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The U.S. Approach to the Regulation of Digital Asset Regulatory Framework
Executive Summary The year 2025 represents a watershed moment for digital asset regulation in the United States, marked by the...
James Ross
Aug 126 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
The United Kingdom's Strategy for Digital Assets and Financial Market Regulation
Executive Summary The United Kingdom government has initiated a comprehensive, multi-year strategy to re-engineer its financial services...
James Ross
Aug 106 min read
Global Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets and Markets: H1 2025 Strategic Impact Analysis
Executive Summary The first half of 2025 represents a pivotal inflexion point for the digital asset sector, characterised by a structural...
James Ross
Aug 108 min read
July Global Regulatory Developments Report
Global Regulatory Developments: July Executive Summary July marked a period of intense regulatory activity across the globe,...
James Ross
Jul 313 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 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
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
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
UK's Evolving Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets and Markets: A Deep Dive
The United Kingdom is forging a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets and markets to balance innovation, consumer...
James Ross
Aug 5, 20247 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
UK Law Commission Paves the Way for Digital Asset Recognition as Property
Under English law, the UK Law Commission has taken a significant step in solidifying the legal status of digital assets, such as...
James Ross
Jul 30, 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
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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