Category: Regulation

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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has kicked off a consultation on proposed crypto rules that would bring the industry under formal regulatory oversight by 2027. Summary The FCA has opened a public consultation on new crypto rules to bring digital assets under regulatory oversight. Proposed measures cover crypto asset listings, capital requirements, staking services, and restrictions…

United States President Donald Trump said he would look into the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez, who was recently convicted for his involvement with the crypto mixing protocol. Summary Trump said he will review the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez when asked about the possibility of a pardon. Rodriguez and Hill…

The UK’s Treasury department hopes to finalize its cryptocurrency regulations by late 2027 by bringing the sector under a regulatory framework that mirrors oversight in traditional markets. Summary The UK Treasury plans to finalize crypto regulations by late 2027, bringing the sector under full Financial Conduct Authority supervision. Regulators anticipate the rules will deter financial…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened the door for tokenized assets to be used across U.S. derivatives markets. Summary CFTC has introduced a supervised pilot that lets tokenized assets serve as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets. The new framework gives firms clear guidance on handling tokenized real-world assets. Industry leaders see the move as…

Binance moved into a new phase of regulatory certainty after confirming that Abu Dhabi had approved a complete suite of licenses for Binance.com. Summary Binance.com is now fully licensed in Abu Dhabi across exchange, clearing, custody, and broker-dealer functions. The approval positions ADGM as Binance’s effective regulatory base. UAE crypto regulation and institutional activity are…

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U.K. authorities have passed a bill that recognizes digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as property. Summary The U.K. has passed a new law formally recognizing digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as personal property. The legislation introduces a third category of property, giving digital assets a clear legal status beyond traditional frameworks. The Property…