Regulation
UK positions for charlatan shake-out
Regulatory arbitrage – adopting regulatory licences based on the easiest path – was a well trodden strategy, historically, for many in digital assets.But, as...
Nomura unit wins crypto services approval
Nomura's Laser Digital Japan has secured approval to provide institutional crypto asset services.It comes as traditional capital markets players continue to respond to the...
SEC proposes new ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’ framework
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new regulatory framework designed to create a tailored route for raising capital through certain...
US Treasury seeks comment on GENIUS Act
The US Department of the Treasury has issued proposed rules for implementing the GENIUS Act, seeking comment on a new regulatory framework for payment...
SEC setback leaves tokenisation market waiting for clarity
Shares in companies linked to the tokenisation of traditional assets fell on Friday (August 14) after the US Securities and Exchange Commission cancelled a...
Copper expands US regulated market presence
Copper has secured membership of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for its US entity, strengthening its regulated presence as institutional adoption of digital...
Five fast growth firms join FCA Scale up Unit
The Financial Conduct Authority has added five solo‑regulated firms to its Scale‑up Unit, offering tailored regulatory support to help them innovate and manage rapid...
Ctrl Alt expands regulated tokenisation capabilities
Ctrl Alt has secured two new licences from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC), strengthening its ability to deliver regulated tokenisation infrastructure across the full...
BIS advances Project Agorá into real value cross border testing
The Bank of International Settlement Innovation Hub has taken a decisive step in its multi‑year exploration of tokenised wholesale payments, confirming that Project Agorá’s...
Crypto groups urge US Senate to advance CLARITY Act
Three leading US digital asset industry bodies have called on the US Senate to bring the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act to the Senate floor, arguing that the...
IMF calls for crypto oversight in Brazil
The International Monetary Fund has called for stronger oversight of Brazil’s digital asset market, warning that growing crypto activity and stablecoin adoption are creating...
FMLC calls for legal clarity on tokenisation
The Financial Markets Law Committee (FMLC) has called for a series of legal reforms to support the wider adoption of tokenisation in UK wholesale...
BIS: stablecoins are creating a shadow dollar channel
The Bank for International Settlements has warned that stablecoins are forming a de facto shadow dollar‑funding channel, linking retail users in emerging markets directly...
Tether Gold recognised by ADGM
Tether Gold (XAU₮) has been recognised as an Accepted Spot Commodity by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The...
Anthropic backs FCA AI sandbox
Anthropic will support the second cohort of firms taking part in the FCA's Supercharged Sandbox. The scheme gives firms access to Claude, Claude Code and...
MPs launch crypto banking access inquiry
A cross-party parliamentary group has launched an inquiry into UK banks' treatment of crypto firms.It comes as the UK implements its new crypto regulatory...