Digital Assets
In a digital-first age, understand how robust regulatory oversight ensures that digital assets do not become tools for fraud, money laundering or market manipulation.
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Digital Assets
Bank of England weighs options on digital currency
The Bank of England (BoE) is now facing a pivotal choice on digital currency between supporting tokenised deposits, continuing the...
Europe, Middle East, Africa
UAE overtakes UK to clinch second spot in fintech H1 2025 fundraising rankings
Binance’s $2 billion March fund raising has lifted the United Arab Emirates (UAE) into second place in the fintech investment...
Tokenisation
Tokenised real estate accelerates with ‘green lightʼ from Dubai regulator
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s tokenised real estate sector has received a boost from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)....
Americas
US ‘Crypto Week’ post-match round-up: after GENIUS Act crossed finish line
The US House declared July 14-18 would be “Crypto Week” in a bid to advance three crypto-related legislative bills. Lawmakers...
Asia Pacific
Hong Kong leads stablecoin frontier; Shanghai regulator explores options
With its upcoming legislation and a joint initiative with South Korea, Hong Kong is taking the lead as a stablecoin...
Financial Crime
Boom time for crypto-enabled fraudsters
Illicit activities have tarnished the growth of cryptocurrencies, and it’s a challenge for law enforcement to keep up with the...
Tokenisation
Tokenisation is not ‘free pass’ into the EU market
Robinhood’s latest “stock tokens” offering has raised questions over how they comply with EU regulatory obligations, such as the Markets...
Tokenisation
Regulator seeking clarification on Robinhood’s EU stock token launch
Robinhood is pushing up against regulatory boundaries with its newly launched “stock tokens” in the European Union market. The neo-broker...
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