Regulation

UAE’s SCA Opens Consultation on Fractionalized Bonds & Sukuk to Broaden Market Access
UAE’s SCA Opens Consultation on Fractionalized Bonds & Sukuk to Broaden Market Access

The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is seeking public feedback on a proposed amendment to its Rulebook that would formally permit the sale and purchase of fractionalized bonds and sukuk...

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SCA Launches Region’s First “Finfluencer” License to Regulate Digital Financial Content
SCA Launches Region’s First “Finfluencer” License to Regulate Digital Financial Content

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has officially launched the region’s first “Finfluencer” license — an innovative regulatory milestone aimed at formalizing and supervising digita...

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Blockchaincom Expands into Africa Amid Growing Regulatory Clarity
Blockchaincom Expands into Africa Amid Growing Regulatory Clarity

Blockchain.com, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider, is accelerating its expansion into key African markets, citing improved crypto regulations and growing user demand. The compan...

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South Korea to Let Non-Profits, Exchanges Sell Crypto Under New FSC Rules
South Korea to Let Non-Profits, Exchanges Sell Crypto Under New FSC Rules

South Korea’s financial watchdog said non-profit organizations and virtual asset exchanges will be able to sell their crypto holdings starting in June under new rules aimed at tightening oversight w...

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FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram
FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram

The long-awaited antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicked off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg is hearing arguments about ...

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FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram
FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram

The long-awaited antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicked off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg is hearing arguments about ...

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Senate’s New Stablecoin Draft Doesn’t Target Trump’s Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach
Senate’s New Stablecoin Draft Doesn’t Target Trump’s Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach

The latest draft of the U.S. Senate's stablecoin legislation includes enough changes that Democratic senators may now have an easier time getting back on board, though consumer advocates say it still ...

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Kevin O’Leary: ‘I Want More Regulation, And I Want It Now’
Kevin O’Leary: ‘I Want More Regulation, And I Want It Now’

Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures, said the crypto industry isn’t regulated enough — which is holding digital assets back from true institutional adoption.

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U.S. Senate’s Stablecoin Push Still Alive as Bill May Return to Floor: Sources
U.S. Senate’s Stablecoin Push Still Alive as Bill May Return to Floor: Sources

After a suddenly rocky road for the U.S. legislative effort to regulate stablecoin issuers, the Senate is poised to move forward again with newly polished language in the bill that may see some proced...

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New York Finance Watchdog Harris Says State’s BitLicense Is Still a Global Standard
New York Finance Watchdog Harris Says State’s BitLicense Is Still a Global Standard

In the absence of a U.S. federal framework, New York's crypto regulatory regime remains a guide for domestic and international regulators, and that includes Congress, Adrienne Harris, head of the New ...

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