Regulation

Regulation

Archive page 2 of 2. Entries are ordered from newer to older; use the pagination below to move through the complete regulation archive. Each card links to the original article with its named author, publication date and supporting sources. Older coverage remains available for historical context, but market conditions, product terms and regulatory positions may have changed since publication. Check the date and any update note before relying on an archived report.

CFTC seeks dismissal of CME lawsuit over perpetual futures

CFTC moves to dismiss CME lawsuit claiming competitive injury in perpetual futures. Key regulatory implications for Canada.

Payward partners with SoFi to boost stablecoin services

Payward's new partnership with SoFi introduces SoFiUSD, enhancing liquidity and 24/7 settlements for Canadian investors on Kraken's platform.

SoFi partners with Kraken to enhance Canadian crypto trading

SoFi partners with Kraken to improve crypto trading and stablecoin access for Canadian investors, enhancing services for retail and institutional clients.

Tether faces lawsuit over $42M in frozen funds

Tether is sued for freezing $42.4 million in USDT amid a scam, raising legal questions about its asset freezing authority in the crypto market.

Crypto firms request SEC clarity on novel ETF regulations

Novel ETFs face scrutiny as crypto firms seek clear SEC guidelines, aiming to preserve investor protections and market integrity.

Crypto groups urge SEC to modernize ETF regulations

Crypto groups call on the SEC to adapt rules for innovative ETFs, promoting investor choice and potentially influencing Canadian regulations.

SEC proposes major changes to transfer agent regulations

SEC's proposed transfer agent regulations focus on blockchain technologies and tokenization, enhancing reporting requirements for securities recordkeeping.

SEC proposes blockchain integration for transfer agents

SEC updates transfer agent rules to include blockchain, enhancing cybersecurity and transparency in the management of securities and investor records.

Tether faces lawsuit over freezing of $42.4 million

Tether is being sued by two Thai businessmen for the alleged wrongful freezing of $42.4 million in USDT, raising legal questions about asset control.

VARA and Securitize partner to advance tokenization in Dubai

VARA and Securitize sign an MoU to support regulated tokenization in Dubai, enhancing the digital asset ecosystem and attracting financial innovation.

Canada's Stablecoin Act grants Bank of Canada oversight

Canada's Stablecoin Act establishes regulations for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers, placing the Bank of Canada in a supervisory role starting in 2027.

CLARITY Act awaits procedural vote in Senate on September 15

The CLARITY Act, aiming to clarify crypto asset regulation, awaits a procedural Senate vote on September 15, maintaining its legislative momentum.

MiCA transitions until mid-2026 prove challenging for EU

MiCA, now a law since December 2024, faces ongoing transitions until mid-2026, affecting stablecoin issuers and the Interim MiCA Register.

The FATF Travel Rule highlights compliance gaps in 2026

The FATF Travel Rule faces compliance gaps in 2026, exposing challenges in cross-border crypto transactions despite progress in several major markets.

How Crypto Regulation Actually Works in Canada

Canada regulates crypto trading platforms as securities dealers under provincial law, not through a single national crypto statute like the US SEC model.

IRS Form 1099-DA requires cost basis reporting in 2026

Form 1099-DA mandates digital asset brokers to report cost basis starting in 2026, adding complexity to previous gross proceeds reporting requirements.

OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework takes effect in EU

The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework will start in the EU on January 1, 2026, with first reports due in 2027 to combat tax evasion.

SEC proposes new regulation for crypto assets

SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets aims to create a tailored framework for investment contracts, addressing long-standing regulatory inconsistencies.

FCA's cryptoasset regime begins in October 2027

FCA's full cryptoasset regime starts on October 25, 2027, replacing previous piecemeal regulations, providing a comprehensive framework for the industry.

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