GENIUS Act Rules 2026: OCC, Fed, FDIC and Treasury Timeline
Where GENIUS Act implementation stands in October 2026: OCC, Fed, FDIC, NCUA and Treasury proposals, the $10B state cap, foreign issuers and 2027 deadline.
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GENIUS, MiCA and Asia's rules. 15 researched stories with sources, key takeaways and FAQs.
15 Regulation stories
Crypto AML and Sanctions Compliance 2026: OFAC, FATF, Screening
Crypto AML and sanctions in 2026: OFAC's Iran exchange designations, FATF findings, stablecoin freezes, and what compliance teams actually screen.
US Crypto Market Structure Law 2026: CLARITY Act, SEC vs CFTC
Where the US CLARITY Act stands in 2026: House and Senate votes, the SEC and CFTC split, stablecoin rewards, DeFi, and what agencies are doing without a law.
Stablecoin Regulation by Country 2026: 12 Jurisdictions Compared
Stablecoin rules in 12 countries as of October 2026: US GENIUS Act, EU MiCA, UK, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Korea, Australia, India.
MiCA Stablecoin Rules: EMT vs ART, Significant Tokens, Delistings
How MiCA sorts stablecoins into e-money tokens and asset-referenced tokens, the 10 million holder and EUR 5bn significance tests, EBA powers and delistings.
GENIUS Act and MiCA: The Rules That Made Stablecoins Grow Up
The US GENIUS Act and Europe's MiCA turned stablecoins into regulated money. What the rules require, what changed in 2026, and what it means for everyday users.
EU Instant Payments Regulation: How SEPA Instant Hit 35% of Transfers
The EU Instant Payments Regulation forced banks to send and receive in 10 seconds at no extra cost and check payee names. Here is what changed and what it did.
Basel Crypto Rules for Banks 2026: Group 1b Stablecoins Explained
How Basel bank capital rules treat crypto and stablecoins: the four groups, the Group 1b stablecoin tests, the 1,250% fallback weight and the 2025-26 review.
Crypto Licences Explained: MiCA CASP, VARA, MAS, FCA and US MTLs
How crypto licences work in 2026: MiCA CASP authorisation, US money transmitter licences, NY BitLicense, Dubai VARA capital, MAS and the UK FCA regime.
Stablecoin Regulation in Asia and the Gulf: HK, Singapore, Japan, UAE
How Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance, Singapore's MAS framework, Japan's yen stablecoin rules and the UAE's CBUAE and VARA regimes compare in 2026.
Crypto Tax by Country 2026: India, US, UK, UAE, Japan and 5 More
Crypto tax rates in 2026 across India, US, UK, UAE, Germany, Singapore, Portugal, Australia, Canada and Japan, with a worked example and OECD CARF dates.
FATF Travel Rule for Crypto 2026: Rules, Thresholds, Country Status
The FATF Travel Rule for crypto explained: what data VASPs must send, thresholds in the EU, US, UK, Singapore, UAE and India, and the 2026 FATF scorecard.
India Crypto Regulation 2026: 30% Tax, 1% TDS, FIU-IND and RBI Stance
India's crypto rules in 2026: the 30% tax and 1% TDS, FIU-IND registration under PMLA, the RBI's caution and why the discussion paper keeps slipping.
UAE Crypto Regulation 2026: VARA, CBUAE, ADGM, DFSA and CMA Explained
Who regulates crypto and stablecoins in the UAE: CBUAE payment token rules, VARA in Dubai, ADGM FSRA, DFSA and the new CMA, licences and capital compared.
UK Stablecoin Regime 2026: FCA Rules, BoE £40bn Cap, 2027 Timeline
How the UK regulates stablecoins: FCA PS26/10 issuer rules, the Bank of England's 30/70 backing split, the £40bn issuance guardrail and October 2027 start.
- EUMiCA stablecoin rules apply
- UAECentral bank payment token rules
- USGENIUS Act signed
- Hong KongStablecoins Ordinance in force
- Hong KongFirst issuer licences
- EUMiCA transition ends
- USGENIUS Act fully in effect
Source EU MiCA; Central Bank of the UAE; US Congress; HKMA; 2026 implementation updates.
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