Australia’s ASIC flags crypto as ‘regulatory perimeter’ risk alongside AI, payments

ASIC now treats crypto as a key regulatory perimeter risk for 2026 Australia’s corporate watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has officially added crypto and digital assets to its 2026 “key risk areas,” warning that fast‑moving fintechs in crypto, AI, and payments are operating on the edge of current regulation. In its annual Key…

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Ripple Scores UK Regulatory Approval Via Local Subsidiary

Ripple has achieved a significant regulatory milestone in the United Kingdom, securing approval for its local subsidiary to operate as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), a move that strengthens the company’s position within Europe’s tightly regulated blockchain payments landscape. The authorization positions Ripple to expand its crypto news-making stablecoin and cross-border payment services while navigating the FCA’s evolving crypto…

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