Crypto Frontline

Introduction On 6 November 2025, at the China International Finance Forum At the Hong Kong Summit, Professor Gu Ronghui, co-founder and CEO of CertiK, participated in a round-table discussion themed “Compliance and Innovation of Digital Asset Trading Platforms”. The conversation took place against the backdrop of rapid developments in Web3

Introduction The European Union is re-evaluating its timetable for implementing the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence law, the Artificial Intelligence Act. The European Commission has indicated that it may delay several of the Act’s key provisions, citing pressure from large technology companies and growing diplomatic tension with the United States.

Introduction Jeremy Allaire, the co-founder and CEO of Circle Internet Financial, has presented a bold and thought-provoking vision for the future of the global economy. He argues that the world is on the verge of entering a new phase — a “machine-governed economic system.” In this new order, traditional financial

Introduction Governor Gavin Newsom has signed hundreds of bills into law in 2025, reflecting one of California’s most ambitious legislative sessions in recent years. These new laws touch nearly every part of life — from artificial intelligence and wildfire recovery to healthcare, education, consumer rights and housing. The package underscores

Introduction In a bold and controversial move, the United States government has formally asked the European Union to dilute key elements of its green regulatory framework. A newly revealed U.S. position paper urges Brussels to rescind requirements that non-EU firms furnish climate transition plans and to exempt U.S. companies from

Introduction The announcement that the United Kingdom and the United States are forming a joint task force to explore future markets, with a particular focus on capital markets and digital assets, represents a milestone moment in global financial governance. In an era where digital transformation, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, and tokenized

Introduction France has made a stark warning: it may refuse to recognise crypto licences issued by other European Union member states under the new MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets). Doing so would be tantamount to blocking what is widely referred to as “passporting” — the ability of firms authorised in

Introduction Hong Kong has taken a decisive step in the evolution of financial regulation by introducing a comprehensive licensing framework for stablecoins. In doing so, the city is sending a clear message that it intends to position itself at the forefront of digital financial innovation while maintaining its reputation as

Introduction The Australian government has taken a cautious step in its approach to regulating artificial intelligence by choosing a comprehensive gap analysis of current laws rather than introducing a stand-alone piece of legislation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced this decision during a major reform gathering where the future of economic and

Introduction The Asia Pacific region, home to some of the world’s fastest-growing digital asset markets, has taken a landmark step toward regulating the cryptocurrency sector with a unified approach. In an unprecedented agreement, several APAC nations have committed to adopting joint crypto regulatory standards aimed at preventing fraud, enhancing investor