https://irshadjournals.com/index.php/ijlp <p>The International Journal of Law and Policy (ISSN:3005-2289) publishes interdisciplinary research that develops particular legal or social scientific research about law and legal institutions, including critiques and extended points of view. This independent, peer-reviewed publication encourages empirical and multi-disciplinary research and welcomes articles on law and its relationship with policies. An international editorial team creates a forum for scholars to exchange ideas on law and policy issues around the world. The Journal has gained a reputation for innovative publishing that links cutting-edge research with open access and speedy publication. It creates a link between legal professionals, policymakers, and scholars of the law and policies.</p> Irshad en-US International Journal of Law and Policy 3005-2289 https://irshadjournals.com/index.php/ijlp/article/view/226 <p>International trade, often prioritizing competitiveness, clashes with the need for climate action, particularly impacting developing countries reliant on trade. This paper examines the "compliance dilemma" - the struggle to implement climate-mitigating policies without harming these economies. While the WTO aims to incorporate sustainable development, the paper argues that current provisions within the WTO and GATT Agreements are insufficient and often lead to negative economic consequences for developing nations. For example, the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), designed to reduce emissions, could harm exports from developing countries. The paper proposes establishing a WTO International Law Compliance Commission (WILCC) to align WTO rules with international law, address exploitable loopholes in trade agreements, and harmonize trade and environmental policies in collaboration with the UNFCCC. This framework seeks to ensure trade supports both climate action and sustainable economic growth for all stakeholders.</p> Ethan Biji Copyright (c) 2024 Ethan Biji https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2 11 1 15 10.59022/ijlp.226 https://irshadjournals.com/index.php/ijlp/article/view/238 <p>The research analyzes the regulatory challenges posed by these platforms and to develop effective solutions. The study examines existing regulatory frameworks, such as the Dodd-Frank Act, MiFID II, and the Commodity Exchange Act, as well as market data on trading behaviors and feedback from retail investors and regulatory bodies. Key findings include the identification of significant regulatory gaps, particularly in the areas of anti- money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements, and the lack of clarity in the classification of digital assets as securities or commodities. The significance of these findings lies in their implications for enhancing investor protection and market stability. The broader implications suggest that a more integrated and technology-driven regulatory framework could enhance transparency, prevent market manipulations, and ensure a level playing field for all market participants. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on digital asset regulation to safeguard retail investors in the digital trading era.</p> Nizomiddin Kozimov Copyright (c) 2024 Nizomiddin Kozimov https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2 11 16 28 10.59022/ijlp.238