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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 stablecoin issuers within its jurisdiction, 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 - T2Bank / FMIUS
JPM Coin deposit token goes live on Ethereum
Kinexys by J.P. Morgan extended JPM Coin, its USD-denominated deposit token, to Ethereum, its second public blockchain.
J.P. Morgan#tokenized-deposits - T2Bank / FMIGlobal
Visa Direct stablecoin capabilities move from pilot to production
Visa said Visa Direct stablecoin capabilities are moving from pilot to commercial deployment, with Inyo Global the first enabler to bring Visa Direct's stablecoin-enabled prefunding into production for cross-border payments.
Visa#stablecoins - T1RegulatorEU
EBA classifies USDC as the first significant e-money token in the EU
The EBA classified USDC, issued in the EU by Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, as the first significant e-money token under MiCA.
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 - T1RegulatorAPAC
MAS Managing Director Chia Der Jiun on building trusted foundations for digital finance
In a keynote on 9 October 2026, MAS Managing Director Chia Der Jiun set out MAS's approach to digital assets, digital money and digital infrastructure, saying tokenised transactions will only scale if settled in safe, trusted digital money.
Monetary Authority of Singapore#tokenized-deposits#cbdc#regulation - T2Bank / FMIUS
Tereina and Circle bring USDC and EURC into enterprise workflows, starting with SAP
Tereina, an SAP-backed company, and Circle announced a partnership to integrate USDC and EURC into Tereina's platform so that businesses can send and receive stablecoin payments from within existing business applications, starting with the SAP ecosystem.
Circle#stablecoins - 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 - T1RegulatorUK
BoE's Sasha Mills: the legal and commercial frontier of digital assets
Bank of England Executive Director Sasha Mills set out how the Bank, working with the FCA, HM Treasury and industry, is laying foundations for tokenised wholesale markets in the UK, including the joint Call for Input on Tokenisation published in May.
Bank of England speeches#tokenized-deposits#regulation - T1RegulatorUS
SEC Chairman Atkins on the proposal to address custody of crypto assets by advisers and funds
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said the proposal would provide a clear regulatory framework for the custody of crypto assets by investment advisers and funds, giving them a compliant pathway where none existed before.
SEC statements#custody#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 - T2Bank / FMIGlobal
Visa data shows stablecoins gaining traction in business payments
Visa said approximately 17% of stablecoin-linked card volume in its FY26 year-to-date occurred across business and commercial card programs, pointing to stablecoin use for settlement, treasury management and cross-border commerce.
Visa#stablecoins - 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 - T2Bank / FMIAPAC
HSBC names its forthcoming Hong Kong stablecoin 'HSBC RedCoin'
HSBC announced the name of its forthcoming Hong Kong stablecoin, HSBC RedCoin, alongside survey findings on consumer understanding of stablecoins.
HSBC#stablecoins - T2Bank / FMIUS
Volante Technologies and Circle to advance stablecoin payment and settlement capabilities for financial institutions
Volante Technologies and Circle announced a collaboration under which Volante clients will be able to test USDC workflows within Volante's payments platform, including orchestrating stablecoin activity alongside existing rails, operational controls and on- and off-ramp requirements.
Circle#stablecoins - 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 - T2Bank / FMIGlobal
Visa study: safeguards could boost stablecoin use among Americans
A Visa consumer study found that over half of Americans surveyed had never heard of stablecoins, but willingness to use them rose from 36% to 45% when they were offered through an existing financial provider.
Visa#stablecoins - T1RegulatorEU
Eurosystem launches Pontes to settle tokenised wholesale transactions in central bank money
The Eurosystem launched Pontes, which enables wholesale transactions in tokenised assets to be settled in central bank money. It is the first initiative under the Eurosystem's programme to make central bank money fit for a tokenised future.
European Central Bank#tokenized-deposits#cbdc - 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 - T1RegulatorUK
BoE's Carolyn Wilkins: lessons from history for stablecoins and US dollar dominance
In a speech at Queen's University Belfast, Bank of England Financial Policy Committee member Carolyn Wilkins examined what widespread use of US dollar stablecoins could mean for international monetary power, arguing that the key questions about stablecoins concern money and power.
Bank of England speeches#stablecoins - T1RegulatorAPAC
MAS consults on legislative amendments to implement its stablecoin regulatory framework
MAS published a consultation paper on amendments to the Payment Services Act 2019 to implement its single-currency stablecoin (MAS-SCS) framework, covering value stability, capital, redemption at par and disclosure.
