UK FCA and PSR Assess Impact and Competition Concerns in Digital Wallet Market in United Kingdom and Published Feedback Statement

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 19 February 2025, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) and the United Kingdom Payment Systems Regulator (UK PSR) published a joint Feedback Statement FS25/1: Big tech and digital wallets assessing the impact and growth of digital wallets, in...

US SEC Extends Compliance Dates and Grants Temporary Exemption for U.S. Treasury Securities Clearing Requirements

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 25 February 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced the extension of compliance dates and issued a temporary exemption through two documents: “SEC Extends Compliance Dates and Provides Temporary Exemption for Rule Related...

United States SEC Establishes Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Strengthen Investor Protection

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 25, 2025 | AI News, Blog News

On 20 February 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). This unit replaces the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and will focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and...

Hong Kong’s SFC Launches “A-S-P-I-Re” Roadmap to Shape the Future of Virtual Assets

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 25, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 19 February 2025, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) introduced the “A-S-P-I-Re” roadmap, a virtual asset regulatory blueprint. It aims to develop clear licensing frameworks to enable compliant VASPs, OTC trading and custody services...

MAS-ESS Essay Competition 2025 Launched on the Topic: “Building Singapore’s Digital Asset Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges”

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 20, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 20 February 2025, The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) announced the launch of the MAS-ESS Essay Competition 2025, inviting pre-university students to contribute insights on the topic: “Building Singapore’s Digital...

US SEC Reviews Cboe BZX Proposal to Amend 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF for Staking Integration

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 20, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 19 February 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) issued Release No. 34-102450, announcing the filing of a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. The proposal seeks to amend the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF, which has been...