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Vitalik Buterin says rollups must prove security before decentralizing
5.5.2025
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has explained when he believes rollup-based layer-2 platforms should go decentralized, and why “as soon as possible” is not the correct answer.In a May 5 X post, Buterin explained that there is a right time for rollup-based scalability solutions...
Apple’s Revised US App Store Guidelines Ease Crypto App Payment and NFT Barriers
3.5.2025
Apple has updated its U.S. App Store guidelines to allow apps to link to external payment systems, a shift welcomed by the crypto community for enabling NFTs, wallets, and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to bypass Apple’s fees. Apple’s App Store Rule Change Opens Door for Crypto Transactions...
EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Issues Guidelines to Combat Market Abuse in Crypto Assets Under MiCA
30.4.2025
On April 29, 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published guidelines to enhance supervisory practices for preventing and detecting market abuse in crypto assets under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). Tailored for National Competent Authorities (NCAs),...
SEC paints 'a distorted picture' of USD-stablecoin market — Crenshaw
5.4.2025
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner and vocal crypto critic Caroline Crenshaw has accused the US regulator of downplaying risks and misrepresenting the US stablecoin market in its newly published guidelines.However, many in the crypto industry see the SEC’s decision as...
SEC paints ‘a distorted picture’ of USD stablecoin market — Crenshaw
5.4.2025
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner and vocal crypto critic Caroline Crenshaw has accused the US regulator of downplaying risks ‘and misrepresenting the US stablecoin market in its newly published guidelines.However, many in the crypto industry see the new SEC guidelines...
SEC lays out guidelines for stablecoins, excludes algorithmic tokens
4.4.2025
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a statement on April 4 establishing guidelines for stablecoins. In an April 4 statement, the agency minted a new term, "covered stablecoins," classifying them as non-securities and exempting such tokens’ transactions from...
European regulator proposes MiCA guidelines for crypto staff competence
18.2.2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking feedback on proposed guidelines for staff at crypto asset service providers
European regulator proposes MiCA guidelines for crypto staff competence
18.2.2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking feedback on proposed guidelines for staff at crypto asset service providers
European regulator proposes MiCA guidelines for crypto staff competence
18.2.2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking feedback on proposed guidelines for staff at crypto asset service providers
FDIC to Revise Guidelines, Opening the Door for Banks to Engage in Crypto
6.2.2025
The FDIC is set to revise its crypto guidelines, potentially allowing banks to engage in digital asset activities. This shift aligns with the pro-crypto stance of the Trump administration, paving the way for tokenized deposits and broader banking participation in crypto. FDIC to Allow Banks...
Crypto compliance ‘no longer optional’ under Australia’s new draft guidelines
4.12.2024
Sweeping proposed changes would force most crypto firms in Australia to obtain financial licensing, which some worry will drive innovators offshore
EU regulator sets restrictive measure guidelines for crypto providers
15.11.2024
Crypto-asset service providers that carry out transfers must choose a screening system that allows them to comply with the EU's restrictive measures regimes
Hong Kong prepares AI guidelines for finance sector
17.9.2024
Hong Kong’s government plans to regulate AI in finance by issuing policies at the upcoming FinTech Week
Hong Kong issues generative AI guidelines for consumer protection
20.8.2024
The HKMA introduces new principles for using generative AI, emphasizing governance, transparency, and data protection in consumer-facing applications
US Senator Hails Bitcoin’s Potential to Democratize Finance and Improve Financial Inclusion
28.7.2024
Senator Tim Scott highlighted bitcoin’s potential to democratize finance and improve financial inclusion at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference. He criticized the Biden administration’s approach to digital assets and endorsed efforts to overturn restrictive SEC guidelines. Scott advocated...
Crypto for Advisors: Making Sense of Crypto
25.7.2024
As the momentum of the crypto and blockchain industry continues to grow, securities advisors are undoubtedly facing a greater number of questions from clients about specific crypto assets and the projects which underlie them. Evaluating these projects requires a thorough understanding of several...
EU releases crypto-asset classification tools to help firms comply with MiCA
19.7.2024
EU regulators introduce standardized crypto-asset classification under MiCA with a new test and guidelines to ensure uniformity across the market as regulations begin to come into play
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
17.7.2024
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
17.7.2024
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike
Bank of Italy to release crypto guidelines in ‘coming days’ — Governor
10.7.2024
Italy’s central bank will soon share how the country should apply the EU’s MiCA crypto laws, with its governor slamming Bitcoin and Ethereum as “unbacked” cryptocurrencies