The UK’s 2025 Crypto Regulatory Overhaul  

Why MARC Signals a New Era for Market Integrity and a New Mandate for Compliance Teams   Note: The overview of key regulatory developments was provided…

Crypto in Africa: Monitoring-Ready Compliance Is Now a Must

As cryptocurrency adoption surges across Africa, the regulatory landscape is shifting from informal beginnings to a far more structured and closely watched environment.

SEC 2026 Examination Priorities

A Back-to-Basics Agenda with Familiar Risks Ahead  What Compliance Teams Need to Know The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations has released…

Japan’s Push to Ban Insider Trading in Crypto Could Set A Global Standard

As digital assets move from hype to the heart of global finance, Japan is drawing a line between innovation and integrity as they take a decisive step forward.

Navigating Jurisdictional Uncertainty

Compliance Lessons from Emerging Prediction Markets  As prediction markets gain mainstream traction, regulators and compliance professionals alike are grappling with a fundamental question: who has jurisdiction? The…

Navigating Crypto Regulation In Malta 

MiCA, MFSA Oversight, and Practical Compliance Tech  With the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation now in a transitional (“grandfathering”) period, Malta has…

When Market Momentum and Compliance Collide

Unusual Trading Ahead of Crypto-Treasury Deals Draws Regulatory Scrutiny  The announcement of Project Crypto by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins in July signaled…

Consumer Duty Still Challenging For Many Firms 

StarCompliance Responds with Sales Compliance Review  The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made it clear: under Consumer Duty, firms must put fairness, transparency,…

SMCR Is Evolving – Accountability Still Leads The Way 

Over the next 18 to 24 months, the UK’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) is expected to undergo reform.