Regulation
BitGo launches new infrastructure for MiCAR transition
BitGo Europe GmbH, the digital asset infrastructure company, will provide its MiCAR-compliant Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) infrastructure for eligible virtual asset service providers (VASPs), fintechs, and digital asset...
Woolard to establish taskforce on digital assets adoption
The UK’s Wholesale Digital Markets Champion Chris Woolard CBE will establish a cross-industry taskforce by next month as part of his role to lead the financial industry in driving the adoption of...
Illicit counterparty exposure via self-custody wallets minimal
Only 1% of self-custody wallet transaction volume involves exposure to illicit counterparties, which is substantially lower than commonly assumed rates. Research from Global Digital Finance (GDF) and Block,...
Janus Henderson’s approach to innovation
For many traditional financial players, the concept of a boardroom meeting focused on blockchain and digital assets in 2021 would have seemed like a...
FCA consults on fund access to crypto ETNs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on proposals that would allow certain authorised funds to hold cryptoasset exchange-traded notes (cETNs), while setting out...
Pioneering Conversations: BNP Paribas on regulatory clarity
2026 is proving to be a strong year for financial regulators all over the world to introduce and refine guidance on digital assets. With key...
CFTC opens door to regulated crypto perps
Coinbase and Kalshi, a prediction markets platform, have received the green light from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to introduce perpetual crypto futures. For...
Mastercard granted New York BitLicense
Mastercard Transaction Services has been granted a BitLicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The license introduces requirements regarding consumer protection, cybersecurity, financial...
HMT tightens cryptoasset rules to cover tokenised securities and DLT
The UK government has tightened its cryptoasset rules, updating legislation to bring DLT‑based versions of established financial instruments within the scope of the Financial...
Financial services warned on productivity loss from class based barriers
Progress Together has launched a new sector‑wide campaign, Making the Invisible Visible, aimed at identifying and addressing the class‑based barriers that continue to shape...
Brussels opens MiCA review as EU tests progress
The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation on the review of the Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCA), launching the first formal assessment of...
SEC to set out exemption for tokenised stocks
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing a new “innovation exemption” framework for tokenised stock trading on crypto platforms, according to Bloomberg. The proposal, which...
FCA and Bank of England publish vision for tokenisation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England have set out a shared vision for tokenisation and are seeking industry views on the future...
Gallagher weighs capacity, compliance, and cold storage
The insurance industry is navigating both a soft market and a period of profound structural transformation.
The rapid pace of fintech development is forcing a...
Applications open for Cohort 2 of FCA’s Supercharged Sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is calling on firms building serious AI solutions for UK financial services to apply for Cohort 2 of its Supercharged...
Accenture joins Hedera Council supporting enterprise AI infrastructure
Global consultancy firm Accenture has joined the Hedera network's governing council to strengthen trust, transparency and governance in enterprise-grade AI systems. With more organisations under significant pressure to operate artificial intelligence...