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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its definitive guidelines on January 2, 2026, for stablecoin issuers operating under the landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This crucial step provides clarity on compliance requirements, reserves, and operational standards for stablecoins across the EU.
Jan 2, 2026The U.S. Treasury Department published a detailed report on stablecoin regulation on December 29, 2025, outlining potential risks and recommending urgent legislative action to ensure financial stability and consumer protection. The report emphasizes the need for a clear regulatory framework for dollar-pegged digital assets.
Dec 29, 2025The US Treasury Department published its 'Digital Asset Risk Assessment for 2026' on December 26th, identifying key vulnerabilities in DeFi and cross-border payments, and suggesting policy recommendations.
Dec 26, 2025The European Banking Authority (EBA) published its final regulatory guidelines for stablecoins under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation on December 23rd, solidifying rules ahead of the January 2026 implementation.
Dec 23, 2025The U.S. Treasury Department released a detailed report on December 19, 2025, outlining potential systemic risks associated with unbacked and under-regulated stablecoins, urging Congress to expedite new legislative measures. The report emphasizes financial stability and consumer protection.
Dec 19, 2025The European Union officially finalized its landmark MiCA II regulatory framework on December 16, 2025, extending comprehensive oversight to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This move aims to enhance consumer protection and market stability across the bloc.
Dec 16, 2025The U.S. Treasury Department published its highly anticipated report on stablecoin regulation on December 11th, 2025, outlining recommendations for congressional action and inter-agency coordination.
Dec 11, 2025European financial regulators released new interpretative guidance on December 9th, 2025, detailing how specific aspects of the MiCA framework will apply to Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).
Dec 9, 2025The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a detailed report on stablecoin market risks on December 6th, advocating for a robust federal oversight framework. The report highlights concerns over algorithmic stablecoins and potential systemic risks, urging Congress for legislative action.
Dec 6, 2025The European Parliament commenced crucial debates on the MiCA II framework on December 4th, aiming to extend crypto regulations to decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This second phase of the landmark legislation seeks to address evolving risks and integrate these novel crypto sectors into the regulatory fold.
Dec 4, 2025The US Treasury Department released a detailed report on November 29, 2025, outlining the systemic risks posed by decentralized finance (DeFi) and suggesting potential regulatory frameworks for the sector.
Nov 29, 2025The European Union's ESMA and EBA published comprehensive guidance on stablecoin regulation under MiCA on November 26, 2025, providing clarity for issuers and impacting the potential digital euro.
Nov 26, 2025The European Parliament initiated crucial debates on the final draft of MiCA 2.0 on November 20, 2025, with discussions centered on extending regulatory frameworks to cover decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Nov 21, 2025The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published new guidance on November 18, 2025, clarifying regulatory expectations and registration requirements for staking-as-a-service providers.
Nov 18, 2025The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an enforcement action against the decentralized lending protocol CentraLend on November 15, 2025, alleging the unregistered offering and sale of securities.
Nov 15, 2025The European Banking Authority (EBA) released its draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) and implementing technical standards (ITS) for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) under MiCA on November 14, 2025, providing crucial clarity for the industry.
Nov 14, 2025Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has put forth new proposals aimed at implementing stricter Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations on decentralized exchanges (DEXs). This move reflects a global trend towards extending regulatory oversight to the DeFi sector.
Nov 8, 2025The European Parliament has commenced a critical debate on proposed amendments to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, specifically targeting the complex landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi). This discussion aims to strike a balance between innovation and consumer protection within the EU.
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