Tagged: regulation

July 20, 2026 @ 10:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether‘s stablecoin, USDT, is navigating increased scrutiny under evolving US stablecoin regulations, with a looming compliance window that could reshape its availability on US based digital asset trading platforms. And as the cryptocurrency industry matures in 2026, federal lawmakers have introduced structured oversight to promote… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 6:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Federal banking and financial regulators have allowed the statutory one-year period for completing implementing regulations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act to lapse without delivering finalized rules. July 18, 2026—one year after the law’s enactment—passed without the full set… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 1:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea is taking significant steps to modernize its approach to public asset oversight by incorporating emerging digital assets. The Ministry of Economy and Finance is preparing draft legislation to create a unified basic law for managing state-owned properties, explicitly extending its coverage to innovative… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has released a comprehensive Dear CEO Letter to licensed reinsurance and insurance companies, reinforcing its commitment to rigorous financial monitoring and higher standards across the industry. Dated July 9, 2026, the communication clarifies the regulator’s methods for evaluating ongoing… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 2:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced a comprehensive EU-wide supervisory initiative aimed at strengthening the digital operational resilience of crypto-asset service providers, particularly those involved in custody activities. This move underscores the regulator’s commitment to addressing emerging risks in the fast-growing digital… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 12:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has pointed out that on July 1, 2026, the transitional arrangements under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) officially conclude. This development represents a major shift for the cryptocurrency sector, as full authorization becomes mandatory for any crypto-asset service provider serving clients… Read More

July 12, 2026 @ 6:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s financial authorities are set to implement a landmark supervisory framework starting next week, marking the first direct regulatory scrutiny of major technology and service suppliers that form the backbone of the country’s financial infrastructure. The Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA),… Read More

July 11, 2026 @ 3:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A comprehensive bipartisan bill designed to tackle America’s persistent housing affordability challenges has officially become law without President Donald Trump‘s official signature. The legislation, known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, cleared both chambers of Congress with strong support earlier in the summer… Read More

July 10, 2026 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Predictions markets platform Polymarket has taken formal steps to introduce margin trading under US regulatory oversight. This development could enable participants to engage in event-based contracts with reduced upfront capital requirements, potentially drawing in a broader range of institutional and experienced traders seeking more flexible… Read More

July 8, 2026 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced that it has received authorization from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment services. This approval, commonly described in the industry as a MiFID license, marks an important expansion for the cryptocurrency exchange in one of its major international… Read More

July 5, 2026 @ 11:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has shared a blog post authored by Craig Oliver, Third-Party Risk Management and Supplier Assurance Lead, PA Consulting and Karan Chao, Third Party Risk & Digital Trust Expert, PA Consulting. As clarified in an update shared with CI,  the opinions expressed here are… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 9:45 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has shared “landmark crypto rules” that are said to be designed to turn the UK into a global digital asset hub. In a public statement, David Geale, Executive Director of payments and digital finance at the FCA said the… Read More

June 29, 2026 @ 4:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Research, part of Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY), has lowered its estimate for the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to a coin-flip 50 percent probability. The revision, detailed in the firm’s latest weekly research note, marks a drop from the 60 percent odds assigned… Read More

June 29, 2026 @ 2:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation on June 25, 2026, establishing the first comprehensive state-level framework to regulate Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in Illinois. The measure, Senate Bill 3561, creates the Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loan Consumer Protection Act and places short-term financing products under the supervision… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 2:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic believes that Hong Kong has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for institutional players seeking to engage with digital assets. Its carefully constructed regulatory environment is providing the clarity and infrastructure that traditional financial institutions need to participate at scale. The company… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 10:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On 22 June 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland opened a public consultation inviting feedback on how it assesses the impacts of new or amended regulations and engages with stakeholders during the policy development process. The initiative, set out in Consultation Paper 170, forms part… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. MiCA serves as the European Union’s comprehensive framework to regulate cryptoasset activities, aiming to enhance… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 3:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Union is introducing a uniform cap on large cash transactions as part of its strengthened efforts to fight money laundering and terrorist financing. Starting 10 July 2027, businesses across all 27 member states will no longer be allowed to accept or issue cash… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 2:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 17, 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released a comprehensive discussion paper focused on decentralised finance (DeFi). This initiative aims to strengthen Malta’s position as a forward-thinking hub for digital financial services by gathering insights on the opportunities and hurdles presented by… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has taken a strong stance against expansive federal authority in the realm of sports betting. In an amicus curiae brief submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Gensler argues that the… Read More