Morpho and Aave Founders Clash Over Proposed DeFi Vault Regulatory Framework
September 27, 2026
Morpho CEO Paul Frambot's proposal to divide onchain vaults into noncustodial and discretionary categories for regulators has sparked fierce pushback from Aave's Stani Kulechov and DeFi experts.
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Federal Reserve Unveils Capital Charges and 120-Day Approval Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
September 27, 2026
The Federal Reserve proposed strict rules for payment-stablecoin issuers, establishing full reserve requirements, capital buffers for operational risks, and a 120-day decision clock for bank subsidiary applications.
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SEC Staff Issues New Guidance Clarifying Token Buybacks and Liquid Staking Status
September 26, 2026
The SEC Division of Corporation Finance released updated FAQs clarifying regulatory stances on token buybacks, liquid staking receipts, and protocol maintenance funding.
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EBA Proposes Restrictions on Non-Compliant Stablecoin Lending for EU Crypto Firms
September 26, 2026
The European Banking Authority has suggested barring EU crypto firms from facilitating lending or borrowing involving unauthorized stablecoins under the MiCA regulatory framework.
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Synthetic vs. Direct Tokenized Stocks: How the SEC Exemption Reshapes On-Chain Capital Markets
September 24, 2026
Following recent regulatory exemptions from the SEC, tokenized stock issuers face a crucial choice between direct legal ownership of underlying equities and synthetic price-tracking derivatives.
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Trump Administration Explores Overseas Stablecoin Strategy to Bolster U.S. Dollar Dominance
September 24, 2026
Reports reveal the Trump administration is considering public-private partnerships involving the Treasury and State Department to promote dollar-denominated stablecoins globally, aiming to boost U.S. debt demand and secure currency dominance.
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a16z and DeFi Education Fund Propose SEC Safe Harbor for Decentralized Exchanges
September 23, 2026
a16z and the DeFi Education Fund have submitted a joint proposal to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, proposing a safe harbor framework to exempt decentralized exchange protocols and front-ends from traditional exchange registration.
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Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Commits $30 Million to Oppose Sherrod Brown in Ohio
September 22, 2026
Crypto super PAC Fairshake plans a $30 million ad campaign in Ohio targeting former Sen. Sherrod Brown following the failed cloture vote on the CLARITY Act.
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CFTC Submits Milestone Crypto Market Rulemaking Proposal to White House Following Legislative Stalls
September 19, 2026
Following Congressional stalls on the CLARITY Act, the CFTC has submitted an early-stage crypto rulemaking filing (RIN 3038-AF80) to the White House for executive review.
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SEC and CFTC Unveil Parallel Regulatory Relief for Tokenized Stocks and DeFi Software
September 18, 2026
In a major regulatory development, the SEC and CFTC have issued complementary exemptions permitting tokenized stocks to trade on permissioned automated market makers while granting relief for passive DeFi software developers.
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