Crypto

Crypto

Policy

UK to Issue New Crypto, Stablecoin Legislation by July, Minister Says

The country passed a landmark bill in June 2023, which laid the foundation for stablecoins and other crypto to be treated as regulated financial activities.

U.K. Economic Secretary Bim Afolami speaking at Innovate Finance Global Summit 2024 (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

Policy

Asset Tokenization Draws Focus From Global Securities Watchdogs

The International Organization of Securities Commissions intends to analyze whether or not further policy direction is needed.

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Policy

Dubai Regulator Wants to Lower the Cost of Compliance for Small Crypto Firms

While Dubai's regulatory rules were broadly welcomed, some firms worried about the expense.

Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

Policy

South Africa Starts Issuing Crypto Licenses With Luno, Zignaly Among First Recipients

Regulators in the country have said they plan to authorize up to 60 digital asset firms by April.

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