The U.S. CFTC launches a “crypto sprint” to fast-track digital asset regulation (1:24). Hong Kong unveils a new stablecoin licensing regime, setting the stage for tightly controlled growth (2:52). Across Asia, businesses are embracing stablecoins for cross-border payments, and luxury brands are joining the trend (4:24). Plus, the UK’s FCA reopens crypto ETNs to retail investors, signaling a change in oversight philosophy (6:09).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode:
Adebayo, Owotunse. “CFTC Launches Crypto Sprint to Improve Crypto Regulations.” Cryptopolitan, 2 August 2025, https://www.cryptopolitan.com/cftc-crypto-sprint-crypto-regulations/.
“Acting Chairman Pham Announces CFTC Crypto Sprint.” U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission, 1 August 2025, https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9104-25.
Chuang, Aileen and Danielle Popov. “HKMA’s Strict Stablecoin Regime to Shape Hong Kong’s Crypto Future as It Kicks Off Today.” South China Morning Post, 1 August 2025, https://www.scmp.com/business/cryptocurrency/article/3320303/hkmas-strict-stablecoin-regime-shape-hong-kongs-crypto-future.
Bao, Anniek. “The Global Crypto Wave Is Catching on in Asia as Businesses Warm Up to Stablecoins.” CNBC, 1 August 2025, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/01/crypto-wave-asia-stablecoins.html.
Partz, Helen. “UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs for retail investors.” CoinTelegraph, 1 August 2025, https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-regulator-lifts-ban-on-crypto-etns-by-retail-investors.
“FCA Opens Retail Access to Crypto ETNs.” U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, 1 August 2025, https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-opens-retail-access-crypto-etns.
The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti
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