Tagged: regulation

May 1, 2026 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic pointed out that global regulators are now focused on paving clearer pathways for financial institutions to engage with digital assets. According to the latest insights from the blockchain analytics provider, the core focus has now seemingly shifted from whether to participate to how well-prepared… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US President Donald Trump voiced firm backing for upcoming digital assets oversight measures during an invitation-only assembly held at his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida. The Saturday event assembled several hundred prominent investors, many of whom rank among the leading holders of the $TRUMP… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 12:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has taken significant steps so far in April 2026 to bolster consumer protection and regulatory standards across the island’s financial landscape. On 8 April, the regulator unveiled a public-private partnership designed to combat financial fraud more effectively, while just… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 5:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a development signaling a decisive shift toward innovation-friendly oversight, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on March 24, 2026, officially launched its Innovation Task Force. Under the leadership of Chairman Michael S. Selig, the task force aims to craft explicit regulatory frameworks for… Read More

April 13, 2026 @ 2:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With the recent Royal Assent of Bill C-15, Canada is now said to be moving forward on a proper framework for stablecoins. The nation’s Department of Finance has started the development of applicable regulations to support safe, reliable digital payment options for Canadian consumers. As… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors has now approved a notice of proposed rulemaking that may implement certain requirements as well as applicable standards under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The suggested rule may help… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NYDIG researchers have noted in an extensive update that Bitcoin endured a tough first quarter, falling 22.6 percent—one of its weakest openings in 16 years of data. The rather pronounced BTC price decline was front-loaded in January and February, driven by delays in key legislation,… Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 12:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ruben Bombardi, the VARA General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Enablement, noted that the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) published its Guidance on the Virtual Asset Issuance Rulebook, setting out in practical terms how virtual assets are “created, disclosed, and brought to market” in Dubai…. Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 6:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the news update that the United Kingdom government’s £100m entrepreneur tax relief package has now officially come into effect, CI received commentary from Leo Labeis, CEO and Founder of REGnosys, on just how sustained policy clarity and consistency is vital in effectively translating investments… Read More

April 8, 2026 @ 2:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s ruling party has reportedly decided to go ahead with a plan to enable the institutionalization of tokenized real-world assets or RWAs and stablecoins under the current regulatory frameworks. As indicated in a report from the Seoul Economic Daily, the Asian country’s Democratic Party… Read More

April 8, 2026 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A forward-looking regulatory proposal designed to give cryptocurrency projects breathing room at launch has now advanced to the highest levels of executive review. US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins confirmed that the initiative would let new digital asset ventures begin operations without… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 8:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant push for reform, a cross-party coalition of lawmakers has advocated for an in-depth investigation into the United Kingdom’s system for overseeing financial behavior. This initiative comes amid growing apprehensions about policies aimed at loosening rules to stimulate economic expansion, which critics argue… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 6:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a speech delivered on March 31, 2026, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr highlighted significant challenges posed by stablecoins, urging caution as federal agencies move forward with rulemaking under recently enacted legislation. Speaking at an event hosted by the Federalist Society in Washington, D.C.,… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 6:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The National Football League (NFL) is pressing prediction market platforms to halt certain high-risk event contracts, prompting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to signal it will largely follow the leagues’ lead on what constitutes acceptable trading. In letters sent to CFTC-registered operators this week, the… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to safeguard consumers’ access to financial services, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has dispatched formal warning letters to the chief executives of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), Stripe, Visa (NYSE: V), and Mastercard (NYSE: MA). Issued on March 26, 2026, the notices highlight growing worries over reports that these… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 2:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada is set to prohibit cryptocurrency contributions to federal political campaigns, mirroring a recent step taken by the United Kingdom to curb similar risks. The proposed legislation, known as Bill C-25 or the Strong and Free Elections Act, was tabled in Parliament on March 26… Read More

March 28, 2026 @ 2:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple Labs Chief Executive Officer Brad Garlinghouse offered a detailed assessment of his company’s trajectory following a string of strategic purchases. He described the firm’s progress as steady, pointing to strengthened operational capabilities and broadened market presence that have emerged directly from those integrations. According… Read More

March 28, 2026 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has outlined an agenda for the 2026/27 financial year, prioritizing reductions in excessive card charges, robust safeguards against authorized push payment (APP) fraud, and broader advancements in competition and innovation within the UK’s payment systems. Released on 26 March… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 1:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

David Sacks, the venture capitalist who served as the White House‘s point person on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, is stepping down from that position. His departure marks the end of a brief but influential stint focused on shaping US policy in these rapidly evolving fields…. Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has released a detailed working paper examining the inner workings of decentralized finance, or DeFi, with a sharp focus on who actually controls decision-making in these supposedly leaderless systems. Titled “Who to regulate? Identifying actors within DeFi’s governance,” the study… Read More