Abu Dhabi, UAE – July 23, 2026 – The Office of the Trade Commissioner of the Republic of Nauru to the United Arab Emirates today announced the launch of the Pacific Digital Assets Forum (PDAF). The Forum is the first regional platform dedicated exclusively to digital assets and digital finance across the Pacific, established to promote responsible digital asset regulation, informed policy dialogue and international collaboration.
The launch also marks the introduction of two flagship initiatives scheduled to debut in the fourth quarter of 2027: the Pacific Digital Assets Report, the Forum’s flagship annual publication examining regulatory developments, market trends and digital finance across the Pacific; and the inaugural Pacific Digital Assets Conference, the first edition of an annual regional event that will rotate between Pacific Island nations. The Report will feature the inaugural Pacific Digital Assets Regulatory Index, providing a comparative assessment of digital asset regulatory developments across Pacific Island jurisdictions.
The Forum will be chaired by Dadvan Yousuf, Trade Commissioner of the Republic of Nauru, who will serve as its Founding Chair. Nominations are now open for the Forum’s inaugural Advisory Board, which will provide independent strategic guidance and support the Forum’s long-term development.
„Effective regulation is not a barrier to innovation – it is what gives innovation the confidence to grow. As jurisdictions around the world develop frameworks for digital assets, the Pacific should also have a platform that supports informed discussion, independent research and meaningful international cooperation. The Pacific Digital Assets Forum has been established with that long-term vision in mind.“
– Dadvan Yousuf, Founding Chair of the Pacific Digital Assets Forum
PDAF will operate as an independent initiative dedicated to education, research, and international engagement. Its publications and activities are intended to support informed discussion and do not represent official government policy unless expressly stated.
For further information and future publications, visit www.nauru.org.
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