Monetary Authority of Singapore#stablecoins#regulation - T2Bank / FMIAPAC
HSBC and Standard Chartered execute first live tokenised deposit transaction on Swift's blockchain
HSBC and Standard Chartered completed the first live cross-border bank-to-bank tokenised deposit transaction on Swift's blockchain-based ledger, with obligations recorded on HSBC's Tokenised Deposit Service and Standard Chartered's tokenised-deposit infrastructure.
HSBC#tokenized-deposits - T1RegulatorLatAm
Brazil central bank requires 24-hour precautionary hold on large virtual-asset transfers abroad
Resolution BCB 584, published on 7 August 2026, extends Brazil's fraud-prevention rules to virtual asset service providers (PSAVs).
Banco Central do Brasil (published by Ministério da Fazenda)#stablecoins#regulation - T1RegulatorAfrica
National Treasury and SARB publish draft Crypto Assets Manual for cross-border activities
National Treasury and the SARB invited comments on a draft Crypto Assets Manual for cross-border activities, to be read with the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026.
South African Reserve Bank#regulation - T2Bank / FMIGlobal
Visa introduces platform for stablecoin minting, movement and management
Visa announced the Visa Stablecoin Platform, an enterprise platform intended to give financial institutions, fintechs and crypto-native firms a single Visa-managed environment to access, store and redeem stablecoins, beginning with Open USD (OUSD).
Visa#stablecoins - T2Bank / FMIGlobal
Swift's blockchain ledger ready for initial use as 17 banks prepare tokenised cross-border payments
Swift said its blockchain-based shared ledger is ready for initial use, with 17 banks preparing to pilot cross-border payments using bank-issued tokenised deposits.
Swift#tokenized-deposits - T2Bank / FMIMiddle East
DDSC dirham stablecoin receives CBUAE approval for selected VARA-regulated exchanges
DDSC, the UAE dirham-backed stablecoin developed by IHC, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Sirius International Holding, received a No Objection Certificate from the Central Bank of the UAE to go live on selected VARA-regulated exchange platforms.
DDSC (press release via Zawya)#stablecoins#regulation - T1RegulatorEU
Czech National Bank grants MiCA crypto-asset service licences to 11 entities
The Czech National Bank said it had granted MiCA crypto-asset service licences to 11 entities as the MiCA transitional period ended on 1 July 2026.
Czech National Bank#regulation - T3SecondaryEU
Swissquote Bank Europe obtains Luxembourg MiCA CASP licence
Swissquote Bank Europe SA is authorised by Luxembourg’s CSSF as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA, according to ESMA’s interim MiCA register.
Luxembourg for Finance#regulation#custody - 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 - T1RegulatorAPAC
HKMA showcases tokenisation use cases to corporate treasury centres
The HKMA held a seminar for corporate treasurers on tokenisation, covering Project Ensemble use cases for real-time treasury management and tokenisation in bond issuance and trade finance.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority#tokenized-deposits - T1RegulatorAfrica
SARB Deputy Governor Rashad Cassim: payments, digital assets and the future of finance
SARB Deputy Governor Rashad Cassim outlined the SARB's thinking on fast payments, digital assets and CBDC, including lessons from Project Khokha.
South African Reserve Bank#stablecoins#cbdc#tokenized-deposits - T1RegulatorAPAC
HKMA establishes Tokenised Bond Expert Group
The HKMA set up a Tokenised Bond Expert Group to explore policy measures, market practices and innovations, and is working with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau on possible enhancements to Hong Kong's legal and regulatory regime for tokenised bond issuance and transactions.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority#tokenized-deposits#regulation - T1RegulatorGlobal
BIS: Project Agorá shows tokenisation can improve wholesale cross-border payments; moving to real-value testing
The BIS said the Project Agorá prototype showed atomic settlement of wholesale cross-border transactions using tokenised central bank reserves and tokenised commercial bank deposits, and that work will advance to real-value testing.
Bank for International Settlements#tokenized-deposits#cbdc - T1RegulatorAPAC
HKMA grants first stablecoin issuer licences to Anchorpoint and HSBC
The HKMA granted the first stablecoin issuer licences under Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, effective 10 April 2026.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority#stablecoins#regulation - T2Bank / FMIUS
J.P. Morgan makes JPM Coin (JPMD) USD deposit token available to institutional clients
Following a proof of concept, J.P. Morgan made its USD deposit token JPM Coin (JPMD) available to institutional clients on a public blockchain, offering near-instant 24/7 settlement.
J.P. Morgan#tokenized-deposits