Illinois Pauses Novel Crypto Asset Tax for Six Months Pending Judicial Approval
October 3, 2026
Illinois state officials have agreed to a six-month delay on a proposed cryptocurrency tax pending court approval. The controversial draft rules target asset values, custodial services, and stablecoin settlements rather than traditional capital gains.
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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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SEC Proposes Crypto Self-Custody Framework for Registered Investment Advisers
October 2, 2026
The SEC has proposed a regulatory pathway allowing investment advisers to self-custody digital assets, alongside new conditions for state trust custodians.
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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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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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OCC Grants Preliminary Approval to Catena Labs for National Trust Bank Charter
September 22, 2026
The OCC has granted preliminary conditional approval to Catena Labs to organize Catena Trust Bank, N.A., paving the way for a regulated institution handling fiat, securities, and digital assets.
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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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Building the Institutional Bedrock: How Advanced Infrastructure Is Driving Crypto’s Next Evolution
September 17, 2026
As traditional financial institutions embrace digital assets, Samar Sen and Talos highlight the vital role of institutional trading infrastructure, liquidity aggregation, and regulatory alignment.
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India Reevaluates Cryptocurrency Framework Amid Heightened Investor Risk Concerns
September 17, 2026
India's central government remains hesitant to establish a formal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, citing persistent risks to retail investors, financial stability, and monetary control.
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