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Digital Assets Issuance Law

Also known as: El Salvador Digital Assets Issuance Law

El Salvador National Commission of Digital Assets

Overview

Creates a statutory framework for public digital-asset offerings and regulated service providers.

Key Details

Jurisdiction

El Salvador

Regulator

National Commission of Digital Assets

Law Type

Act

Status

In Force

Official Law Number

Digital Assets Law 2023

Official Title

Digital Assets Issuance Law

Effective Date

January 24, 2023

Publication Date

January 11, 2023

Last Verified

August 24, 2026

Who This Law Applies To

Digital-asset issuers, service providers and investors.

Key Requirements

Registration, offering documentation, issuer, service-provider and supervisory requirements.

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