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.
Copper Technologies Shifts Focus Abroad as it Withdraws FCA Registration
Crypto custodian Copper Technologies Ltd. has withdrawn its application to register with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), signalling a...
From Bans to Licenses: Nigeria’s Crypto Journey in 2024
Nigeria's crypto scene has faced significant challenges since February 2024. It all began when authorities blocked access to local crypto...
Hong Kong Grants Licenses to Four New Crypto Exchanges Amid Accelerated Licensing Push
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued licenses to four more virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) as part...
ASIC Sues Binance Australia Over Consumer Protection Failures
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against Binance's Australian operator, Oztures Trading Pty Ltd. The...
Broadridge and CCRI Launch Platform to Help Firms Navigate EU MiCA Compliance and Sustainability Reporting
Broadridge Financial Solutions has teamed up with the Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute (CCRI) to launch a platform designed to help...
Nigeria’s New Crypto Tax Law: A Strategic Move for Revenue or a Barrier to Growth?
Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) recently hinted at introducing new regulations to tax cryptocurrency transactions. It claimed the bill...
Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Bill Passes First Reading
Hong Kong's newly proposed stablecoin bill passed its first reading in the city’s Legislative Council today, December 18, 2024. This...
UK FCA Proposes Ban on Public Crypto Offers by Unregulated Firms in New Oversight Push
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced plans to tighten restrictions on the crypto industry, including a proposed ban...
New Zealand’s FMA Warns Public About Crypto Investment Scam Promoted on YouTube
New Zealand’s top financial regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a warning about a new crypto investment scam...
Why Morocco Legalized Crypto After Ban in 2017
Morocco made headlines when it announced a total ban on cryptocurrency use in 2017. Authorities in the African country cited...
