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

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

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

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

The digital landscape underwent significant changes in 2024 as regulators worldwide tightened their control over the industry. Every...

The financial services landscape is grappling with various operational challenges, from cyberattacks and third-party failures to the...

A recent system crash experienced by CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor, as detailed in their technical root cause analysis, serves as a stark...

The United Kingdom is forging a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets and markets to balance innovation, consumer...

The decentralised finance (DeFi) landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with significant developments worldwide in the second quarter of...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has unveiled its 2025 supervisory priorities, emphasising the significance of the Digital...

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) sets a new standard for cyber resilience in the EU's financial sector. One of its most...

The UK government has set its sights on becoming a global hub for crypto innovation. But with innovation comes responsibility – and that...

The financial sector increasingly relies on technology to deliver essential services in the ever-evolving digital landscape. This...