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Navigating the Crypto Compliance Minefield: OFSI 2025 Threat Assessment

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On 21 July 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published a sector-specific Cryptoassets Threat Assessment (“the Report”), shedding light on the evolving risks and vulnerabilities in the crypto...more

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The UK Future Cryptoasset Regulatory Framework

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On 29 April, the UK government published draft legislation which will bring currently unregulated cryptoassets, including stablecoins, within the scope of financial services regulation. This is the first of a number of...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - February 2025 #2

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Major Crypto Exchanges Launch New Products, Obtain Foreign Licenses - According to a recent company blog post, a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has launched a new staking product that will allow clients residing in...more

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CryptoLink - December 2024 Updates

CryptoLink is a compilation of news stories published by outside organizations. Akin aggregates the stories, but the information contained in them does not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of the firm. Akin's...more

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FCA Decision Offers More Regulatory Clarity for Professional Crypto Investors

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Professional investors will benefit from increased exposure to cryptoassets via traditional financial instruments, though retail investors’ exposure remains limited. In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, regulatory...more

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FCA revises stance regarding Exchange Traded Notes for professional investors involving cryptoassets

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed on 11 March 2024 it will not object to requests from Recognised Investment Exchanges (RIEs) to establish UK-listed market segments for cryptoasset-backed exchange-traded notes...more

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International Organization of Securities Commissions Publishes Recommendations on Decentralized Finance

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Following its consultation in 2023, the International Organization of Securities Commissions published its Policy Recommendations for Decentralized Finance on December 19, 2023. The nine recommendations are intended to...more

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International Organization of Securities Commissions Publishes Recommendations for Crypto and Digital Assets Markets

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Following its consultation in 2023, the International Organization of Securities Commissions published its Policy Recommendations for Crypto and Digital Asset Markets on November 16, 2023. The 18 recommendations are intended...more

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HM Treasury Publishes Response to Cryptoasset Regulatory Regime Consultation

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HM Treasury has published a response to its consultation on cryptoasset regulation, setting out its final proposals for the U.K.'s cryptoasset regulatory regime. The U.K. plans to make cryptoassets a new category of...more

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B2B, B2C, BVI – Crypto Disputes in the Caribbean

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In the crypto world, does it really matter where you are? Is there a sunny offshore paradise perspective on the click of a button and a fintech trade? The answer lies as usual in how to unravel a problem should it arise. Both...more

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[Event] 2nd Forum on Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight - October 17th - 18th, New York, NY

With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more

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UK Joint Money Laundering Steering Group Publishes Guidance on Travel Rule for Cryptoasset Exchange Providers and Custodian Wallet...

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The Joint Money Laundering Steering Group has published revisions to its Sector 22 Guidance on Cryptoasset exchange providers and custodian wallet providers along with a new Annex I, setting out guidance on the U.K. Travel...more

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UK Joint Money Laundering Steering Group Proposed Cryptoasset Travel Rule Guidance

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The U.K. Joint Money Laundering Steering Group opened a consultation on July 28, 2023 on guidance on the U.K. travel rule for cryptoasset transfers. The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations...more

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Financial Stability Board Issues Recommendations for Regulating Cryptoasset Activities and Markets

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The Financial Stability Board has finalized its global regulatory framework for cryptoasset activities and markets and revised the framework for global stablecoin arrangements. Both frameworks, based on the principle of "same...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Final Rules on Cryptoasset Financial Promotions

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On June 8, 2023, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority published its final Policy Statement setting out detailed rules for the U.K.'s cryptoasset financial promotions regime. The Policy Statement follows the publication on...more

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Proposed Policy Recommendations for Crypto and Digital Asset Markets

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On May 23, 2023, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions launched a consultation on proposed policy recommendations for crypto and digital asset markets. IOSCO is proposing that the final recommendations,...more

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ETH Staking Data Published; Blockchain Solutions Launch; NY AG Proposes Crypto Legislation; UK Targets Crypto ATMs; Crypto Hack...

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ETH Staking Data Published, Blockchain Solutions Launch for Financial Services - According to a recent report, Ethereum’s ether (ETH) staking rewards “hit a record 8.6% post-Merge, with validators earning $46 million in...more

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Proposed EU Regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets Approved by European Parliament

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On April 20, 2023, the agreed text of the proposed European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation was given final approval by the European Parliament. The Regulation is intended to improve legal certainty in the regulatory...more

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New Crypto Payment and Web3 Products Launch; UK Seeks Input on DeFi Taxation; OFAC Fines Crypto Exchange; SEC, DOJ, CFTC Continue...

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Multiple Financial Services Firms Announce New Crypto Products - A major U.S. financial services firm recently launched its Crypto Credential product, “a set of common standards and infrastructure that will help verify...more

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CEP Magazine - March 2023. Compliance in decentralized finance

There has been a lot of discussion recently—across the globe—about how (or if) to regulate the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry. The term DeFi encompasses a broad range of activities and services, including, but not...more

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UK Government Consults on Expanding the Cryptoasset Regulatory Perimeter

The UK Government (Treasury) has published a consultation and call for evidence on a ‘Future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets’ which sets out what is being called ‘phase 2’ of the UK’s approach to...more

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White House Issues Statement on Crypto; Bitcoin ETF Rejected; OFAC Sanctions Public Keys; Regulators Address Digital Assets;...

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White House Addresses Crypto Risks; Blockchain Firm Wins Air Force Contract - The White House issued a statement last week briefly outlining the Biden administration’s road map to mitigate the risks of cryptocurrencies,...more

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Show me the Cryptocurrency: English High Court Grants Novel Information Orders Against Crypto Exchanges

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The High Court has once again grappled with novel issues raised by disputes concerning cryptoassets, this time in the context of an interim application for information orders....more

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Cryptoassets & Insolvency: Legal, Regulatory and Practical Considerations

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Cryptoassets have emerged from relative obscurity to become an increasingly significant and mainstream presence: in just five years the global market cap for cryptocurrencies rose from around $15 billion to over $3 trillion...more

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Crypto-Asset Market Turmoil: Financial Stability Board Issues Statement

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The Financial Stability Board has issued a statement on international regulation and supervision of crypto-asset activities. The statement is made in light of the crypto-asset market turmoil. The statement warns crypto-asset...more

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