FSB Stablecoin Report: Why Reserve Location and Redemption Rights Matter

by Mikhail Zavalko | Oct 12, 2026 | Blog News

On 12 October 2026, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published its cross-border stablecoin analysis. The report examines vulnerabilities arising from global issuance, reserve arrangements and gaps in monitoring data.1 For issuers, custodians and payment providers,...

FinCEN Withdraws Crypto Wallet and Mixing Proposals: What Businesses Need to Know

by Mikhail Zavalko | Oct 5, 2026 | Blog News

On 5 October 2026, the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced two crypto-related withdrawals. These concern proposed requirements for certain wallet transactions and convertible virtual currency (CVC) mixing.1 Both withdrawals took effect on 6...

US CFTC | Cash FX Faces $950 Million Forex Fraud Allegations

by Mikhail Zavalko | Sep 30, 2026 | Blog News

On 25 September 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced a civil enforcement action concerning an alleged $950 million forex Ponzi scheme. The complaint names Cash FX Group S.A., its CEO Huascar Jose Lopez Castillo, The Conversion Pros, Inc.,...

Australia ASIC | Low-Volume Financial Market Threshold Rises to A$2.5 Million

by Mikhail Zavalko | Sep 30, 2026 | Blog News

On 30 September 2026, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced increased transaction limits for low-volume financial markets. The aggregate transaction value threshold rises from A$1.5 million to A$2.5 million. The separate limit of 100...

US SEC | Peirce Calls for KYC Reform and Greater Financial Privacy

by Mikhail Zavalko | Sep 30, 2026 | Blog News

On 23 September 2026, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester M. Peirce advocated reforms to financial surveillance. Speaking at SIFMA’s Digital Assets Conference in New York, she highlighted cryptography, digital identity and third-party...

US CFTC | Updated Crypto FAQs Clarify Tokenised Investments and Blockchain Recordkeeping

by Mikhail Zavalko | Sep 29, 2026 | Blog News

On 24 September 2026, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) staff updated its crypto asset and blockchain FAQs. The update addresses investments of customer funds in tokenised assets and the use of blockchain for regulatory records. It also revises guidance...