US Regulators Harmonize Digital Asset Oversight, Shift Enforcement Strategy
Federal agencies pivot from enforcement-first to coordinated regulatory clarity, demanding immediate re-evaluation of compliance frameworks.
SEC and CFTC Clarify Spot Crypto Trading for Registered Exchanges
Regulatory clarity on spot crypto trading for registered exchanges significantly de-risks institutional market participation.
US Enacts Stablecoin Framework, Congress Debates Broader Digital Asset Rules
New federal stablecoin and pending non-stablecoin asset regulations compel financial institutions to recalibrate compliance frameworks for digital asset integration.
SEC Chair Atkins Proposes Innovation Exemptions for Web3 Firms
The SEC's planned innovation exemptions signal a strategic shift, potentially reshaping compliance frameworks for digital asset enterprises seeking U.S. market access.
ESMA Proposes Centralized MiCA Oversight Due to Fragmented National Licensing
Decentralized MiCA authorization has created supervisory arbitrage, compelling ESMA to advocate for centralizing all CASP oversight to ensure single-market integrity.
ESMA Finalizes MiCA Technical Standards for Market Abuse and Reverse Solicitation
The final MiCA RTS mandates systemic compliance updates for CASPs, strictly limiting reverse solicitation to ensure full EU regulatory capture.
European Union Mandates Full MiCA Compliance for Crypto Asset Service Providers
The December 30, 2024, MiCA deadline necessitates immediate operationalizing of the CASP licensing and market abuse frameworks.
SEC Chairman Announces Policy Pivot toward Clear Crypto Regulatory Framework
The SEC's strategic pivot from enforcement to framework construction, including an innovation exemption, fundamentally de-risks US-based digital asset development.
Bank of England Proposes Systemic Stablecoin Reserve Rules and Temporary Holding Caps
Systemic stablecoin issuers must now integrate central bank reserve custody and prepare for temporary retail holding limits to mitigate financial stability risk.
