Central Bank of Armenia Proposes Information Security Requirements for Crypto-Service Providers

YEREVAN, October 20. /ARKA/. The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) has submitted a draft regulatory act for public discussion that establishes minimum information security requirements for entities providing services related to crypto-assets.

According to the regulator’s press service, the document was developed as part of ongoing efforts to implement the regulatory framework necessary for the application of the Republic of Armenia’s Law “On Crypto-Assets.”

The draft proposes amendments and additions to the decision of the Central Bank of Armenia Council (No. 173-N, dated July 9, 2013).

The Central Bank invites all interested parties to submit comments and proposals regarding the draft by October 30, 2026, inclusive.

Proposals may be sent via email to [email protected], with the subject line: “Կրիպտոակտիվների կանոնակարգում” (“Regulation of Crypto-Assets”). Submissions should include the sender’s full name, the organization they represent (if applicable), and contact details.

Once the received proposals have been consolidated, the Central Bank plans to organize a meeting with the individuals and representatives of the organizations that submitted comments to discuss them.

The regulator also intends to publish the comments received, along with its own position regarding them.

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