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WHAT'S NEXT?: Substantive regulatory change is likely to happen in the next decade as a result of the recent U.S. Presidential election, Brexit and efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change, increase trade and reduce bureaucracy while legislating for new forms of technological advancement such as robots, driverless cars and drones.

• [New] Governments in the US, China, EU, and Singapore have enacted new legislation to address privacy and cybersecurity risks along with the adoption of a control-oriented strategy. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Just as the stablecoin boom eventually spurred U.S. lawmakers to pass the GENIUS Act, legal frameworks will likely need to respond to rising RWA tokenization. CCN.com
• [New] The Federal Aviation Administration's Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program will develop new frameworks and regulations for enabling safe operations and form partnerships with private sector companies as well as with state and local governments. KPBS
• [New] Recent AML laws and institutional exits (down 60% in 2025) heighten systemic risks for niche tokens. CoinMarketCap
• [New] For instance, the EU's MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation, set to take effect in 2026, mandates 100% reserves but includes provisions for cross-border interoperability. / USA Ainvest
• [New] In response, the UK Civil Justice Council has called for tighter regulation of third-party litigation funding, emphasising transparency and mandatory legal advice for claimants as litigation risks grow in scale and complexity. Insurance Business
• [New] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will no longer defend rules that protect people from unsafe levels of PFAS forever chemicals in drinking water, seeking to reverse legal protections put into place last year. Earthjustice
• [New] Under the draft legislation, crypto service providers will be required to obtain licenses from Brazil's central bank, the Banco Central do Brasil. Ainvest
• [New] The new Trump executive order, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, emphasizes innovation over regulation and directs agencies to eliminate any policies that might present obstacles to AI development. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] In essence, Ofcom is clearing legal obstacles so that British users could access satellite networks (like Starlink, OneWeb, etc.) directly from their 4G/5G handsets, for coverage in remote areas or emergency situations. Bez Kabli
• [New] Planned updates to UK money laundering regulations will narrow Enhanced Due Diligence triggers to unusually complex transactions and limit mandatory EDD to customers from FATF Call to Action jurisdictions. FinScan
• [New] By 2025, governments and legal institutions will increasingly rely on blockchain to streamline public services and reduce corruption. Journal
• [New] Now there is a possibility of restrictions on Chinese AI models in the United States, and the vetting of vendors will require more rigorous due diligence - from reviews of chip sourcing and cybersecurity audits to alignment with local regulations. American Association for Physician Leadership - Inspiri
• [New] Panelists will delve into the evolving landscape of AI policies, including the EU AI Act, U.S. federal and state regulations and executive orders, and global trends, shedding light on their implications to business and trade secrets, and how they are shaping the future of AI governance. Baker Botts
• [New] The US Food and Drug Administration will craft new regulations that would effectively eliminate a decades-old provision that officials have blamed for fueling an explosion of drug ads on television and elsewhere. CNN
• [New] Beware of the California Multiplier Effect, in which a violation of a single regulation could lead to violations of several more. Dykema - New 2025 California Employment Laws and Judici
• [New] THE U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled its rulemaking agenda for the upcoming months, which could see broad proposals to revamp crypto regulations and reduce rules that Wall Street has decried as being overly burdensome. AML Intelligence
• [New] Stronger governance: By 2030, governments will have enacted early frameworks for AI ethics and regulation. AI of the Decade
• [New] Future impact: By 2035, AI governance could be as significant as environmental regulations are today, shaping how societies adopt technology responsibly. AI of the Decade
• [New] Global plastic waste is expected to reach 460 million tonnes annually in 2025 with little sign of regulation to cap production. Packaging News
• [New] People are understandably worried about the rise in knife-related offences in Victoria, so tougher laws might feel like the obvious fix. The Conversation
• [New] Looking ahead, Andhra Pradesh plans to integrate advanced tools such as Gold Caratage Machines, Lacto Scan Analysers, and Moisture Meters into the Legal Metrology framework. King Stubb & Kasiva

Last updated: 16 September 2025