A weekend geopolitical shock can reprice crypto before traditional markets open. This guide sets out broker and CASP controls for 24/7 margin and liquidity risk, plus sanctions, AML escalation, and travel rule exception handling.
Venezuela Weekend Shock: Crypto Brokers’ 24/7 Risk and Compliance Playbook Read More »
In December 2025, Latvijas Banka issued two MiCA crypto-asset service provider licences and an electronic money institution licence. Here is what that signals for scope design, EU expansion planning, and dual-rail compliance across crypto and payments.
Latvia’s Dual-Rail Hub Signal: MiCA + EMI Licensing in Practice Read More »
Latvia’s specialised credit institution regime is now in force, reducing initial capital to EUR 1 million from 6 January 2026. We explain what this structure is, what it is not, how the ECB viewed the change, and what founders should plan before treating it as an “easy bank.”
Latvia Opens EUR 1M Entry Route for Specialised Credit Institutions Read More »
PayPal has applied to establish a US bank focused on retail and small-business lending. The move signals a strategic shift from payments toward regulated banking.
PayPal Moves Toward Banking: What a US Bank Application Could Change Read More »
Squared Financial has voluntarily surrendered its Cyprus Investment Firm licence. The move highlights growing strategic exits from EU CFD regulation.
UK equities remain priced below global peers. This analysis examines whether the valuation gap signals opportunity or reflects long-term structural constraints affecting investors and issuers.
UK Equities at a Discount: Opportunity or Structural Challenge? Read More »
CySEC has imposed a €100,000 administrative fine on Wonderinterest Trading, operator of the CFD brands Zetano and Investago. The decision highlights the regulator’s continued focus on governance and compliance across multi-brand brokerage structures.
CySEC Fines Wonderinterest €100,000 Over CFD Broker Compliance Read More »
Lithuania’s Bank of Lithuania has authorised CoinGate and Nuvei Liquidity as MiCA crypto-asset service providers. Both also hold Payment Institution licences, signalling tighter alignment between payments and crypto as the MiCA transition deadline approaches.
Lithuania Grants Two New MiCA Crypto Licences to CoinGate and Nuvei Liquidity Read More »
KuCoin has obtained a MiCA licence from Austria’s FMA, granting access to 29 EEA markets while excluding Malta. We analyse the scope of the licence, its implications for users, and how it fits into Europe’s broader shift toward harmonised crypto regulation.
KuCoin’s Austrian MiCA Licence Opens Access to 29 EEA Markets Read More »
