Crypto Frontline

Introduction In January 2026, the University Grants Commission introduced a new regulatory framework titled the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations 2026. These regulations were designed to address long-standing concerns about discrimination in Indian universities and colleges, particularly against historically marginalised communities. The move was positioned as a

Introduction The United States stands at a critical crossroads in the evolution of cryptocurrency policy. After years of debate, hearings, draft bills, and public pressure, Congress once again failed to move forward with comprehensive digital asset legislation. What was expected to be a major step toward regulatory clarity instead turned

Introduction The global payments industry is undergoing a transformative shift as digital currencies move from experimental use cases into regulated mainstream financial systems. In a major milestone for the Middle East’s fintech landscape, Network International has partnered with Al Maryah Community Bank, commonly known as MBank, to enable regulated stablecoin

Introduction China has taken a decisive step toward reshaping the global artificial intelligence landscape by proposing what experts describe as the world’s strictest regulatory framework for AI chatbots and emotionally interactive artificial intelligence systems. The draft regulations, released by China’s cyberspace authorities, aim to prevent emotional manipulation, psychological harm, addiction,

Introduction The European Union is preparing to take a significant next step in its climate and trade policy by expanding the scope of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, commonly referred to as CBAM. According to draft policy proposals, the European Commission intends to include a broader range of imported products

Introduction The European Union has reached a highly consequential agreement that dramatically alters the landscape of corporate sustainability regulation across the bloc. The new deal significantly weakens both the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive known as the CSRD and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive known as the CSDDD. While some

Introduction The European Parliament has voted to postpone the enforcement of the EU Deforestation Regulation by one full year, shifting the compliance deadline for large operators to the end of December 2026 and extending the deadline for micro and small enterprises to the end of June 2027. This decision has

Introduction The European Central Bank’s 2025 Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process presents a detailed and forward-looking assessment of the eurozone’s financial stability and the resilience of its major banking institutions. Despite solid profitability and strong capitalization across the system, the ECB warns that banks now face a new generation of

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.