Government policy, laws and regulation shaping digital assets and the future of money.
Fintech giant Revolut has received a crucial Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). This strategic regulatory approval paves the way for the company to launch its enhanced “Crypto 2.0” services across 30 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA). This move significantly boosts Revolut’s position in the European … Read more
The Russian government has announced the legalization of cryptocurrency for settling international trade deals, a strategic move designed to counter the impact of Western economic sanctions. Both the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank have formally agreed to this policy, formalizing the experimental legal regime that began in September. This provides Russian businesses with … Read more
ProShares, a major asset management firm, has filed for U.S. regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposed fund, named the ProShares CoinDesk Crypto 20 ETF, is designed to track the performance of the CoinDesk 20 Index, which measures the performance of the top … Read more
Coinbase has submitted a 30-page opinion to the U.S. Treasury on October 21st, calling for a major modernization of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations to better accommodate the digital asset landscape. The core of their proposal is a critique of the current rules as outdated and inefficient, which hampers effective data handling and compliance. Coinbase’s … Read more
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETP [IB1T] has officially gone live on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking a significant step for UK retail investors looking for regulated exposure to Bitcoin. Key Takeaways from the Launch Direct Bitcoin Exposure: The ETP is physically backed by Bitcoin and allows investors to gain exposure to the spot price of … Read more
Ondo Finance has formally requested that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) either delay or reject Nasdaq’s recent proposal to trade tokenized securities. Core Objection: Lack of Transparency The central issue raised by Ondo is the lack of public transparency surrounding the post-trade settlement system for the proposed tokenized stocks, which involves the Depository … Read more
The UK government is moving forward with plans to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins by the end of 2026. Key Regulatory Developments Consultation Start: The process kicks off with official consultations on November 10. Key Agencies: The framework is a collaborative effort involving HM Treasury, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Bank … Read more
BlackRock is making a strategic pivot by redesigning its BlackRock Select Treasury-Based Liquidity Fund (BSTBL) to cater directly to the stablecoin market. This move, driven by the new GENIUS Act regulations, positions the asset manager as a critical bridge between traditional finance and the digital asset world. The core changes to the fund are designed … Read more
Japan is preparing a major regulatory overhaul to curb crypto insider trading, a move that could significantly influence international standards for digital asset market integrity. The plan, spearheaded by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), will empower its market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC), to police illicit crypto trades. Once formalized, likely by … Read more
Ghana’s central bank, the Bank of Ghana (BoG), is rapidly advancing legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency sector, aiming to have rules in place by December 2025. This effort follows closely behind Kenya, which recently passed its own bill regulating virtual asset service providers (VASP). Speaking at the International Monetary Fund’s meetings, BoG Governor Johnson Asiama … Read more