Definition ∞ Issuer licensing refers to the formal authorization granted by a regulatory body to entities that issue digital assets or securities. This process ensures that issuers meet specific legal and operational requirements before offering such assets to the public. It is a critical component of regulatory frameworks designed to bring stability and accountability to the digital asset market.
Context ∞ The prevailing discussion around issuer licensing involves the evolving regulatory landscape for tokenized securities and stablecoins. Jurisdictions are actively developing frameworks to define which digital assets require such licenses and under what conditions. A key future development to monitor is the potential for global harmonization of these licensing requirements to facilitate cross-border digital asset activities.
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