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US SEC’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda Prioritises Crypto, IPO Reform and Private-Market Access
On 7 July 2026, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins outlined the US SEC’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda, centred on digital asset innovation, public-market revitalisation and broader investor access to private markets.
US SEC Appoints Paul Knight as Chief Operating Officer to Oversee EDGAR, Data and Agency Risk Functions
On 6 July 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced the appointment of Paul Knight as its Chief Operating Officer.
US SEC Market Data Shows 86% Rise in IPO Proceeds in First Quarter of 2026
On 1 July 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced that its Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) had published updated statistics and interactive data visualisations covering key areas of the United States capital markets.
California’s Digital Financial Assets Law Takes Effect as Crypto Licensing Deadline Passes
On 1 July 2026, the licensing requirements under California’s Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) took effect, requiring cryptoasset businesses conducting covered activities with or on behalf of California residents to hold a licence from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), have submitted a completed licence application, or fall within a statutory exemption.
Australia: ASIC Extends Crypto No-Action Position for Digital Asset Businesses to 30 September 2026
On 25 June 2026, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued an updated class no-action letter for digital asset businesses.
Singapore: MAS Highlights June 2026 FATF Statement on DPRK, Iran and Myanmar AML/CFT Risks
On 13 June 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) drew attention to the June 2026 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Statement. The statement addresses high-risk and monitored jurisdictions for anti-money laundering purposes.
Singapore MAS Establishes Future of Finance Institute as Part of a Wider Strategy for Trusted Innovation
On 13 June 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) drew attention to the June 2026 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Statement. The statement addresses high-risk and monitored jurisdictions for anti-money laundering purposes.
US SEC Commissioner Peirce Signals a New Crypto Regulatory Perimeter for DeFi, Open-Source Code and Blockchain Infrastructure
On 2 June 2026, US SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce delivered remarks titled “Base Case: Remarks at the IC3 Blockchain Camp” at Princeton University.
United States SEC and CFTC Seek Comment on Harmonising Portfolio Margining and Cross-Margining Frameworks Across Securities and Derivatives Markets
On 26 June 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a joint request for public comment on potential approaches to further implement and harmonise portfolio margining and cross-margining frameworks across securities, security-based swaps, futures, swaps and related positions.
United States SEC Terminates Investment Company Registration of BlackRock Collateral Trust
On 24 June 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission issued an Order under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 declaring that BlackRock Collateral Trust has ceased to be an investment company.
United States SEC Appoints Kathleen Hutchinson as Director of Office of International Affairs
On 24 June 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission appointed Kathleen M. Hutchinson as Director of the Office of International Affairs, the division responsible for advising the Commission on international regulatory policy, coordinating cross border supervisory and enforcement cooperation, and engaging with foreign regulatory authorities worldwide.
United States SEC and CFTC Seek Public Comment on Swap, Security Based Swap and Event Contract Definitions
On 18 June 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission jointly issued a Request for Comment titled Joint Request for Comment on Further Definition of “Swap” and “Security Based Swap” and on Alternative Compliance.
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