Crypto NewsThe OCC finalized GENIUS Act rules for covered payment stablecoin issuers, addressing reserves, redemption, risk management, reporting and supervision ahead of a January 18, 2027 effective date.
Crypto NewsAlbuquerque has prohibited virtual-currency ATMs and cashier-facilitated crypto transactions. Existing machines must be removed by December 5, with violations potentially drawing $500 daily fines.
Crypto NewsIreland’s central bank fined Coinbase Ireland €3.25 million after finding weaknesses in outsourcing oversight and safeguards for customer funds. The sanction still requires High Court confirmation.
Crypto NewsESMA says crypto-asset service providers must place client funds with a qualifying credit institution or central bank by the required deadline under MiCA.
Crypto NewsIndustry participants are seeking clearer standards for token classification, airdrops and secondary-market trading as the SEC considers a proposed digital-asset framework.
BitcoinSwitzerland’s FINMA says it has approved a retail investment fund that invests directly in Bitcoin, subject to custody, disclosure and risk requirements.
Crypto NewsThe UK FCA is consulting on draft guidance explaining which crypto-related activities may fall outside parts of the incoming regulatory regime. Responses are due November 18, 2026.
Blockchain TechnologySEC staff FAQs explain a conditional, time-limited exemption for certain distributed-ledger venues trading tokenised listed stocks and specified liquidity providers. It is not blanket approval for tokenised assets.
Crypto NewsAP reporting says the OCC’s GENIUS Act rule leaves some crypto-platform stablecoin reward programmes to case-by-case assessment. Issuer-paid interest and third-party rewards are different arrangements.
Crypto NewsThe SEC has proposed updated custody requirements for investment advisers and certain regulated funds holding crypto assets. The proposal is not final, and comments are due December 7, 2026.