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Coming from a legal and consulting background, Jordan has been reporting on the legal & regulatory landscape in the digital asset industry since 2020. He is focused on the emergence of digital asset legislation around the world, the nascent legal issues posed by digital assets and digital asset-linked crime.

Article by Jordan Atkins

Canada regulator shores up digital asset custody rules
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9 February, 2026

Canada regulator shores up digital asset custody rules

Canada’s investment regulator CIRO unveils interim custody rules for crypto, setting new expectations for dealers and brokers handling digital assets.
Coinbase sued by Nevada gambling regulator over sports wagering
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5 February, 2026

Coinbase sued by Nevada gambling regulator over sports wagering

Coinbase faces legal action from the Nevada Gaming Control Board for allegedly offering unlicensed sports-event contracts and percentage games.
2025 in compliance: Blockchain is more antidote than poison
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30 December, 2025

2025 in compliance: Blockchain is more antidote than poison

In 2025, tighter digital asset regulations made compliance crucial, while the tech behind them increasingly helps businesses meet requirements.
2025: Stablecoins ready for liftoff
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29 December, 2025

2025: Stablecoins ready for liftoff

Stablecoins were already widely used before crypto went mainstream, and new laws and global instability in 2025 set the stage...
Australia now requires licenses for exchanges, custody platforms
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3 December, 2025

Australia now requires licenses for exchanges, custody platforms

Australia's new Corporations Amendment Bill 2025 requires digital asset platforms to hold an AFSL, promoting innovation and investment security.
Digital asset payments now regulated by UAE Central Bank
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28 November, 2025

Digital asset payments now regulated by UAE Central Bank

UAE's new Federal Decree Law No. 6 regulates digital assets under the Central Bank, establishing guidelines for financial activities and...

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