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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.

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.

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 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.”