GENIUS Act Explained: New US Stablecoin Regulation Requirements in 2026
The GENIUS Act creates federal stablecoin licensing, 1:1 reserve requirements, and a securities safe harbor. Here’s what issuers and market participants must do to comply.
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CFTC Crypto Collateral Haircut Rates 2026: New FAQ Sets Rules for Digital Assets in Derivatives Markets
CFTC staff FAQ sets 20% haircut for bitcoin/ether and 2% for stablecoins as derivatives collateral, aligning with SEC and advancing crypto capital efficiency.
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SEC Crypto Task Force 2026: What the New Enforcement Priorities Mean for Token Projects
The SEC Crypto Task Force has reshaped enforcement priorities in 2026. Here’s where enforcement is still aggressive, where it has pulled back, and what token projects should do now.
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GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulations: Compliance Roadmap for US Issuers in 2026
A practical compliance roadmap for US stablecoin issuers navigating the GENIUS Act’s reserve, licensing, disclosure, and enforcement requirements in 2026.
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OFAC Iran Crypto Sanctions 2026: Compliance Obligations After the $100M Oil-Payment Designation
OFAC sanctioned a UAE broker over $100M in Iranian oil-linked crypto. Blocking, reporting, SAR, and GENIUS Act duties for US exchanges and VASPs.
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Executive Order 14178 Explained: What “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology” Changed — and What It Left Untouched
Executive Order 14178 reshaped US crypto policy but changed no statute. What it does, what it left untouched, and what survives a reversal.
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Hong Kong’s New Stablecoin Licensing Regime: What US Crypto Firms Need to Know in 2026
Hong Kong’s HKMA stablecoin licensing regime is live with criminal penalties for unlicensed issuance. What US issuers, exchanges, and compliance teams must do now.
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Hong Kong Launches Stablecoin Licensing Register: What US Issuers and Investors Need to Know in 2026
Hong Kong’s new stablecoin licensing register creates compliance obligations for US issuers targeting Asian markets. Here’s how it compares to the GENIUS Act and MiCA.
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North Carolina Seizes $61 Million in USDT From Pig Butchering Scam: What State-Level Crypto Enforcement Means in 2026
North Carolina seized $61M in USDT from a pig butchering scam — one of the largest state-level crypto forfeitures ever. What it means for stablecoin regulation and enforcement in 2026.
