What we think

I. Executive Summary This week’s developments signal an evolution in the regulatory environment, shifting from theoretical risk to tangible enforcement actions and notable strategic divergence among key jurisdictions. For Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs), the global landscape now presents three primary areas of focus that merit careful consideration for our operational, product, and legal strategies. Enforcement and AML/CTF Scrutiny.  The €21.46 million fine imposed by

Executive Summary October 2025 marked a material shift in the regulatory landscape for the crypto-asset industry, moving from high-level principles to binding technical implementation. The fragmented, principles-based guidance of the past has been supplanted by a wave of detailed, binding Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS), supervisory Q&As, and thematic reports. This transition fundamentally alters the operational, prudential, and economic landscape for Crypto-Asset Servic

Executive Summary 2026 marks a pivotal year for EU Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs), marking the culmination of a multi-year effort to establish comprehensive regulation for digital assets. The transitional “grandfathering” period under MiCA, as per Article 143(3), ends on July 1, 2026, removing legacy buffers and implementing a uniform licensing and conduct system across the Union. Meanwhile, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which has been effective since

Executive Summary 2025 marks a pivotal shift for digital assets and financial markets, moving from regulatory development to strict...

Executive Summary September 2025 marked a critical phase in the maturation of the European Union’s digital asset regulatory landscape....

Executive Summary This report analyses the potential implications of the recent UK cabinet reshuffle on the nation's digital market...

Executive Summary The year 2025 represents a watershed moment for digital asset regulation in the United States, marked by the...

Executive Summary The United Kingdom is executing a phased and comprehensive strategy to integrate digital assets into its established...

Executive Summary The United Kingdom government has initiated a comprehensive, multi-year strategy to re-engineer its financial services...

Executive Summary The first half of 2025 represents a pivotal inflexion point for the digital asset sector, characterised by a structural...

Global Regulatory Developments: July Executive Summary July marked a period of intense regulatory activity across the globe,...

Executive Summary June 2025 marked a period of significant progress in establishing detailed regulatory frameworks for digital assets...

March 2025 witnessed significant regulatory advancements in the global financial sector, particularly concerning digital finance. Key...

The FCA Crypto Roadmap outlines the planned policy publications and timelines for regulating crypto assets in the UK. It sets out a...

Executive Summary The Chancellor's Mansion House 2024 speech and accompanying documents signal a significant shift in the UK's approach...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released its work program for 2025, signalling a significant shift in the regulatory landscape...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has set an ambitious agenda for 2025, with significant implications for investment...

MiFID, implemented in 2007, revolutionised European capital markets by increasing competition, transparency, and investor protection....

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has set an ambitious agenda for 2025, with a work program that covers a wide range...

September 2024 proved to be a whirlwind month for financial regulation across the globe. From the rise of digital currencies to the fight...