Crypto Decrypted: Strengthening crypto fluency to manage evolving risks
Digital assets offer numerous opportunities for both firms and markets. However, to circumvent risk and meet regulatory expectations, firms must build high standards of crypto fluency amongst compliance teams.
Navigating MiCA Compliance for Crypto Asset Service Providers
Nearly two years on from Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA’s) full application deadline on December 30, 2024, its impact has been transformative. With 15 crypto-related firms having obtained CASP authorisation, the EU has firmly established itself as the first major jurisdiction with a crypto regulatory framework for digital assets.
Regulatory Wrap episode 75: SEC 2026 Examination Priorities
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to November 21, Kathryn Fallah reviews the focus areas highlighted in the SEC’s 2026 Examination Priorities.
Record C$176 million FINTRAC fine for AML failings
Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog fined Xelox Enterprises Ltd C$176 million for violating anti-money laundering regulations under the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act.
FCA crypto consultation proposes firms play by conduct and resilience rules
The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on which minimum rules should apply to cryptoasset firms, particularly regulations governing operational resilience, governance, and the conduct of senior staff.
SEC plants crypto recordkeeping seeds with Spring 2025 agenda
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins has set the regulator on a course toward crypto with its early ‘Spring 2025’ statement, including proposals to bring crypto under the scope of existing recordkeeping regulations.
The FCA is standing on business to tackle market abuse
The FCA is intensifying its crackdown on financial crime, handing out long prison sentences, as part of its broader strategy to restore trust and integrity in the market.
SEC leadership outlines a pivoting path of regulation and enforcement
At an SEC event, several Commission leaders shared their views on altering regulation going forward, with focuses on pro-innovation policies, crypto rulemaking, and reduction of the regulatory burden. What does this move toward deregulation mean for firms?
What does the SEC’s new stance on crypto mean for regulation?
With the announcement of a new SEC crypto task force and suspension of legal proceedings against several crypto exchanges, are we witnessing the end of the “regulation by enforcement” era, or will there be more calls for crypto clarity?
Getting priorities straight – Key takeaways from the SEC’s 2025 Examination Priorities
The SEC’s 2025 Examination Priorities continue trends seen throughout 2024. However, in line with developing interest areas, there is an increased weight placed on topics like AI and operational resilience.
Are Crypto Regulations too Cryptic? Not if you ask the SEC
With the SEC taking leading cryptocurrency exchanges to court, questions are being raised about whether regulations require more clarity, and the potential impacts of communications risk.