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In each quarterly issue of the Appleby Asia Alert, we bring you all the latest legislative and regulatory updates in the offshore jurisdictions of Bermuda

Short for an initial coin or token offering, "ICO" has become a common buzzword thanks to the cryptocurrency revolution.

It has been another twelve months in which the extraordinary has become the norm, the unthinkable the mundane. Lockdowns have oscillated between full, partial and non-existent.

On 9 April 2026, the BMA released a consultation paper ('Consultation Paper'), which builds on the Stakeholder Letter issued on 30 March 2026, and provides additional context and information regarding...

On 19 May 2023, Bermuda Government has passed legislation to amend the Digital Asset Business Act 2018.

Blockchain is often referred to as a disruptive technology but it has emerged from relative obscurity to become a relatively popular conversation topic across various industries.

Bermuda Partners Sarah Demerling and Natalie Neto outline the process of enacting and maintaining a tokenised fund in Bermuda.

Recently, we have seen a flurry of activities in relation to digital asset legislation in Bermuda.

Through an elected Bar Council, the Bar Association — in conjunction with the Supreme Court Judiciary — is responsible for matters pertaining to admission to practise law in Bermuda and rules of conduct for its members.

Carey Olsen, recently ranked in the FinTech sector by Chambers & Partners across each of its Bermuda, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cayman Islands and Jersey offices (with a number of notable practitioners)...

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has issued three major regulatory initiatives advancing Bermuda's digital asset framework, covering artificial intelligence governance, asset tokenisation clarity, and stablecoin usage in insurance and investment funds. These developments reflect Bermuda's commitment to maintaining a progressive, risk-based regulatory environment that balances innovation with consumer protection and financial stability.

Bermuda's digital asset business sector stands at a pivotal moment, with the potential to mirror the island's historic success in captive insurance. Drawing parallels between the transformative Insurance Act of 1978 and the Digital Asset Business Act of 2018, this analysis explores how early regulatory clarity and consistent oversight could position Bermuda as a global leader in the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology.

The Bermuda Government has introduced legislation to govern ICOs in and from within Bermuda. The Companies and Limited Liability Company (Initial Coin Offering) Amendment Act 2018

This helpful guide should tell you everything you need to know about setting up a Digital Asset or Blockchain fund in Bermuda.

The Bermuda Monetary Authority is proposing eight new banking models to modernize and diversify the island's financial sector, with a particular focus on serving digital asset businesses and expanding access to specialized wholesale and retail banking services. Will these reforms position Bermuda as a leader in offshore banking innovation while maintaining its reputation for robust regulation and financial stability?

The spotlight has been on the legal frameworks at play within offshore domiciles, but the rules that govern such jurisdictions are essential to their future success.

Bermuda is positioning itself as a global leader in digital finance through comprehensive regulatory frameworks and strategic partnerships with major technology companies. The jurisdiction's innovative approach to blockchain, AI, and digital assets demonstrates how collaboration between government, regulators, and industry can create an environment that balances innovation with appropriate oversight. With ambitious plans to become the world's first fully on-chain national economy, Bermuda is leveraging deca