In a landmark move that positions Bahrain at the forefront of digital asset regulation in the region, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) launched the Stablecoin Issuance and Offering (SIO) Framework under Rulebook Volume 6, effective July 2025, establishing a comprehensive licensing and regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers.
As of July, the Kingdom of Bahrain joins a select group of jurisdictions that have enacted comprehensive regulatory frameworks for stablecoin issuers .