German Banks Must Pool ATMs Amid Rising Costs, Pressure
German banks are under increasing pressure to consolidate their ATM networks. Rising operational costs, new regulations, and public demand for cash access are reshaping...
Global Crypto Rules Diverge: EU, UK, US, APAC Vary
Crypto regulation is expanding globally, yet local oversight remains fragmented. That tension is growing as digital assets move beyond simple trading into broader financial...
SEC, CFTC Advance Crypto Framework Through Rulemaking
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have independently advanced new regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Both moves...
SEC Proposes Rules for Adviser Crypto Self-Custody
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled new proposed rules for registered investment advisers and funds, addressing the complex issue of crypto asset...
Binance faces EU scrutiny over legal exemption use
European regulators are reportedly scrutinizing Binance's use of a legal exemption that has let the exchange keep operating in the EU despite missing the...
Kenya’s CBK Plans Switch to Cut Money Transfer Costs
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is moving to drastically reduce the cost of money transfers, with a new national payment switch at the...
ESMA Seeks Stronger Powers for EU Crypto Enforcement
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is demanding significantly enhanced regulatory powers for EU crypto enforcement, according to a report by Global Banking...
Russian Banks Mandated to Reveal Client Crypto Holdings
Russia is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency owners. The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has published a draft proposal mandating financial institutions to disclose...
Jamaica Debates New Law to Regulate Crypto Firms
Jamaica's Parliament has begun debating the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, a significant move toward regulating the nation's growing digital currency sector. The proposed...
ESMA Boosts MiCA & Crypto Oversight in 2027 Program
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has positioned crypto assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT) at the forefront of its 2027 Work Program,...