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April Global Regulatory Brief: Digital finance


Published on 2025-05-02 03:40:54 - Bloomberg
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  • As technology continues to reshape financial services, regulators and policy setters are embarking on a range of digital-finance initiatives to manage risks and set appropriate standards.

The April Global Regulatory Brief on Digital Finance from Bloomberg Professional highlights key regulatory developments in the digital finance sector across various jurisdictions. In the European Union, the European Commission proposed the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation to establish a comprehensive framework for crypto-assets, aiming to enhance consumer protection and market integrity. The U.K. is advancing its regulatory approach with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consulting on rules for cryptoasset promotions to ensure they are clear, fair, and not misleading. In the U.S., the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to scrutinize crypto platforms, with recent actions against major exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken. Meanwhile, Singapore is refining its Payment Services Act to include regulations on stablecoins, reflecting a global trend towards more structured oversight of digital assets and fintech innovations.

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