nauru becomes a competitor, attracting businesses that bring investment, job creation and financial innovation,” he stated.

Virtual assets are digital representations of value that can be traded online, such as cryptocurrencies. VARAs provide guidelines and monitor these trades to safeguard against misuse and to create trust in the sector.

Nauru leaders say the creation of VARA is part of efforts to achieve long-term economic independence. President Adeang said, “We want to be a government of solutions and innovation, be proactive, not passive, and positively approach the future with boldness.”

Authorities expect that the dedicated regulation will appeal to international digital asset companies seeking a regulated base of operations in the Pacific. No further details about the implementation timeline or specific investment targets were provided.

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