Tagged: Crypto Regulations

December 15, 2025 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic noted that 2025 has marked a turning point in how governments regulated cryptocurrency. Rather than depending on enforcement actions to shape the fast-evolving industry, jurisdictions across the globe have implemented comprehensive regulatory frameworks with requirements being defined clearly upfront. Elliptic pointed… Read More

November 6, 2025 @ 10:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden has commented on recent concerns that the UK is behind the US when it comes to establishing proper stablecoin related oversight / guidelines. Breeden stated that the updated stablecoin regulations should become effective just as quickly as the… Read More

November 6, 2025 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has recently called on the US Treasury Department to ensure that its rules and guidelines for the GENIUS Act are aligned and consistent with congressional objectives. Digital assets firm Coinbase noted that Treasury needs to avoid enforcing requirements that go beyond… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 9:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) had issued a warning this past week  about what it considers to be “significant gaps” in ongoing attempts to regulate the fast-evolving crypto markets. Nick Jones, Founder and CEO, Zumo, said that it’s worth noting the FSB has said financial… Read More

October 7, 2025 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kourosh Khanloo, director of corporate strategy at Jefferies-owned Tradu, has shared his perspective with CI on the UK lifting the ban on crypto ETNs for retail investors on October 8, 2025. Kourosh says that he welcomes the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) decision to lift… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TaxBit noted that this past month, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released updated guidelines for its Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), delivering clarifications for crypto / digital assets platforms navigating the global compliance environment. These updates address ambiguities in decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible… Read More

July 20, 2025 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency and web3 ecosystem has been marked by challenges and transformative regulatory developments this year, as outlined in recent Chainalysis reports. From record-breaking thefts to landmark U.S. legislation and a high-profile case of insider misconduct, the year underscores the significant impact / role of… Read More

May 1, 2025 @ 7:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom is taking decisive steps toward regulating the evolving crypto-asset sector with the release of its draft crypto regime, a move that integrates key activities such as trading, custody, lending, and staking into the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) framework. Laura Talvitie,… Read More

April 30, 2025 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) has ushered in a transformative phase for cryptocurrency regulation with the release of The AML Handbook: A Guide for Crypto Activities. This comprehensive guide introduces 13 pivotal compliance pillars that crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) must adopt to align with the… Read More

April 22, 2025 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On April 21, 2025, Paul Atkins was officially sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a pivotal moment for the agency and the cryptocurrency industry. Appointed by President Donald Trump and confirmed by a 52-44 Senate vote… Read More

April 21, 2025 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The digital assets and blockchain ecosystem in early 2025 has experienced considerable volatility and it has been impacted by global economic / political uncertainty as well, based on insights drawn from CoinGecko’s 2025 Q1 Crypto Industry Report and Sumsub’s Crypto Industry Report 2025. These research… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 11:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada appears to be taking significant steps to integrate cryptocurrencies into its financial ecosystem, with recent updates from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and Coinbase providing more clarity for investors navigating the seemingly complex world of crypto assets. These developments underscore Canada’s commitment to fostering… Read More

April 7, 2025 @ 7:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm OKX has noted that regulatory compliance is a top priority for them. As the crypto industry evolves, OKX claims that they “remain committed to meeting and exceeding regulatory standards.” They work closely and on an “ongoing basis with regulators to ensure their… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The PwC Global Crypto Regulation Report 2025 has examined the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency regulation. Released by PwC Legal, the research report looked into the evolving regulatory frameworks governing digital assets across more than 50 jurisdictions, spotlighting major policy shifts and emerging trends. As the… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK Chief Security Officer Kang Li has commented on the changing regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies and how it potentially brings new opportunities. During discussions held as part of the 2024 Korean Blockchain Week (KBW), Professor Kang Li, Chief Security Officer of CertiK explained how recent… Read More

March 6, 2025 @ 10:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted 70-27 to repeal an IRS rule that would have potentially imposed very stringent reporting requirements on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, categorizing them as “brokers” under existing US tax laws. This decision, driven by a bipartisan coalition and… Read More

March 1, 2025 @ 11:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reportedly be dropping all claims against Consensys. In recent days, the SEC has dropped investigations against other crypto firms as the Trump administration has taken a more digital asset-friendly stance towards financial innovation. Consensys and the SEC… Read More

January 26, 2025 @ 11:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent comments, Bank of America’s (NYSE: BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan expressed the bank’s readiness to support cryptocurrency payments in the future, highlighting the need for clear and robust regulatory frameworks before they can fully embrace crypto transactions for clients. Moynihan said at the World… Read More

December 30, 2024 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nick Jones, Founder and CEO, Zumo, has shared three trends that he thins will shape the digital assets sector in 2025. According to Nick Jones from Zumo, the regulatory gaze will intensify. He noted that it is fair to say that regulation usually “lags behind… Read More

December 13, 2024 @ 10:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin and crypto industry is now focused on blocking or preventing the re-nomination of  SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw as the Senate Banking Committee prepares to vote on her appointment to another term at Wall Street’s main regulatory authority. Crenshaw, a Democrat, was appointed to the commission by President Donald… Read More