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UK Digital Asset Regulation: the Evolving Framework
Executive Summary The United Kingdom is executing a phased and comprehensive strategy to integrate digital assets into its established...
James Ross
Aug 114 min read
Global Digital Asset Regulatory Developments: June 2025 Report
Executive Summary June 2025 marked a period of significant progress in establishing detailed regulatory frameworks for digital assets...
James Ross
Jun 294 min read
Global Digital Markets Regulation Intensifies in May with Focus on Stablecoins, Market Structure, and CBDCs
Global efforts to establish clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets gained significant momentum in May, with a concentrated focus...
James Ross
Jun 24 min read
Global Regulatory Developments - March 2025
March 2025 witnessed significant regulatory advancements in the global financial sector, particularly concerning digital finance. Key...
James Ross
Apr 27 min read
Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets: December 2024Executive Summary: Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets - December 2024
There was significant regulatory activity in December 2024. Globally, on establishing comprehensive frameworks for digital assets,...
James Ross
Jan 14 min read
Global Digital Assets Regulatory Developments - November 2024: Europe in Focus
Executive Summary: Global Digital Asset Regulatory Developments - November 2024 November 2024 witnessed significant regulatory progress...
James Ross
Dec 3, 20245 min read
FCA Crypto Roadmap
The FCA Crypto Roadmap outlines the planned policy publications and timelines for regulating crypto assets in the UK. It sets out a...
James Ross
Nov 26, 20241 min read
Navigating the Shifting Sands: A Deep Dive into the EBA's 2025 Work Program and its Implications for Financial Institutions
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released its work program for 2025, signalling a significant shift in the regulatory landscape...
James Ross
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Will MiCA be the MiFID I of Digital Markets and Assets?
MiFID, implemented in 2007, revolutionised European capital markets by increasing competition, transparency, and investor protection....
James Ross
Oct 3, 20242 min read
2024: A Year of Regulatory Reckoning in Digital Markets
The digital landscape underwent significant changes in 2024 as regulators worldwide tightened their control over the industry. Every...
James Ross
Sep 29, 20245 min read
The SEC vs. Ripple: A Partial Victory and Regulatory Lessons for Crypto Firms
The cryptocurrency industry has closely watched the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs. The recent ruling marks a pivotal moment with...
James Ross
Aug 8, 20242 min read
Key International Reports on Digital Markets and Assets Regulation (July 2024)
July 2024 marked a significant month for international reports addressing the evolving landscape of digital markets and assets. These...
James Ross
Aug 6, 20243 min read
The Future of Finance: Key Regulatory Developments in July 2024
The financial landscape is rapidly transforming, driven by technological advancements and evolving market dynamics. In July 2024, several...
James Ross
Aug 1, 20243 min read
MiCA Q&A Updates: Key Points & Firm Implications
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a series of Q&A updates regarding the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)...
James Ross
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regulations: A New Era for Digital Assets
Hong Kong is forging ahead in regulating stablecoins, establishing a comprehensive framework to foster innovation while ensuring investor...
James Ross
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Landmark FCA Fine for Coinbase Subsidiary Over Financial Crime Control Breaches
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed a significant £3.5 million fine on CB Payments Ltd (CBPL), a subsidiary of...
James Ross
Jul 26, 20242 min read
UK's Crypto Future: A Deep Dive into the Government's Proposed Regulatory Framework
The UK government has set its sights on becoming a global hub for crypto innovation. But with innovation comes responsibility – and that...
James Ross
Jul 21, 20242 min read
July MiCA Developments: A Closer Look at Key Regulations and Guidelines
July 2024 has been a pivotal month for the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), marking significant progress in establishing a...
James Ross
Jul 13, 20242 min read
The Future of Digital Assets: A Call for Clarity and Regulation
On June 6, 2023, the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture held a pivotal hearing titled "The Future of Digital Assets: Providing Clarity...
James Ross
Jul 13, 20242 min read
CFTC Chairman Calls for Urgent Digital Asset Regulation
In a recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam expressed deep...
James Ross
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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