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New Swiss framework mandates dual licensing, requiring full asset backing and segregation for stablecoin and custody providers.

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FCA Finalizes Strict Capital Custody Rules for Crypto Firms

The new CRYPTOPRU framework mandates asset segregation and scaled capital requirements, fundamentally altering UK operational risk and compliance architecture.

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BCB Operationalizes Virtual Asset Law, Mandates Licensing and Capital Rules

The BCB's final resolutions establish a systemic authorization regime and classify stablecoins as FX, mandating robust capital and disclosure standards.

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ESMA Prohibits CASPs Staking Client Crypto Assets under MiCA Framework

The explicit ban on proprietary staking of client assets fundamentally redefines CASP operating models, demanding immediate architectural separation of firm and client holdings.

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UK Integrates Crypto Activities into Core Financial Services Law

The UK mandates FCA authorization for crypto exchanges and custodians, fundamentally shifting compliance from an AML-only perimeter to a full FSMA-based regulatory regime.

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→Market Abuse Regulation

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HM Treasury Integrates Crypto Trading, Custody into Core UK Financial Law

The UK's new Draft Order mandates full FCA authorization for six crypto activities, fundamentally re-architecting operational compliance frameworks.

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European Union MiCA Regulation Mandates Full Licensing for Crypto Asset Service Providers

Firms must now operationalize MiCA's unified CASP license and market integrity standards to secure cross-border EU market access.

→Regulated Activities Order

→Trading Platform Regulation

→Stablecoin Issuance

UK Government Integrates Core Crypto Activities into Financial Services Law

The integration of crypto activities into the FSMA perimeter mandates a systemic overhaul of compliance, governance, and capital controls for UK market access.

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Mandates Licensing for HKD-Pegged Stablecoin Issuers

The HKMA's new mandate forces all HKD-pegged stablecoin issuers to secure a license, requiring rigorous reserve asset management and client segregation protocols for market access.

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→FSMA Extension

→Regulated Activities Order

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UK Government Advances Legislation Bringing Crypto Activities under FSMA

Firms must immediately audit operational models against new UK regulated activities, integrating prudential and conduct rules into core compliance architecture.