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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.
LATVIJAS BANKA LICENSED THREE CRYPTO-ASSET FIRMS IN JUNE 2026: MiCA LICENCES REVEAL THE ACTUAL CAPITAL TRIGGER FOR CASPs
On 25 June 2026, Latvijas Banka licensed Hodleris SIA1 and Bleap SIA2. Both firms are authorised to provide crypto-asset services. SIA AlphaRoute3 received its licence on 18 June 2026.
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.
European Union: ESMA Orders Unauthorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers to Wind Down as the MiCA Transitional Period Ends on 1 July 2026
On 23 June 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority issued a public statement on unauthorised crypto-asset service providers.
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.
United States SEC and CFTC Seek Public Comment on Harmonising Swap and Security Based Swap Data Reporting
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 Swap and Security Based Swap Data Reporting.
United States SEC Proposes Rescission of Regulation NMS Trade Through and Locked Market Rules
On 11 June 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments to rescind Rules 611 and 610(e) of Regulation NMS, marking a potential shift in the regulation of United States equity markets.
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