Regulation

Highlights: Ripple’s RLUSD has been approved by ADGM in Abu Dhabi to be used by the institutions. The stablecoin is now authorized for regulated financial practices in the U.A.E. The RLUSD market capitalization has already surpassed $1.2 billion with the […]

Highlights: Deutsche Börse and AllUnity have partnered to integrate the EURAU stablecoin into the financial infrastructure. EURAU will be available for institutional custody through Clearstream. The partnership aligns with MiCA and facilitates the digital transactions of the euro within Europe. […]

Highlights: Japan’s asset managers are planning crypto investment trusts before 2026. FSA aims to reclassify crypto under securities law by 2026. SBI targets ¥5 trillion AUM in crypto-focused ETFs and trusts. Japan’s largest asset managers are planning to enter the […]

The crypto market last week faced turbulence as Bitcoin fell sharply amid rising global uncertainty. Brazil battled a WhatsApp scam targeting digital wallets and bank accounts. Cardano endured a short chain split from a faulty transaction. Meanwhile, Mt. Gox transferred […]

Highlights: The US and UK are opposing Basel’s strict crypto capital rules, urging changes. The rise of stablecoins is pressuring regulators to adjust crypto rules. Diverging global regulations could create competitive imbalances for banks. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision […]

The crypto market stayed tense last week as the US government resumed after a historic shutdown. ETFs drew strong attention, while payment innovation gained momentum with regulators re-entering with tighter oversight.  Despite uncertainty, investors showed renewed confidence across the sector, […]

Highlights: Japan will classify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The new flat tax rate on approved crypto assets will be 20%, down from 55%. Exchanges must disclose details about 105 crypto tokens, including risks […]

Highlights: FASB is planning to review new guidance for crypto asset transfers in financial reporting. The board weighs expanding 2023 standards or creating fresh rules. Companies are seeking clearer reporting to reduce confusion around digital asset movements. The US Financial […]

Highlights: Singapore will pilot tokenized bills settled with central bank digital currency. Stablecoin regulations will focus on reserve backing and reliable redemption. Singapore supports tokenized bank liabilities through the BLOOM initiative. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will initiate a […]

Highlights: Kraken boss criticizes UK crypto rules, calling them restrictive and harmful to retail investors. Arjun Sethi says UK regulations block access to 75% of available crypto products. The UK faces growing pressure to match the global crypto innovation pace. […]

Last week, the crypto market experienced notable geopolitical, regulatory, and institutional developments that shaped the mood of the investors. The governments promoted digital currency projects, while fresh compliance actions and market reforms signalled that the regulators are closely watching the […]

Highlights: Japan’s FSA reportedly backs the collaboration of three of the country’s biggest banks to issue stablecoins. The Japanese regulatory body wants to test whether the nation’s regulatory framework can support stablecoins jointly issued by multiple banking groups. The FSA […]