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Finanstilsynet’s new 2030 plan puts emerging technologies on the regulatory agenda, affecting firms’ risk and governance approaches.

ESMA’s report highlights a range of investor protection and market integrity concerns, drawing attention to the gap between regulation in Europe and the US.

With the CLARITY Act blocked, the Commission is granting temporary and conditional exemptive relief for on-chain securities trading.

Observations on selected questions raised in the consultation, from the suitability and functioning of existing MiCA requirements to areas of crypto that fall outside of MiCA.

FCA and BoE have identified priority areas requiring immediate industry clarity, particularly surrounding tokenization infrastructure and regulatory resilience.

The call for input closes on July 3 and a feedback statement is expected in the summer.

AI, DLT and quantum computing have been prioritized for further regulatory attention by dint of their potential for transformative outcomes.

The first of a two-part series analyses the EU and UK crypto regulatory landscapes, focusing on the EU regulatory framework for stablecoins.