The Swiss government approved a list of 74 countries with which it’ll begin the automatic exchange of information on crypto-assets in 2027, under the CARF standard. The Federal Council approved…

Dubai’s financial market regulator is expanding cooperation with leading blockchain platforms. Official partners now include the Solana Foundation and SuiHub MENA. The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) announced the…

Oobit and StablR announced the launch of a payment solution in the EU that complies with the MiCA regulation. Both companies are affiliated with Tether, which doesn’t plan to obtain…

The President of Kazakhstan announced the launch of an experimental zone where cryptocurrencies will be allowed for payment of goods, services, and investments. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking at the Astana International…

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has received a MiCA license and announced the opening of its new European headquarters in Vienna. The company plans to hire over 100 employees and expand its…

The National Bank of Kazakhstan announced a comprehensive set of legislative measures aimed at building a full-fledged digital asset ecosystem and strengthening control over crypto circulation. Yerlan Ashykbekov, Director of…

The Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a legal framework regulating stablecoins, establishing a licensing regime for issuers of stable assets. Under Hong Kong’s new stablecoin law, all issuers of…

The European Parliament is considering a proposal to significantly relax sustainability reporting requirements. The majority of European companies could potentially avoid complying with ESG standards. The European Parliament’s Committee on…

All licensed companies in Dubai must comply with the updated regulations from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) by June 19, 2025. Dubai’s financial regulator, VARA, issued an updated version…