Regulation

UK drafts rules for digital assets, aligns with US approach
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2 May, 2025

UK drafts rules for digital assets, aligns with US approach

The UK Treasury aims to finalize new crypto legislation by the end of 2025, building on Treasury proposals from a...
EBA outlines role of ‘central contact point’ in curbing crimes
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2 May, 2025

EBA outlines role of ‘central contact point’ in curbing crimes

To uphold financial stability, the EBA issued a draft RTS defining the role of CCPs in mediating CASPs' and member...
Arkansas town halts BTC mining proposal
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1 May, 2025

Arkansas town halts BTC mining proposal

Vilonia, a town in Arkansas, has rejected the plans after spirited opposition from members of the public over noise pollution...
Nigeria’s SEC: We’re in no rush to issue new licenses
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1 May, 2025

Nigeria’s SEC: We’re in no rush to issue new licenses

After approving two exchanges in 2024, the SEC says it needs to do “level three” due diligence before proceeding amid...
Trump stablecoin’s market cap soars; Circle rejects Ripple takeover
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1 May, 2025

Trump stablecoin’s market cap soars; Circle rejects Ripple takeover

Trump's USD1 market cap crossed the $2 billion threshold on April 29, a remarkable leap considering it's barely a month...
Abu Dhabi rolls out dirham-backed stablecoin for public use
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30 April, 2025

Abu Dhabi rolls out dirham-backed stablecoin for public use

The proposed dirham-backed stablecoin adheres to full regulatory compliance processes and will operate under the central bank's supervision.