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Caceis gets green light for crypto services

MiCA is the EU’s regulatory framework for crypto-assets, designed to ensure investor protection and market stability.

Landmark EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says

Google will also challenge its critics to back their claims with solid evidence demonstrating the costs and benefits of the regulations.

MAS to Revamp Product Sheets, Streamline Complex Product Rules for Retail Investors

The regulator plans to introduce a Product Knowledge Assessment, a self-check tool designed to gauge an investor’s understanding of product features and risks.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority truns the spotlight on cryptocurrencies

When the investor then wants to withdraw funds, they are asked to first pay advance fees to cover taxes or commission.

MAS Fines Five Payment Firms S$960,000 Over AML/CFT Control Failures

All five institutions have submitted remediation plans and MAS said it will monitor their progress.

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

DUAA is wide-ranging legislation and will impact other aspects of charities' and other organisations' data protection compliance.

FCA concludes financial advice TechSprint

These could include people who may be currently drawing down on their pension unsustainably, not saving enough for retirement or who have excess cash sitting in a current account.

FATF Updates Standards to Improve Financial Crime Detection on Payments

The changes aim to ensure clearer payment information to avoid fraud and errors

Maldives makes strides in digital ID as Taiwan faces scrutiny

The Maldives is also eyeing the possibility of using the digital ID legislation to crack down on illegal migrants flooding the tiny island nation.

Linklaters advises the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on its first digital treasury certificates issued on the blockchain

The transaction, completed on 18 June 2025, marked Luxembourg’s first sovereign transaction fully on a blockchain platform.

Thai SEC Seeks Public Feedback on Updates to Digital Asset Exchange Rules

The rules will continue to uphold safeguards against conflicts of interest, market manipulation, and unfair practices such as insider trading.

Regulatory change drives AI adoption in MENA banking

The catalyst for much of this change has been the FATF’s mutual evaluations, which have pushed several countries to strengthen national compliance frameworks.

BMA lets captives use stablecoins

BMA policy allows captive insurers to integrate “recognised stablecoins” into their operations

Latham & Watkins Advises on Coralogix’s US$115 Million Series E

Emerging Companies & Growth team advises lead investor in funding round for the full-stack observability platform provider.

Thailand Greenlights 5-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Gains

The exemption applies only to transactions carried out through platforms regulated by the SEC

Appleby Provides Overview on BVI and Cayman Blockchain Laws and Regulations in 2025

Published as part of the Chambers and Partners Blockchain series, the aim of this guide is to provide its readers with the latest legal information on the evolution of the blockchain market

UAE updates regulatory framework for digital assets

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) officially implemented the amendments to its regulatory framework for digital assets within the ADGM on 10 June.

Brazil ends crypto tax exemption, imposes 17.5% flat rate on gains

Brazil scraps crypto tax exemption for small traders, enforces flat 17.5% rate across all gains, including self-custody and offshore holdings.

KuCoin Launches SEC-Licensed Crypto Exchange in Thailand

The crypto exchange was approved to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in India just a year ago

Bermuda Paves the Way for Captive Insurers with New Stablecoin Policy

This move comes in response to increasing market demand

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