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Firms must align operational resilience and financial crime controls with traditional finance standards to secure the UK's tokenization roadmap and market integrity.

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EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation Fully Applies Mandating CASP Licensing

The EU's MiCA framework is now fully operational, compelling all Crypto-Asset Service Providers to secure authorization and implement stringent market integrity controls.

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UK Regulators Finalize Stablecoin Rules Mandating Reserves and Banning Interest

UK stablecoin framework mandates full asset backing and prohibits interest, architecting a high-assurance, low-yield compliance model.

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OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework Mandates Global Tax Transparency Standards

Global CASPs must integrate the OECD CARF and CRS 2.0 standards, fundamentally redesigning due diligence and cross-border tax reporting systems by 2027.

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European Union MiCA Regulation Fully Applies, Mandating CASP Licensing and Market Integrity Rules

MiCA's full application formalizes the EU's single market for digital assets, requiring all CASPs to operationalize a comprehensive licensing and market abuse prevention framework.

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EU Member States Fragment MiCA Passporting with Variable Deadlines

CASPs must strategically manage a fragmented EU transition, with national regulators imposing disparate grandfathering deadlines that challenge single-market operational planning.

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HM Treasury Integrates Crypto Trading Custody into UK Financial Law

The UK's pivot to full FSMA integration mandates a comprehensive, capital-intensive overhaul of compliance and operational architecture for all in-scope crypto firms.

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EBA Finalizes MiCA Prudential Standards for EU Stablecoin Issuers

Stablecoin issuers must integrate new EBA-mandated capital and liquidity controls, fundamentally restructuring financial risk frameworks for MiCA compliance.

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FSB Review Identifies Global Regulatory Gaps in Crypto and Stablecoin Implementation

Jurisdictions demonstrate inconsistent application of global standards, creating regulatory arbitrage risk and undermining systemic financial stability.