Global Regulation & Policy
Russia signed a comprehensive crypto law to reshape regulation for exchanges, custody, and reporting, with core rules set to take effect in 2026.
August 6, 2026
Russia signed a comprehensive crypto law to reshape regulation for exchanges, custody, and reporting, with core rules set to take effect in 2026.
European stablecoin regulation under MiCA tightens EU stablecoin licensing, reserves, and distribution rules, putting Tether USDT under sharper scrutiny.
BNY Mellon’s European unit appeared on ESMA’s MiCA register, highlighting how MiCA regulation is shaping compliance expectations for crypto platforms operating across the EU.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that crypto vaults and onchain lending designs may implicate securities laws, adding pressure to US and EU crypto regulation.
Kazakhstan updates crypto mining regulations, linking licensing, power use reporting and compliance to a national reserve policy for digital assets.
US legal actions to forfeit about $25M in crypto tied to romance and investment scams highlight tougher tracing, seizures, and exchange cooperation in 2026.
Digital Chamber reportedly sues Illinois over a proposed 0.2% crypto excise tax, raising Commerce Clause questions and potential knock-on effects for stablecoin compliance and market
USDT regulation may tighten under proposed US stablecoin rules, influencing exchange listings, liquidity, and issuer disclosures for US access over the next few years.
BIS commentary flags how stablecoin use may weaken capital-control enforcement, sharpening focus on clarity act stablecoin regulation and possible issuer, reserve, and wallet-facing rules.
Crypto regulation in Japan is tightening as lawmakers expand financial oversight for digital assets, raising disclosure, custody, and market conduct standards.
