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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
ECB Raises the Bar: New Digitalisation Standards for European Banks
The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently released key assessment criteria and a collection of sound practices for banks undergoing...
James Ross
Jul 12, 20242 min read
UK Law Commission Navigates Uncharted Waters of Decentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Decentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are a revolutionary organisational structure concept built on blockchain technology and...
James Ross
Jul 12, 20242 min read
FATF Report Raises Concerns: Global Lag in Virtual Asset Regulation Leaves Financial System Vulnerable
The latest report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist...
James Ross
Jul 11, 20242 min read
EBA Sets the Bar High for Crypto Issuers: What You Need to Know About the New Supervisory Priorities
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has recently released its supervisory priorities for 2024/2025, focusing on issuers of e-money...
James Ross
Jul 6, 20242 min read
June Regulatory Roundup: A whirlwind of change for European Finance
June was a whirlwind of regulatory developments, particularly in Europe, with significant implications for the financial services...
James Ross
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Crypto Asset Regulation: Increasing Clarity for Firms - MiCA June Update and Its Impact on the Crypto-Asset Landscape
June 2024 marked significant progress in the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The European Banking Authority...
James Ross
Jun 28, 20242 min read
June's DORA Developments: A Regulatory Roundup
June 2024 has been a crucial month for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) framework, marked by the release of several...
James Ross
Jun 27, 20243 min read
DORA: The New Era of Digital Operational Resilience for Financial Entities
The financial sector increasingly relies on technology, making it vulnerable to cyber threats and operational disruptions. To address...
James Ross
Jun 25, 20242 min read
MiCA in June: A Major Leap Forward for Crypto-Asset Regulation in the EU
June 2024 has been a crucial month for the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), signifying significant progress in establishing a...
James Ross
Jun 14, 20242 min read
CBDC Developments in June: A Global Perspective
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) continue to gain momentum worldwide, with significant developments in June shaping the future of...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
June's Risk Management Spotlight: Navigating Digital Market Regulations
June has proven to be a busy month for risk management in digital markets. Regulators worldwide have released new guidelines and...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
June's Regulatory Focus: Combatting Financial Crime in the Digital Age
June 2024 has seen significant regulatory efforts to combat financial crime, particularly in the digital realm. Here's a roundup of key...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
DeFi's Rise, Challenges, and Implications for Firms
The Reserve Bank's May 2024 Bulletin illuminates the rapidly growing world of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and its potential impact on...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Regulatory Roundup: June's Digital Market Developments So Far...
Here's a quick recap of the key developments that have shaped the regulatory landscape in the first half of June: Europe Leads the Charge...
James Ross
Jun 13, 20242 min read
ESMA's May 2024 Updates: Capital Markets, AI, ESG Funds, and Crypto-assets Spotlight
Capital Markets ESMA published a position paper with 20 recommendations for strengthening EU capital markets. The recommendations focus...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
SEC Chair's Speech: A Call for Global Cooperation and Innovation in Securities Markets
Gary Gensler, the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), delivered an insightful speech at the 30th International...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
EU Joint Committee's 2023 Annual Report: A Roadmap for the Financial Industry
The Joint Committee of the European Union, consisting of the European Banking Authority (EBA), European Securities and Markets Authority...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
CFTC Sharpens Focus on Crypto Enforcement: What It Means for Your Business
In a recent speech, CFTC's Enforcement Director Ian McGinley discussed the "Trends in the CFTC’s Recent Crypto Enforcement Actions" at...
James Ross
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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