The UK Treasury’s borrowing of US crypto regulation is worth raising an eyebrow over, and frankly speaking, it should be a lot more than just that. That unspoken assumption, that what is good for Wall Street must be good for the UK, is very dangerous. So we’re not just talking...
The UK continues to slide into the American regulatory orbit. Minister of Finance Reeves fighting against the “bad guys” and in favor of “legitimate innovation.” Sounds great, right? Wrong. This isn't just about cleaning up the Wild West. It's about paving it over with a shopping mall.Regulation's Iron Grip On...
The UK’s consumer protection-focused approach to crypto regulation sounds good in theory, but I detect a bit of a stinky fish. Are we truly protecting the retail investor, or just constructing an opulent enclosure for the cryptocurrency aristocrats? This about-face to bow to the US is shocking and raises many...
Dubai. A city long-time known for extravagant ambition, glittering towers on a skyline, and today, a proclaimed blockchain utopia. Last month, the Burj Al Arab glimmered in the desert sun amid its usual bravura extravagance. It positively hummed with the energy of the first-ever Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA), held...
The United Kingdom has published draft legislation to create a new regulatory regime for digital assets. This decision underpins the Government’s commitment to make the UK the world’s leader in sustainable aviation. They are looking to assert control in the fast-growing digital assets space. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set...
The UK recently decided to jump into the crypto ring by releasing their own draft regulations. They all want to be the global leaders in the emerging digital asset space. Are we on the cusp of a true David-and-Goliath story here? Good laws by good regulators could inadvertently kill the...
The UK is closing the door on crypto, despite being once a shining light alternative for FinTech innovation. This short sighted decision is devastating the industry, and thusly devastating our country’s future. This is crippling the aspirations of artists and innovators throughout Southeast Asia. As a result, many of them...
The UK is taking a bold new approach to crypto regulation. This implementation guidance takes a notable turn from the EU’s MiCA framework and is more akin to the US’s implementation guidance. The government is pitching it as an exercise to strengthen investor confidence, as part of a broader strategy...
Meanwhile, FIFA is working on custom blockchain infrastructure to increase the utility of its NFT collectibles. It’s an audacious step, a transformative leap… or a huge doggy doo. While FIFA touts "better performance" and "improved scalability," the real question is: are regulators ready for this, and could their response inadvertently...
FIFA has also announced plans to migrate its NFT platform, “FIFA Collect,” to a new EVM-compatible blockchain called “FIFA Blockchain.” This implementation is definitely a provocative yet dangerous move for the agency. In the end, will it be a game winner or own goal? The answer depends on more than...
