Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
151 events advancing 104 policy or regulatory changes:
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Bill on the crypto-asset market (Crypto-Asset Market Act)
Sejm (Lower Chamber) considered veto motion on Crypto-Asset Market Act
On 5 December 2025, the Sejm (Lower Chamber) considered the President’s veto motion on the Crypto-Asset Market Act. The vote to reject the veto resulted in 243 votes in favour, 192 against and 0 abstentions. As the vote did not achieve the required …
Recommendation regarding disclosure of Artificial Intelligence's impact on operations
Securities and Exchange Commission Investor Advisory Committee adopted recommendation regarding disclosure of AI’s impact on operations
On 4 December 2025, the SEC Investor Advisory Committee adopted a recommendation regarding the disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI)’s impact on operations. Specifically, the Committee recommends that the SEC enact rules requiring securities is…
European Commission list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes
European Commission updated list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes
On 4 December 2025, the European Commission updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. The amendment follows deci…
Regulation on settlement finality
European Commission submitted a proposal for a regulation on settlement finality
On 4 December 2025, the European Commission submitted a proposal for a Regulation on settlement finality (2025/0381). Part of the Market Integration Package, the proposal converts the Settlement Finality Directive, which provided for the finality an…
Property (Digital Assets) Act
Property (Digital Assets) Act received Royal Assent and entered into force
On 2 December 2025, the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 received Royal Assent and entered into force on the same day. The Act establishes statutory provisions confirming that a thing, including one that is digital or electronic in nature, is …
Germany, Switzerland, Eurojust, and Europol investigation into a cryptocurrency mixing service over alleged money laundering activities
Authorites from Germany, Switzerland, Eurojust, and Europol removed cryptocurrency mixing service over alleged money laundering activities
On 1 December 2025, authorities from Germany and Switzerland, alongside Eurojust and Europol, announced the removal of a cryptocurrency mixing service. During an action week from 24 to 28 November, the joint investigation resulted in the seizure of …
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network inquiry into costs of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network closes consultation on proposed survey of the costs of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance
On 1 December 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) closes a consultation on a proposed survey of the costs of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance. Th…
Reserve Bank assessment of retail central bank digital currency
Reserve Bank released position paper on retail central bank digital currency
On 27 November 2025, the South African Reserve Bank released its position paper on the necessity of a retail central bank digital currency in South Africa, together with a background note. The bank explained that a retail CBDC is technically feasibl…
Regulation on Payment Services in the Internal Market
European Parliament and Council reached agreement on Payment Services Regulation for the internal market
On 27 November 2025, the European Parliament and Council reached an agreement on the Payment Services Regulation (PSR) for the internal market. The PSR aims to harmonise payment services and strengthen fraud prevention across the EU. It applies to b…
Regulation on a Framework for Financial Data Access
European Parliament and Council reached an agreement on Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3)
On 27 November 2025, the European Parliament and Council reached an agreement on the Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3). The Third Payment Services Directive seeks to ensure fair competition among payment service providers by addressing authori…