Jurisdiction reference
Saudi Arabia
Regulator: SAMA / CMA Saudi. License/registration context: Unclear. 14 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Saudi Arabia. Official registry source: SAMA. Data last updated: 2026-09-24.
Saudi Arabia supervises stablecoins and digital-asset activity through SAMA / CMA Saudi. Travel Rule: Legislated.
Regulatory Status
- Jurisdiction code
- SA
- Regulator
- SAMA / CMA Saudi
- Travel Rule
- Legislated
- Tracked entities
- 14
- Recognized stablecoin backing
- fiat-backed, crypto-backed, commodity-backed, algorithmic
Central bank digital currency in Saudi Arabia
Plexo Institute tracks 1 central bank digital currency programme in Saudi Arabia.
- Digital Saudi Riyal — Status: Development · Central bank: Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) · Model: Wholesale · Technology: Under evaluation
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Jurisdiction FAQ
Who regulates Saudi Arabia?
The current Plexo Institute record lists SAMA / CMA Saudi as the regulator for Saudi Arabia.
How many VASPs are tracked in Saudi Arabia?
14 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Saudi Arabia.
What is the Travel Rule status in Saudi Arabia?
The current Plexo Institute record lists the Travel Rule status for Saudi Arabia as Legislated.
Source Evidence
This profile is compiled from official legislation and regulator records. Source confidence: official source evidence.