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BMA consults on framework for asset tokenisation

The consultation asks whether targeted updates, streamlined licensing or expanded definitions are needed.

EU digital simplification to soften data, AI rules

The proposals are subject to the usual EU law-making process

Kenya’s new crypto law faces stress test as Bitcoin ATMs appear in malls

CoinATMradar data indicates that there are currently only two reported Bitcoin ATMs in Kenya.

UAE emerges as top hub for digital-asset rules

Unveiled at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, the study positions the UAE alongside Singapore and Switzerland as markets setting international benchmarks for regulated digital finance.

TransferMate Gets MAS Approval to Add More Payment Services in Singapore

The approval enhances TransferMate’s ability to provide regulated payment services across Asia through its centralised Singapore operations.

Fintech Firm BlockShoals With Global Crypto Exchange Partner Has Joined SEC Regulatory Sandbox

The approval is for a proposal that involves Blockshoals, a domestic fintech firm which entered into a partnership with a global crypto exchange to operationalize its services.

MAS and FCA launch cross-border AI innovation partnership

The partnership aims to bolster connectivity between both regulatory ecosystems and "set global benchmarks for responsible AI use in finance", states MAS exec Kenneth Gay.

New iDenfy solution brings instant license checks to KYC workflows

This will help ensure a higher level of accuracy while verifying new users in the U.S. market during the digital onboarding process.

Central Bank of Ireland fines crypto firm Coinbase Europe €21.5m for anti-money laundering breaches

The sanctions relate to failures to uphold anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing monitoring obligations over a twelve-month period.

Banks: Regulation as a source of innovation?

Objectway has developed a collaborative approach to regulation

Bank of England modifies plans for UK stablecoin regulation

The consultation will run until 10 February 2026.

Ghana Central Bank Policy Document Calls for Risk‑Based Regulation of Virtual Assets

Ghana’s central bank is moving to regulate virtual assets, adopting a policy designed to foster responsible crypto innovation while guaranteeing a level playing field for all financial institutions.

SEC revises knowledge and suitability testing requirements for digital token investors

Previously, the SEC proposed amendments to regulations governing communication and service provisions by ICO portals, specifically regarding the knowledge test and suitability test for digital token investors.

U.S. Treasury Central Clearing Survey: U.S. Firms Have High Degree of Confidence in Readiness While Europe and Asia Lag; Regulatory Clarity is a Key Factor

The survey, conducted by The ValueExchange, was designed to provide an update on where the industry stands with a little over twelve months to meet the cash implementation deadline.

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