Catenaa, Tuesday, May 13, 2025- Following the re-election of the Labor government on May 3, the Australian crypto industry is calling for urgent digital asset law reforms to prevent the country from falling behind global market trends. The Labor Party secured a resounding victory, winning 54.9% of the vote, promising reform on crypto regulations, though […]
Catenaa, Saturday, June 28, 2025-Hong Kong new stablecoin licensing regime will launch on August 1 with a high bar for applicants, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced Friday. Only a limited number of issuers are expected to receive approval initially as regulators prioritize “real-world use cases” and operational readiness. HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, July 01, 2025-Hong Kong last Wednesday announced a sweeping new digital assets policy aimed at expanding real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and reinforcing its push to become a global cryptocurrency hub. The updated framework, called Policy Statement 2.0, introduces the “LEAP” initiative, which focuses on legal clarity, ecosystem coordination, asset innovation and practical blockchain […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 –Japan’s Senate, the House of Councilors, approved a significant amendment to the Payment Services Act on June 6, loosening regulations for crypto brokerage firms and creating a new legal category called “intermediary businesses.” The move aims to give these firms greater operational freedom while maintaining customer protections. Currently, crypto brokerages […]
Catenaa, Friday, May 09, 2025-The US Senate voted Thursday to stall progress on a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating stablecoins, as tensions flared over former President Donald Trump’s deepening involvement in cryptocurrency ventures. The bill remains in limbo as lawmakers continue closed-door negotiations. Senators voted in a procedural cloture move that effectively paused the bill. […]
Catenaa, December 26, 2024 – Singapore and Hong Kong have emerged as key players in cryptocurrency regulation in 2024, implementing frameworks for exchanges, stablecoins, and asset tokenization. Singapore strengthened its oversight in April, introducing stricter rules for crypto custodial services and tokenized payments. The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian has completed over 15 industry […]
Catenaa, Monday, June16, 2025-President Donald Trump renewed his administration’s commitment to reshaping US crypto policy, pledging “day-one” reforms and regulatory clarity during pre-recorded remarks at Coinbase’s 2025 State of Crypto Summit last week. Trump slammed the Biden administration’s handling of digital assets, saying it waged a “war on crypto” that his administration promptly ended. He […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, May 20, 2025-The United Kingdom (UK) will require crypto firms to begin reporting detailed customer data for all trades and transfers starting January 1, 2026, as part of new tax compliance rules aligned with international standards, authorities announced. According to HM Revenue and Customs, the new mandate compels platforms to collect full names, […]
Catenaa, Thursday, February 13, 2025 – The United States US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have refused to sign an international declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) at the AI Action Summit in Paris, citing concerns over national security and governance. The agreement, backed by 61 countries, including France, China, and India, calls for an “open,” […]