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OCC Advances U.S. Digital Asset Leadership with Final Rule to Implement GENIUS Act
“We are providing a clear, practical framework for payment stablecoin innovation, with strong standards for reserve backing, redemption, and risk management.”
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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OCC Advances U.S. Digital Asset Leadership with Final Rule to Implement GENIUS Act
The OCC announced a final rule implementing the GENIUS Act for payment stablecoins within its remit, setting standards for reserve backing, redemption and risk management.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency#stablecoins#regulation - T2Bank / FMIUK
Standard Chartered: Rethinking controls for institutional stablecoin adoption
Standard Chartered argues that stablecoin controls should start from why the customer is using stablecoins: treasury and payments, or trading.
Standard Chartered#stablecoins - T1RegulatorEU
EBA classifies USDC as the first significant e-money token in the EU
The EBA classified USDC as a significant EMT under MiCA; dual supervision applies from 12 November 2026. The EBA also signed an MoU with NYDFS.
European Banking Authority#stablecoins#regulation - T1RegulatorGlobal
FSB Chair sets out FSB work on AI and stablecoins
The FSB Chair’s letter sets out its work on AI and stablecoins, with the accompanying note on global stablecoin arrangements.
Financial Stability Board#stablecoins - T1RegulatorGlobal
FSB: Global stablecoin arrangements — cross-border vulnerabilities and financial stability monitoring
An FSB note analysing the structure of global stablecoin arrangements, how vulnerabilities could propagate, and metrics for monitoring.
Financial Stability Board#stablecoins#regulation - T1RegulatorEU
Piero Cipollone: Money in the digital age — digital euro, tokenisation and the role of central banks
ECB Executive Board member Cipollone set out the digital euro for retail and central-bank-money settlement of tokenised transactions via Pontes and Appia. (Also republished by the BIS as a central bankers’ speech.)
European Central Bank#cbdc#tokenized-deposits - T1RegulatorUS
CFTC seeks comment on ANPRM for Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets
The CFTC opened an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on bringing crypto asset transactions and markets into its market regulatory framework.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission#regulation - T1RegulatorUS
SEC proposal on how investment advisers and funds can custody crypto assets
The SEC proposed rules and amendments setting a tailored custody framework for crypto assets held by registered investment advisers and regulated funds.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission#custody#regulation - T1RegulatorUK
FCA opens the gateway to regulated crypto
The FCA opened its authorisation gateway for crypto firms under the UK’s new crypto regime.
Financial Conduct Authority#regulation - T1RegulatorUS
CFTC staff update FAQs on registrant activities relating to crypto assets and blockchain
CFTC staff updated FAQs on how registrants and registered entities may conduct activities involving crypto assets and blockchain technology.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission#regulation - T1RegulatorEU
EBA identifies priorities for the review of MiCA
Responding to the Commission’s targeted consultation, the EBA called for scope clarifications in MiCA and regulation of crypto-asset lending including DeFi.
European Banking Authority#regulation - T1RegulatorUS
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on GENIUS Act framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers
The Fed issued two proposals under the GENIUS Act covering reserve assets, standardized capital requirements and risk management for payment stablecoin issuers it supervises.
Federal Reserve Board#stablecoins#regulation - T1RegulatorUS
SEC issues “Innovation Exemption” for trading of tokenized NMS stock
The SEC issued a temporary exemption allowing tokenized NMS stock to trade in a permissioned environment, with a request for comment.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission#regulation - T1RegulatorAPAC
FSTB and HKMA to further unlock potential of DLT in Hong Kong’s fixed income market
First-phase review findings on tokenised bonds in Hong Kong, plus areas being explored such as electronic execution of issuance documents.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority#regulation
Trackers
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Banks issuing tokenized deposits & stablecoins
21 Oct 2026 · Standard Chartered
Published framework for controls on institutional stablecoin use
Position paper
GENIUS Act implementation tracker
21 Oct 2026 · OCC
Final rule implementing the GENIUS Act
Final rule24 Sept 2026 · Federal Reserve Board
Two proposals: reserve assets; capital and risk management for Board-supervised issuers
Proposed — comment period
MiCA tracker
14 Oct 2026 · EBA
USDC classified as first significant e-money token; dual supervision from 12 Nov 2026
Decision24 Sept 2026 · EBA
Response to Commission targeted consultation on MiCA review
Consultation response
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