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SwanFS Digital Markets and Asset Risk Register 2025: A Technical Analysis of the Global Regulatory Implementation Wave
Executive Summary 2025 marks a pivotal shift for digital assets and financial markets, moving from regulatory development to strict...
James Ross
Oct 223 min read
Global Regulatory Developments Report: August 2025
Executive Summary August 2025 witnessed a continuation of key regulatory and supervisory initiatives across major financial...
James Ross
Aug 298 min read
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 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
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
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
September's Global Regulatory Whirlwind: Key Developments in Digital Finance and Markets
September 2024 proved to be a whirlwind month for financial regulation across the globe. From the rise of digital currencies to the fight...
James Ross
Sep 28, 20243 min read
September DeFi Roundup - Rethinking DeFi Regulation: Embedded Supervision and the Future of Decentralised Finance
The world of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is rapidly evolving, pushing the boundaries of traditional finance and challenging existing...
James Ross
Sep 28, 202411 min read
House Financial Service Hearing Entitled: Decoding DeFi: Breaking Down the Future of Decentralised Finance
House Financial Service Hearing Entitled: Decoding DeFi: Breaking Down the Future of Decentralised Finance Summary The hearing convened...
James Ross
Sep 18, 20242 min read
August Regulatory Roundup: The Global Push for Resilience and Digital Transformation
August saw a significant uptick in regulatory activity worldwide, with a clear focus on fortifying operational resilience, navigating the...
James Ross
Aug 31, 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
Quarterly DeFi Review: International Developments Q2 2024
The decentralised finance (DeFi) landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with significant developments worldwide in the second quarter of...
James Ross
Aug 3, 20243 min read
Decoding DeFi: ESMA Sheds Light on Smart Contract Complexity
The world of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is booming and powered by the innovative capabilities of smart contracts. However, the rapid...
James Ross
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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