Politics, Legal & Regulation

July 4, 2025 @ 12:51 am By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore’s central bank will strengthen liquidity risk management rules and overhaul its data collection regime for fund managers, as it seeks to bolster resilience in the country’s asset management sector amid heightened global economic uncertainty. In a keynote speech at the Investment Management Association of… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 1:24 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed new measures to improve investor disclosures and simplify regulatory requirements for complex financial products, in a move aimed at balancing self-directed investing with protections for vulnerable consumers. The consultation paper, published on July 1, outlines enhancements to… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 10:08 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporate Finance has posted its opinion on exchange-traded products based on crypto assets. Crypto ETFs have emerged as a regulated path for retail investors to participate in the digital asset sector. Starting with Bitcoin ETFs, today these exchange-traded products are… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 6:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, or the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (HR 3633), is expected to move to a House floor vote as soon as next week. Sponsored by Representative French Hill, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, the legislation aims to… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 1:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

The One Big Beautiful Bill (HR 1) , the Trump Administration’s tax and spend legislation, has squeaked by the Senate in a vote of 51 to 50. Three Republicans voted no, compelling Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie-breaking vote. All Democrats voted against… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), Brazil’s central bank, has recently announced a series of significant updates that confirm its commitment to fostering financial stability, transparency, and innovation in the country’s financial system. These updates cover new regulations for credit fintechs, the issuance of digital… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reported the key issues facing the federal banking system in its Semiannual Risk Perspective for Spring 2025. The OCC reported that the strength of “the federal banking system remains sound.” Consumer sentiment, geopolitical risk, sustained higher interest… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 2:46 am By Michael Wong  |  

Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has proposed a set of regulatory enhancements aimed at strengthening the country’s digital asset exchange (DAX) framework, seeking to accelerate token listings and bolster investor protection measures. According to a consultation paper published on Monday, the proposed changes include allowing certain… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 2:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a fast-evolving global economic landscape, Sweden’s central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, has taken steps to adapt its strategies to ensure economic stability and effective monetary policy. Recent developments highlight the Riksbank’s proactive approach: a speech by First Deputy Governor Anna Breman on innovative monetary policy… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 2:14 am By JD Alois  |  

The Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) has established an “Investment Highway” which seeks to make the country one of the most investor-friendly nations in the region. The policy is being pursued by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation (EIMIN). As of today, all inbound investments into the… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 12:15 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

In a recent episode of the Capital Ideas podcast, hosts Nick Morgan, Dara Albright, and Mark Hiraide welcomed back Woodie Neiss, founder of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, a veteran investment crowdfunding expert and key figure in the origination of the JOBS Act. Neiss, known for his… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 10:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key decision, the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has ruled that the multilateral interchange fees (MIFs) charged by Visa and Mastercard to retailers violate European competition law. This ruling, delivered in June 2025, marks a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of payment… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 7:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Belgian authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the local operations of Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a French payments processing company, following serious allegations of money laundering. The probe comes in response to claims that the firm may have facilitated illicit financial activities through its Belgian… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key development for the cryptocurrency and web3 industry, Ripple Labs has announced its decision to withdraw its cross-appeal in its protracted legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move comes as both parties appear poised to bring closure to… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 1:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency investment landscape, REX Financial and Osprey Funds are on the cusp of launching the firststaked Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. According to recent reports, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 10:57 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Philippine government has intensified its crackdown on abusive online lending platforms after receiving more than 13,000 complaints from borrowers who reported harassment, threats, and privacy violations. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is leading the nationwide campaign in coordination with the Securities and Exchange… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 12:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Recently, the House of Representatives passed six bipartisan bills emanating from the House Financial Services Committee. These bills, which will now move over to the Senate will improve access to capital, help smaller invsetors and more. When the House Financial Services Committee was controlled by… Read More

June 26, 2025 @ 6:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

While a good portion of the country was shocked, apparently New Yorkers were not, as the Democrat Primary for New York City Mayor this week saw Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani trounce other contenders, garnering 44% of the ballots or 432,305 individual votes. The news was… Read More

June 26, 2025 @ 10:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott commented on President Donald Trump’s support for the GENIUS Act (S. 1582), legislation that aims to establish a federal regulatory perimeter to facilitate stablecoin innovation. More specifically, payment stablecoins issued by private firms tied to fiat currency. The bill was approved… Read More

June 26, 2025 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) held a recent session for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) on MiCAR Requirements on Market Conduct and the MFSA Expectations. Organized within months from the granting of the first MiCA licences in Malta, the informative session “brought together several market… Read More