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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 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
ESMA's 2025 Agenda: A Deep Dive into Issuer Disclosure and Beyond - Part 3
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has unveiled its 2025 work program, setting a demanding agenda for financial firms...
James Ross
Oct 4, 20243 min read
ESMA's 2025 Agenda: A Deep Dive into Impacts for Investment Managers and Service Providers - Part 2
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has set an ambitious agenda for 2025, with significant implications for investment...
James Ross
Oct 3, 20242 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
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
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
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
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
SEC Director Grewal's "What's Past is Prologue": A Call to Action for Crypto Regulation
In a recent speech at William & Mary, SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir S. Grewal reiterated the SEC's commitment to protecting investors...
James Ross
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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