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KuCoin has launched a MiCA-authorised EU platform under Austrian FMA supervision. We explain the published service scope, what EEA passporting means in practice, and why 2026 transition deadlines are forcing exchanges to migrate EEA users into regulated entities.

The UK has made SI 2026/102, setting the FSMA crypto regime on a defined track. We explain the 21-day early commencement, the FCA’s expected gateway window, and the operating-model workstreams firms should start in 2026–2027.

Doo’s Hong Kong money lender licence is a signal, not just a headline. Hong Kong’s lending regime has tightened on pricing and affordability, and multi-licence groups must separate lending from trading distribution. We explain the perimeter and practical controls.

Bybit’s phased pullback in Japan is an enforcement case study. This article explains the Japan FSA posture, why distribution risk matters, and what exchanges and brokers should change in residency controls, marketing governance, and diligence readiness.

Cyprus introduced an 8% flat tax on crypto profits as part of its 2026 tax reform. This guide explains what the rate covers, why ring-fenced losses can change the economics, and what exchanges and brokers should document to stay defensible.

The UK is moving toward FSMA authorisation for key cryptoasset activities. This guide explains the FCA gateway expected in 2026, the planned 2027 regime start, and a practical readiness checklist for UK-facing exchanges, brokers, and custody models.

The OECD CARF framework sets a timetable for automatic exchange of crypto-asset reporting between tax authorities. This guide explains the 2027–2029 rollout and what crypto exchanges, brokers, and custodians must do now to avoid data gaps and reporting failures.

HKEX ranked #1 globally for IPO equity funds raised in 2025. This briefing explains what the ranking means for regulated fintech in 2026, including liquidity signals, IPO readiness, controls evidence, and knock-on effects for regulated M&A.

2025 M&A volumes rebounded, driven by megadeals and renewed financial services activity. This guide explains what the rebound means for regulated fintech in 2026, including diligence evidence, licensing-by-acquisition pitfalls, and regulatory sequencing.