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MIDDLE EAST · JURISDICTION PROFILE
Bahrain
Comprehensive
Travel Rule: In force
Regulator(s)Central Bank of Bahrain ↗
FrameworkCBB Crypto-Asset Module (2019)
Travel RuleIn force
FATF statusNot listed
Overview
Bahrain's Central Bank (CBB) introduced a Crypto-Asset (CRA) Module in 2019, a detailed licensing framework for crypto-asset services under its rulebook. It was among the first Gulf regimes and hosts several licensed exchanges.
Regulatory framework
The CRA Module licenses activities such as reception/transmission of orders, execution, portfolio management, advisory and custody of crypto-assets.
Licensing & authorisation
Providers require a CBB crypto-asset licence in the relevant category.
AML & Travel Rule
AML/CFT and Travel Rule obligations apply under CBB rules.
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