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India’s planned first tokenised corporate bond pilot could test whether distributed-ledger technology and the digital rupee can make corporate bond settlement faster, simpler and more transparent.

The cancellation of a parliamentary hearing on virtual digital assets highlights a larger question for India: how long can taxation and AML controls serve as a substitute for a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework?

Japan is exploring a blockchain-based settlement system that could bring near-instant settlement to stock and government bond trades, potentially reshaping the country’s financial market infrastructure.

Brazil’s central bank is introducing a 24-hour review window for certain outbound crypto transfers, raising a broader question: should crypto fraud controls slow transactions down, or become more targeted?

Binance has suspended transactions with 16 crypto platforms following the EU’s latest Russia sanctions, highlighting how sanctions enforcement is increasingly extending into crypto infrastructure.

The White House crypto meeting signals a shift toward clearer digital-asset rules in the U.S., but the bigger test now lies with Congress and the stalled CLARITY Act.

Goldman Sachs’ acquisition of NEOS Investments signals that crypto income strategies are moving deeper into mainstream asset management, with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs becoming part of a broader options-based investment business.

The Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab is testing whether stablecoins and a simulated digital pound can work together to settle cross-border trade payments.

India's crypto market is governed by a compliance-first framework built around taxation, AML obligations, and FIU registration. Here's where regulation stands in 2026 and what could come next.

India's crypto policy is at a turning point. Recent interventions by the RBI, Parliament, and tax authorities reveal growing pressure to replace the current regulatory grey zone with a clearer framework.

Andhra Pradesh's new blockchain land records pilot seeks to create secure, tamper-proof property records. Drawing lessons from Georgia, Sweden, and Rwanda, the initiative could reshape land governance and public registries in India.

Following Russia’s new digital currency legislation, Sberbank plans to launch crypto wallets, a digital depository, and trading infrastructure by December 2026, signaling a shift toward a regulated and institution-led crypto market.

Explore how the EU is advancing the digital euro while tightening crypto regulations through new sanctions, reinforcing Europe's digital finance strategy and monetary sovereignty.

Chris Woolard’s inaugural report sets out a delivery-focused strategy to accelerate tokenisation in UK wholesale financial markets through regulatory coordination, industry-led action, and modern digital market infrastructure.

California’s Digital Financial Assets Law requires crypto businesses serving state residents to obtain a DFPI license or submit a complete application, marking a major step toward stronger oversight of digital asset markets.

From 1 July 2026, Australia requires regulated crypto exchanges to collect and transmit sender and recipient information for every external crypto transfer, reinforcing financial crime controls and aligning digital assets with traditional banking standards.

Qatar has expanded its national HIMYAN payment card to Bahrain, strengthening payment sovereignty while advancing regional digital payment connectivity under the country's broader financial sector modernization strategy.

From 22 June 2026, Binance India users must provide sender and recipient details for external crypto transfers, reflecting India's evolving anti-money laundering framework and alignment with global crypto compliance standards.

A new collaboration between IIT Bombay and Blockchain for Impact aims to accelerate biomedical innovation by connecting Indian deep-tech startups with European universities, hospitals, and investors through Bharat Innovates 2026.

VARA’s new AML/CFT Business Risk Assessment Guidance provides licensed virtual asset service providers with a practical roadmap for strengthening governance, risk management, and compliance, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading regulated digital asset hub.