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In a digital-first age, understand how robust regulatory oversight ensures that digital assets do not become tools for fraud, money laundering or market manipulation.

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Cryptocurrency Regulation

UK digital assets regulation progress too slow — stablecoin issuers  

The slow pace and changing nature of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) digital asset regulatory roadmap attracted almost universal...
By Elizabeth Lumley 24th March 2025
UK digital assets regulation progress too slow — stablecoin issuers  

Digital Assets

SEC sends positive crypto signals, industry fears a future Gensler

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent numerous positive signals on crypto assets, but the industry fears a...
By Rachel Wolcott 19th March 2025
SEC sends positive crypto signals, industry fears a future Gensler

Cryptocurrency Regulation

Crypto exchanges look to US after rules tighten in EU and APAC

US President Donald Trump hosted the White House’s first crypto summit on March 7, with attendees including top industry executives...
By Niece Prayoonrat 13th March 2025
Crypto exchanges look to US after rules tighten in EU and APAC

Cryptocurrency Regulation

Stablecoins are booming, but regulation remains in flux 

Discussions on how stablecoins should be classified for regulatory purposes continue – despite the product’s global market cap exceeding $200...
By Elizabeth Lumley 11th March 2025
Stablecoins are booming, but regulation remains in flux 

Enforcement Actions

Commissioner: SEC’s crypto dismissals undermine our credibility

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) has come under fire by one of its own commissioners for its dismissal...
By Rachel Wolcott 7th March 2025
Commissioner: SEC’s crypto dismissals undermine our credibility

Enforcement Actions

Jailed crypto ATM operator known to UK authorities for years before conviction

UK authorities knew about unauthorised crypto automated teller machine (ATM) operator Olumide Osunkoya for years prior to his conviction in...
By Rachel Wolcott 4th March 2025
Jailed crypto ATM operator known to UK authorities for years before conviction

Digital Assets

Central banks should launch CBDCs to ensure economic stability — report

Central banks should continue to develop sovereign digital currencies for the sake of economic stability, according to a new report,...
By Elizabeth Lumley 24th February 2025
Central banks should launch CBDCs to ensure economic stability — report

Digital Assets

ESMA consults on competence requirements for crypto asset advisers

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on minimum standards of competence and qualification requirements for...
By Lindsey Rogerson 18th February 2025
ESMA consults on competence requirements for crypto asset advisers