WATCH NOW What are the key regulatory challenges for AI and blockchain today? During this week’s EU startup summit, while the Prime Minister of Malta made his way through high-tech expo stands and camera flashes, declining that day to address the press, it was George Gregory, the newly appointed CEO of Malta Enterprise, who was[…]

South Korea has introduced new guidelines allowing listed companies and professional investors to trade cryptocurrencies. Several media outlets reported that the government’s 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, which includes stablecoin laws and licencing for spot cryptocurrency ETFs, is in line with this action. It lifts a nine‑year restriction that had left the market dominated by retail[…]

Colombia has moved to significantly strengthen oversight of cryptocurrency activity, as the National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) introduces mandatory reporting requirements aligned with the OECD’s Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF). Under Resolution 000240, published on 24 December 2025, crypto exchanges and service providers will be required to disclose detailed user transaction data to the[…]

Despite a sharp pullback in cryptocurrency prices, industry developments in 2025 may have laid the groundwork for broader mainstream adoption in 2026, according to analysis by The Motley Fool. Since early October, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation has fallen from approximately $4.2 trillion to $2.9 trillion, rattling investor confidence amid heightened volatility. However, beneath the[…]

HashKey Holdings Ltd, founded in 2018, set out to integrate digital assets into regulated financial systems. The company positioned itself as a link between traditional finance and the growing digital asset sector in Asia. HashKey provides asset management, brokerage, tokenisation, staking, and over‑the‑counter trading, and operates Hong Kong’s largest licensed cryptocurrency exchange. Its services cater[…]

Argentina is considering a major policy shift that would allow domestic banks to trade digital assets and offer crypto-related services. The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) is reviewing its current framework, which prohibits banking institutions from participating in digital asset activities, La Nación reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions. The proposed changes[…]

India’s cryptocurrency market recorded transactions worth ₹51,000 crore ($6.12 billion) in 2024–25, a 41 percent increase on the previous year. The rise reflects growing use of virtual digital assets amid evolving government policy and institutional activity. India has become one of Asia’s largest crypto markets, driven by younger investors and fintech adoption. Despite high taxation and[…]

Binance Holdings Ltd. has received three licences from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). The approvals, announced during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, cover the company’s regulated exchange, clearing infrastructure and broker‑dealer operations. This means Binance is authorised to run a trading platform, manage settlement and custody, and provide off‑exchange services under FSRA oversight. Understanding[…]

The United Kingdom has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act, which formally classifies cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenised instruments as a new category of personal property. As reported by media outlets, lawmakers say the reform aims to protect consumers, reduce legal uncertainty, and support the UK’s ambition to become a global hub for digital assets.[…]

Japan is reportedly preparing a sweeping overhaul of its cryptocurrency regulatory framework, with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) advancing plans that would require exchanges to hold substantial liability reserves to protect users from hacks, insolvencies, and technical failures. According to Crypto News Australia, the proposed legislation, expected to be submitted to parliament in 2026, would[…]

Swiss crypto-focused AMINA Bank AG has become the first international bank to receive approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to offer institutional crypto trading and custody services, marking a major milestone in the city’s push to attract global digital-asset firms. The SFC granted AMINA a “Type 1 licence uplift,” enabling its Hong[…]

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing to update its cryptocurrency regulations. The agency is drafting a proposal to classify digital assets as “financial products” under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, as reported by the Asahi Shimbun. If implemented, the plan would subject cryptocurrencies to more stringent legal and compliance frameworks, which would affect financial[…]