The United Kingdom is changing its regulatory stance on cryptoassets quickly. This is a big change from previous years on how the financial system is approaching these digital assets. In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been at the forefront of these reforms. It’s important for crypto investors,...
The UK’s ambition to be a global crypto hub. Laudable ambition, right? Are we really sleepwalking into such a nightmarish scenario? These rules meant to encourage innovation and ensure consumer safety may indeed be thwarting both. Are we giving up on innovation under the guise of security? Further, I worry...
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is ramping up its regulatory scrutiny of the cryptoasset sector. Through a new key industries act, they are publishing a stream of consultation papers and draft legislation to increase transparency, enhance consumer protection and improve operational resilience. The FCA's recent activity signals a significant...
Is Hong Kong really on the verge of choking the goose that might lay golden eggs to restore its economic vitality? And yet, that’s the question echoing in my head after learning that this was their approach with their new crypto tracking tool. While the Customs and Excise Department paints...
Nigeria, a country not short on entrepreneurial spirit and home to arguably the most tech-savvy population in Africa, has now just done that. The new Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 weirdly misconstrues Bitcoin as a security. This decision is not merely a regulator’s mistake; it is an overt attack...
Circle's IPO isn't just another tech headline. It’s a tectonic shift, marking the beginning of a new, more regulated crypto environment. The unpredictable, Wild West days of crypto have made most serious institutional investors think twice. In their place, the everyday investor has been left wide open to manipulation. That’s...
Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse would agree — he claims that Circle’s recent initial public offering (IPO) is an obvious harbinger of the advancement. He thinks U.S. regulation of stablecoins is imminent. This emotion is compounded by recent bills passed in the U.S. and other jurisdictions.Garlinghouse shared his optimism for...
Circle Internet Financial went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) via a SPAC merger on June 5, 2025. It was a dramatic moment in the history of the cryptocurrency industry. Trading under the ticker symbol “CRCL,” the company skyrocketed 124% on its IPO day, turning the SPAC craze...
U.S. crypto regulation is at a critical juncture as Parliamentarians continue to consider stablecoin legislation. Lawmakers are grappling with the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring investor protection in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. Looking ahead, recent conversations have shone a light on the bipartisan willingness to develop transparent...
The United States has been a contentious ground zero for the future of cryptocurrency regulation. The digital asset market is moving at warp speed. Yet this pace of change has rendered the need for clear and comprehensive rules more pressing than ever. Fortunately, two big pieces of legislation are still...
