Regulering

Chinese regulators have prohibited retractable car door handles on new vehicles from 2027, citing safety concerns that have plagued designs like Tesla's. The move aims to prevent occupants from being trapped in emergencies, following incidents linked to power failures in crashes. Existing models have until 2029 to comply.

3. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced plans to ban children under 16 from using social media, following Australia's lead. The legislation, part of broader regulations, could take effect next week with strict age-verification requirements. Sanchez criticized platforms for exposing children to harm and called for accountability from tech executives.

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12-11 along party lines to advance a crypto market structure bill on January 29, 2026, marking a milestone despite lacking bipartisan support. Democrats opposed the measure over concerns including ethics rules for President Donald Trump and his family's crypto interests, as well as protections for consumers and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The bill now heads to the Senate Banking Committee for further consideration.

29. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The UK and mainland China are considering a new cross-border asset-management link and upgrades to their stock connect scheme to deepen capital-market ties, according to Ashley Alder, chairman of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority. Alder shared these remarks in an exclusive interview ahead of joining UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's delegation to China.

Egypt's real estate sector is undergoing a comprehensive transformation to enhance transparency, standardize practices, and attract foreign investment, according to Ahmed Ibrahim, vice chairperson of the New Urban Communities Authority for planning and projects and deputy minister of housing.

27. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has urged the industry to achieve mass adoption within three years if federal legislation like the Clarity Act fails to pass. The firm highlighted falling support for the bill amid industry pushback and a postponed Senate hearing. Without becoming indispensable, crypto risks regulatory setbacks from future political shifts.