From June to July 2026, multiple significant changes occurred in the U.S. digital asset regulatory landscape: the Senate consolidated the CLEAR Act, California's digital financial asset law took effect, Illinois pioneered a crypto privilege tax, the OCC approved Circle and Sony Bank trust banks, a CBDC ban was written into law, and a dense set of supporting rules under the GENIUS Act was issued. This article reviews these developments and analyzes their impact on the financial system.
In-depth analysis of how global regulatory frameworks and the stablecoin market explosion are transforming the crypto market from fragmented retail venues into institutional-grade infrastructure, and how they affect liquidity, pricing, and risk management.
In February 2026, global payments and digital asset regulation saw several significant developments. The UK launched a payment forward plan and accelerated the construction of new retail payment infrastructure, US banking groups opposed the Credit Card Competition Act, the EU focused on online fraud, Indonesia joined the BIS Nexus project, and multiple countries advanced stablecoin regulatory frameworks. This article reviews the key progress and industry impact.
Sidley Law Firm has released its Ten Predictions for Blockchain and Digital Assets in 2026, focusing on institutional adoption, asset tokenization, stablecoin regulation, and market structure changes, providing forward-looking guidance for the industry.
TRM Labs' latest report reveals key changes in global crypto policy for 2025, with stablecoin regulation becoming a focal point, institutional adoption accelerating, and regulatory consistency emerging as a core challenge.
SWIFT launches blockchain shared ledger pilot, with 17 global banks participating, as traditional payment infrastructure embraces digital transformation.
Fintech company Ctrl Alt has obtained the EU MiFID license and plans to launch tokenized asset services in the European market. This move marks another important milestone in the integration of traditional financial regulatory frameworks and digital assets.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) finalizes crypto rules, and the Bank of England eases stablecoin restrictions, indicating that the UK is moving from talk to action, aiming to become a global crypto asset hub.
Since its inception two years ago, BitVulpex has evolved from a single trading gateway into a comprehensive digital asset service platform covering four major sectors: trading, strategy, wealth management, and lending, achieving deep synergy among products through a unified account system.
Stripe's stablecoin infrastructure company Bridge has obtained MiCA authorization and an electronic money license in the EU, providing European businesses with compliant euro stablecoin issuance and cross-border payment services.
Standard Chartered Bank obtained the EU MiCA authorization and a Luxembourg EMI license, paving the way for it to provide digital asset custody, trading, and cross-border liquidity services in the EU region.
At The (un)Banked conference in Amsterdam, industry leaders agreed that regulated on-chain infrastructure is becoming the foundation of modern institutional finance. This article explores how blockchain is redefining financial inclusion, the institutional application of stablecoins in Europe, and the trend of on-chain integration of traditional capital markets.
Robinhood announces layoffs of 10% of employees to flatten the organization, while stating it will continue to hire top talent. This move reflects the balancing strategy between growth and efficiency in the fintech industry.
According to a report jointly released by Money20/20 and FXC Intelligence, the European cross-border payment market is undergoing digital transformation and a struggle for sovereignty. In 2025, the EMEA region saw outflows of $21.1 trillion, accounting for 48% of the global total, with corporate payments making up 83%. Stablecoins and blockchain have become core topics, and Europe is seeking financial autonomy through real-time payment networks such as Wero and EuroPA.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s speech at the Reagan Forum discussed manufacturing offshoring, the vulnerability of critical supply chains, and digital asset policy within the same framework, highlighting America’s dual concerns over industrial resilience and the digitization of financial infrastructure.