Tagged: regulation

January 19, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). Announced this month, by Chairman Michael S. Selig, this initiative aims to provide expert guidance on emerging technologies shaping derivatives and commodity markets. The committee represents a rebranding and revitalization of the… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fenergo noted that in 2025, the worldwide landscape of financial regulatory enforcement is said to have underwent a transformation, with total fines for breaches in anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), sanctions, and customer due diligence (CDD) rules amounting to $3.8 billion. Regtech firm Fenergo also… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 12:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is preparing to impose a 5% ceiling on corporate allocations to digital assets. This development, highlighted in recent reports from local outlets like Seoul Economic Daily, signals a cautious yet progressive shift in the nation’s regulatory landscape. The FSC… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 4:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant policy shift for one of the world’s most isolated countries, Turkmenistan has reportedly begun regulating cryptocurrency activities as a new framework for virtual assets took effect on January 1, 2026. The legislation permits licensed mining and trading of digital currencies, marking a… Read More

December 30, 2025 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the planned retirement of Cicely LaMothe, who has been serving as the longtime Deputy Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, marking the end of a 23-year tenure at the agency. LaMothe, who played a significant… Read More

December 26, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Russia’s financial platforms, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) and the St. Petersburg Exchange, are poised to introduce cryptocurrency trading services as soon as the necessary regulations are approved. This development follows a recent outline from the Bank of Russia proposing controlled access to digital assets for… Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s credit ecosystem is changing, according to an extensive update from industry body UK Finance. The regulation that now governs this seemingly critical area of consumer finance will see several bursts of change, with an outdated regime reformed and a new regulatory framework… Read More

December 1, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As this year finally draws to a close, the European Union is said to be entering a somewhat decisive phase in its effort to harmonize digital asset regulation under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This, according to an update from Hacken which also noted… Read More

November 11, 2025 @ 6:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Caroline Pham, the Acting Chairperson of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has indicated that the regulatory agency is presently in talks with various regulated exchanges to potentially introduce spot cryptocurrency trading. This may include leveraged offerings and may be officially launched toward the end… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 2:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A thematic review on an international regulatory framework for crypto-asset activities has been released by the Financial Stability Board (FSB). The evolution and growth of crypto-asset markets highlights the importance of implementing the FSB’s recommendations for crypto-assets as well as global stablecoins. The report from… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 1:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

British Columbia, which is one of Canada’s largest provinces in terms of overall population, recently noted that it intends to place a complete ban on any new Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining operations. British Columbia said that it aims to prevent such initiatives from connecting with… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 6:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is asking the US Treasury Department to update the existing anti-money-laundering rules, claiming that ongoing innovation instead of stricter enforcement measures is the answer to dealing with the rise of illicit finance in the nasent web3 and digital assets space. Coinbase Chief Legal… Read More

September 30, 2025 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this month, the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets and the CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight and Division of Clearing and Risk announced a project to coordinate efforts on spot crypto trading. The goal is to provide “regulatory clarity that best keeps blockchain-based innovation… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has recently communicated the publication of the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025. This forms part of Malta’s implementation of “the European Union’s (EU) Anti-Money Laundering Directive 6 (AMLD6) and the wider EU AML/CFT… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 10:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has made announcements that underscore a commitment to robust data protection and innovative financing for regional challenges. On one front, ADGM has introduced new rules aim to enhance privacy safeguards under its Data Protection Regulations 2021. On another, a strategic… Read More

September 5, 2025 @ 12:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

After years of negligence and obtuse rulemaking, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a “new day” as the agency refocuses its energy on its job of efficient markets and capital formation. During the Gensler tenure, the Commission sought to alter markets in way… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 2:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

Angel Studios, a values-driven online streaming service, is raising additional funds through an online securities offering. With the sale ending this weekend, Angel Studios reports having topped $47 million in a Reg A offering hosted by Rialto. Investors are purchasing common shares for a minimum… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 3:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new development for the digital banking industry, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued new guidance that embraces the use of pre-filled customer data for Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, marking a shift in regulatory policy. This change, reportedly influenced by advocacy… Read More

July 18, 2025 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The World Economic Forum launched the Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP) – an international initiative designed to strengthen how governments design and “adapt regulation in step with accelerating technological change.” Developed in partnership “with the United Arab Emirates’ General Secretariat of the Cabinet, GRIP comes… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom is taking steps to bolster its fintech sector by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, aiming to cement its position as a global leader in financial innovation. The newly established Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) is collaborating with the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) to simplify… Read More