Regulation
Follow the evolving legal landscape of the digital asset industry. We provide deep dives into government policies, compliance standards, and global regulatory frameworks affecting your crypto assets.
FCA Stands Firm on Crypto Registration Rules, Rejects Claims of Hindering Innovation
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has justified its stringent stance on registering cryptocurrency firms, emphasising that high standards are...
BRICS Launches Blockchain-based Cross-Border Payment System, ‘BRICS Pay’, for Member Nations
The BRICS nation bloc—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has officially launched its highly anticipated cross-border payment system, "BRICS Pay."...
Why Canada’s Central Bank is Halting Plans for a Digital Canadian Dollar
After a lengthy spell of research and public consultations that began in 2017, the Bank of Canada has decided to...
Italian Government Proposes 42% Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin in its 2025 Budget
Italy's government is proposing a significant increase in the capital gains tax on Bitcoin investments as part of its 2025...
EU Regulator Calls for Mandatory Cybersecurity Audits for Crypto Firms
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is reportedly advocating for mandatory external audits of cybersecurity defences within cryptocurrency companies,...
55% of Bitcoin Hashrate Still in China: Can Regulatory Shifts Change the Game
The Chinese government banned cryptocurrency in 2021 in a bid to reduce financial risks and control money flow. However, mining...
Bitnomial Sues SEC Over XRP Futures Securities Label
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), its chair Gary Gensler,...
Californian Investor Sues Hedge Fund Over FTX Bankruptcy Claim Dispute
Californian investor Nikolas Gierczyk has filed a lawsuit against hedge fund Olympus Peak, accusing the firm of failing to honour...
South Korea Allows Division of Cryptocurrency in Divorce Cases — Legal Experts
IPG Legal, a South Korean law firm specializing in the country's legal system, has stated that married couples in South...
Taiwan to Launch Crypto Custody Service Trials with Local Banks in 2025
Taiwan is taking significant steps toward greater institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, with regulators planning to pilot crypto custody services through...
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