Circle Urges European Regulators to Reevaluate Stablecoin Bank Reserve Mandates
October 4, 2026
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has recommended key changes to the European Union's MiCA framework, advocating for alternatives to bank-deposit mandates and recognition of foreign stablecoins.
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SEC Regulatory Clarifications Provide Fresh Momentum for Decentralized Networks and XRP
October 4, 2026
Evolving SEC guidelines and legal precedents are offering unprecedented regulatory clarity, driving adoption across decentralized blockchain networks and revitalizing market prospectives for digital assets like XRP.
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Community Bankers Launch Legal Challenge Against OCC Over Digital Asset Trust Charters
October 3, 2026
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, challenging the regulator's authority to award national trust bank charters to cryptocurrency firms.
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IMF Approves $138 Million Funding for El Salvador Following Bitcoin Policy Compromise
October 3, 2026
The International Monetary Fund has approved a $138 million financial facility for El Salvador following a policy waiver on Bitcoin. The agreement limits further sovereign crypto purchases and requires the unwinding of state exposure to the Chivo wallet ecosystem.
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New U.S. Crypto Tax Bill Proposes $10 De Minimis Exemption Alongside Wash-Sale Rules
October 1, 2026
Senator Steve Daines has introduced the ADAPT Act, a tax bill offering $10 micro-transaction exemptions for crypto payments while curbing loss harvesting through traditional wash-sale rules.
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European Stablecoin Issuer AllUnity Expands Portfolio with Regulatory-Compliant USD Token USDAU
September 30, 2026
European issuer AllUnity has launched USDAU, a MiCA-regulated US dollar stablecoin, expanding its lineup beyond the euro, Swiss franc, and Swedish krona.
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Zumo Unveils UK Crypto Regulation Tracker to Help Financial Firms Navigate Evolving FCA Rules
September 30, 2026
Digital asset infrastructure provider Zumo has launched a dedicated UK Crypto Regulation Tracker to help financial institutions and crypto firms keep pace with fast-evolving FCA mandates and UK legislation.
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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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